Sally M. Griffith

To obtain an elementary teacher position (k-5) or a math teacher position (6-8).

Educational professional well-versed in innovative teaching methods and curriculum development for middle school students. Known for creating engaging and supportive classroom environment that motivates students to achieve their best. Highly collaborative and adaptable, with focus on teamwork and effective communication skills to drive educational success.

• Michigan State Certification
• Certified K-5, K-8 self-contained all subjects, 6-8 middle school math

• Coordinated a successful Black History Program at the Academy of Oak Park - Marlow
• Students in my class received exceptional growth in Reading and Mathematics on Scantron Testing
• Developed an extracurricular - 60 voice choir for Golightly Educational Center, participating in Christmas, Black History and Spring programs
• Urban Scholar Mentoring Program – assist with mentoring program to help mentor and develop 4th and 5th grade girls
• Lead in – service workshop on math readiness for MEAP
• Started and directed a Middle School Choir at Trix Elementary -DPS

• Strength Based Training - Teacher Network (T-net) - 11/2024 - 05/2025 (Oakland Schools)
• Guided Math Instruction (2014)
• Guided Reading Instruction (2013)
• Detroit Area Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference, (Fall 2007)
• Thinking Maps (Summer 2009)
• Differentiated Instruction (winter 2009)
• Reader’s Writer’s Workshop (Summer 2007)
• Participated in DPS ongoing professional development

• Dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student
• Possess strong people skills, sensitive to students’ specialized and changing needs; proven ability to develop rapport with students.
• Dedicated to creating stable learning environments and inspiring students to do their best
• Exceptional computer skills and specialized instruction in Technology in the Classroom

• 02/2001 – 01/2002 3rd Circuit Court (Bartech Company) Technical Support Analyst
• 12/2000 – 02/2001 Henry Dreyfuss Assoc. (Personnel Unlimited) System Administrator
• 01/1999-10/2000 Medical Knowledge Systems Network Support Analyst
• 10/1997-06/1998 102nd Signal BN (US Army) Computer Specialist
• 10/991 – 09/1995 Westinghouse SRS site PC Support/Helpdesk Analyst
• Effectively managed PC’s, printers and network systems
• Supported and managed systems and software: Novell/GroupWise, MSExcnage, NT, Windows and MSOffice
• Helped customers telephonically to resolve PC problems
• Excellent customer service
• Excellent oral and written communication