Open To Work
VALISA MITCHELL
Educator
Dawson,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with 37 years at Terrell County Board of Education, specializing in reading interventions and STEM integration. Proven leader in enhancing student engagement through effective communication and innovative workshops. Skilled in digital literacy and classroom management, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes cognitive development and parental involvement.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Terrell County Board of Education
Dawson, USA
08.1993 - Current
- Educated kindergarten through fifth-grade students, enhancing foundational skills and promoting active engagement.
- Specialized in reading interventions to enhance student literacy across various proficiency levels.
- Trained as a reading specialist under Southwest Georgia RESA standards.
- Fostered family engagement and communication as a parent liaison, strengthening home-school connections.
- Coached implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) strategies, improving classroom behavior and student interactions.
- Integrated STEM principles into lesson plans to encourage critical thinking.
- Taught computer science concepts to expand digital literacy among students.
- Accumulated 37 years of educational experience prior to retiring as a 49% educator.
- Contributed insights on the board of directors for Donors Choose.
Parent Coordinator
Terrell County Board of Education
Dawson, USA
08.1990 - 01.1993
- Implemented workshops empowering parents with effective homework strategies.
- Developed make-and-take workshops for parents to create educational resources.
- Facilitated parental involvement in classroom activities, boosting student engagement.
- Mediated communication between parents and teachers to address and resolve concerns.
Education
Computer Science Endorsement -
Oconee RESA
Tennille, GA01-2022
ESOL Endorsement -
Pioneer RESA
Cleveland, GA01-2013
Masters of Arts - Education Curriculum and Technology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona, USA01-2004
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work/Elementary Education Certification
Albany State University
Albany, Georgia, USA01-1989
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curricular development
- STEM integration
- Data-driven instruction
- Digital fluency
- Educational leadership
- PBIS coaching
- Behavioral strategies
- Clear communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Google Suite expertise
- Virtual learning tools experience
- Computer science endorsement
- Positive behavior support
- Bilingual education
- Technology integration
- Early childhood educator
- Creative thinking
- Virtual learning tools experience
Affiliations
- PAGE Member
- National Education Association (NEA)
- Raines Baptist Church
- Order of Eastern Stars
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Accomplishments
- Computer Science Endorsement, 11/01/22
- ESOL endorsement, 06/01/13
- Teacher of the Year, 2023-2024 school year
- Board of Directors for DonorsChoose, 2025
- Collaborated with department and faculty members to align our local reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies curriculum to the new standard-based curriculum.
- Researched and located grants to completely fund the CCES Waves-R-Us Store and the Wave Stop Gaming Room for our students.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteSalary Range
$45/hr - $65/hrReferences
References upon request
Timeline
Teacher
Terrell County Board of Education
08.1993 - Current
Parent Coordinator
Terrell County Board of Education
08.1990 - 01.1993
Computer Science Endorsement -
Oconee RESA
ESOL Endorsement -
Pioneer RESA
Masters of Arts - Education Curriculum and Technology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work/Elementary Education Certification
Albany State University