Tori Durrett
Certified Elementary Education Teacher (K-5)
Decatur,GA
Summary
Experienced teacher with over 20 years in the classroom who has taught grades K- 5 instructing all academic subject areas to regular and special needs students. Successful work skills include, but are not limited to the following: managed classrooms effectively used research based strategies, implemented IEP’s and 504’s, coordinated RTI for the grade level, facilitated professional development for staff. Facilitated after school tutoring and coordinated extra-curricular activities: BETA Club Advisor, Black History program, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS lead teacher), and a BEST mentor.
Key Contributions:
Conducted professional development for staff members (Differentiated Instruction, Classroom management, learning stations).
Teacher leader for grades 2-5.
Earned high marks for the quality of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects (e.g., language arts, reading, math, science, and social studies).
Consistently using technology integration across the curriculum, experiential learning, literacy, and diversity.
Teaching general education students and individuals with learning challenges within a mainstream and inclusion classroom.
Serving as Response to Intervention and Pyramid of Intervention Tier 2 Chairperson in various grades level over the course of 20 years.
Experience with IEP and 504 meetings.
Served as chairperson for SACS review team.
Trained in Marzano Best Practices by Dan Mulligan.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher (K-5)
Newton County School System
Covington, GA
08.2000 - 06.2021
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Integrated technology into 100% of daily lesson plans.
- 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.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Team Lead (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)
Newton County School System
Covington, GA
08.2000 - 06.2021
- Managed schedules for team of 5 teachers and over 100 students, liaison between administrators and team members
- Prepared detailed reports on updates to projects, progress, and team activities.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Trained at least 2 new team members each year by relaying information on school procedures and safety requirements.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members which helped resolve issues and conflicts quickly.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 06.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 08.1995 - 12.1999
High School Diploma -
Hart County High School
Hartwell, GA 08.1991 - 05.1995
Skills
Microsoft Windows XP & 7
undefinedAccomplishments
Teacher of the Year (2003, 2019)
Scholar Athlete (3.0 Club0
Dean's list Recipient
Full Athletic Scholarship (Women's Basketball)
NCAA Division 1 Women's Basketball College Official
Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
Affiliations
Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Founder/Member of Nonprofit Organization, Hart Strong
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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References
Dr. Karen Dozier, Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator, Newton County Schools, Covington GA, 770-787-1330 ext1286
Leah Green, Principal of West Newton Elementary, Covington GA, 770-385-6472
Dr. Tiffany Richardson, Principal of Live Oak Elementary, Covington GA, 678-625-6654
Gregory Brown, Assistant Principal West Newton Elementary, Covington GA, 770-385-6472
Timeline
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Walden University
06.2008 - 06.2009
Elementary Education Teacher (K-5)
Newton County School System
08.2000 - 06.2021
Team Lead (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)
Newton County School System
08.2000 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Georgia Southern University
08.1995 - 12.1999
High School Diploma -
Hart County High School
08.1991 - 05.1995
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