Teresa Laney
Carrollton,GA
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with 10 plus years of experience managing classrooms of 15-25 students. Early Intervention Specialist with 10 plus years of experience managing 6-15 students in small group instruction. Looking to leverage creativity and teaching experience to engage at-risk students,
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Central Elementary
Carrollton, United States
08.2018 - Current
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Early Intervention Specialist
Central Elementary
Carrollton, GA
08.2007 - 05.2018
- Developed strategic approaches to foster appropriate child development.
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.
- Taught reading and math strategies to individual and small groups.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
Second Grade Teacher
Central Elementary
Carrollton, GA
08.2000 - 05.2009
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Second Grade Teacher
Carroll County Schools
Carrollton, GA
08.1994 - 08.2000
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Education
Specialist of Education - Early Childhood Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.2002
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05.1994
Skills
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Class Reading
- Audio-Visual Demonstrations
- Multimedia Educational Software
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Time Management
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Teaching Method Adaptations
Accomplishments
Reading Endorsement West Georgia Resa 2009
Ortin Gillingham Certification 2008
Teacher of the Year at Central Elementary School 2012
Certification
Georgia Teacher Certification 1994
Reading Endorsement West Georgia Resa 2009
Ortin Gillingham Certification 2008
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Central Elementary
08.2018 - Current
Early Intervention Specialist
Central Elementary
08.2007 - 05.2018
Second Grade Teacher
Central Elementary
08.2000 - 05.2009
Second Grade Teacher
Carroll County Schools
08.1994 - 08.2000
Specialist of Education - Early Childhood Education
Jacksonville State University
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
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