Twala L. Carter
Educator
Covington,GA
Summary
Innovative Educator bringing 30-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Math Teacher
Sweetwater Middle School
Lawrenceville, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
Math Teacher
Miller Grove Middle School
Dekalb, GA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
Math Teacher
Conyers Middle School
Rockdale, GA
07.2014 - 01.2021
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
Math Teacher
Peek’s Chapel Elementary
Rockdale, GA
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Gifted class/EIP/Special Ed classes
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
RTI, Math Teacher
Cedar Grove Middle School
Dekalb, GA
07.2001 - 05.2013
- Taught EIP and Special Ed classes
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Language Arts Teacher
Pickneyville Middle School
Snellville, GA
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Fred A, Tomer Elementary
Atlanta, GA
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Loganville Middle School
Walton, GA
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Developed curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools and lesson plans according to widely diverse needs of students.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Supported, challenged and encouraged linguistically diverse students and those with Individualized Education Plans.
- Communicated and collaborated with parents, built positive relationships and fostered student success and achievement together.
Education
ABD - Educational Leadership
05.2000 - 05.2004
All But Dissertation
Master of Education - Business Management
05.1995 - 05.1997
B.A. - Business Management
08.1985 - 05.1990
T-6 Middle Grade Education -
05.1993 - 05.1995
4-8) Math, Language Arts, Social Studies
Skills
Mathematics Instruction
Middle Grades Education
Progress reporting
Group and individual instruction
Performance evaluation
Dependable and Responsible
Planning and Coordination
Organization and Time Management
Academic goals
Differentiated instruction
SMART Board aptitude
Learner assessment
Student engagement
Student-centered learning
Experiential learning
Classroom technology
Middle school education
Lesson Planning
Classroom management
Elementary education
Parent interaction
Certification
Business Education
Timeline
Math Teacher - Sweetwater Middle School
07.2023 - Current
Math Teacher - Miller Grove Middle School
01.2021 - 01.2023
Math Teacher - Conyers Middle School
07.2014 - 01.2021
Math Teacher - Peek’s Chapel Elementary
07.2014 - 05.2017
RTI, Math Teacher - Cedar Grove Middle School
07.2001 - 05.2013
Argosy University - ABD, Educational Leadership
05.2000 - 05.2004
Language Arts Teacher - Pickneyville Middle School
01.1999 - 01.2000
Fort Valley State University - Master of Education, Business Management
05.1995 - 05.1997
4th Grade Elementary Teacher - Fred A, Tomer Elementary
01.1995 - 01.1999
Fort Valley State University - T-6 Middle Grade Education,
05.1993 - 05.1995
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher - Loganville Middle School
01.1992 - 01.1995
Fort Valley State University - B.A., Business Management
08.1985 - 05.1990