Whitney Fulford
Teacher
Leesburg,GA
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with nine years of experience teaching high school science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations. Uses variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources to support instructional goals and student needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Science Teacher
Lee County High School
Leesburg, GA
08.2016 - Current
- Instructed Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a curriculum that meets all state required standards
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Georgia's core educational standards.
Adjunct Biology Instructor
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton , GA
08.2016 - Current
- Helped students better understand text through lectures, discussions and assignments.
- Gave struggling students personalized support during office hours or via email.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Supported students seeking careers in biology by advising on educational and vocational choices.
- Prepared online lectures and videos for remote learning.
- Introduced freshmen and sophomore students to biology through general classes.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Utilized GaView and Blackboard for hybrid and online classes
Science Teacher
Southwest Georgia Academy
Damascus, GA
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Offered clear and constructive student discipline, discouraging inappropriate behavior and bullying.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into chemical and biological concepts.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
Chemical Analyst
J. Leek And Associates
Blakely, Georgia
01.2012 - 10.2013
- Operated laboratory equipment and prepared compounds and solutions to conduct tests.
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory spectrometers and chromatographs.
- Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results.
- Restocked laboratory work stations and sterilized surfaces to maintain readiness for any project requirement.
- Compared aflatoxin products against design and production specifications through quality and integrity checks.
- Applied chemistry knowledge and expertise to enhance peanut lot applications.
- Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
- Composed technical reports and charts to document experimental test results.
- Collaborated with supervision, engineering and other personnel on quality and performance improvements.
- Communicated analysis results to various departments and stakeholders to effectively formulate products.
- Operated industrial mixers to compound and blend chemicals.
Education
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 06.2020 - 05.2022
Specialist of Education - Secondary Science Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 06.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Postsecondary Education
Troy University
Troy, AL 08.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Troy University
Troy, AL 01.2008 - 07.2012
Skills
Group and individual instruction
College preparation
Technology integration
Differentiated instruction
Educational leadership
Staff Development
K-12 education
Instructional design
Educational research
Curriculum Development
Classroom management
Additional Information
I have led many professional development sessions at my time with Lee County High School. These sessions included implementing technology into the classroom and how to differentiate instruction. I have served as the PBiS coach, MTSS committee head, and Superintendent Advisory representative. I have been awarded teacher of the month on numerous occasion. I also hold a reading endorsement certificate and have provided faculty with trainings for strategies to improve reading in their classrooms.
Certification
Certified Professional Teaching Certification
Timeline
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
06.2020 - 05.2022
Specialist of Education - Secondary Science Education
Georgia Southern University
06.2019 - 05.2020
Reading Endorsement
06-2019
Science Teacher
Lee County High School
08.2016 - Current
Adjunct Biology Instructor
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
08.2016 - Current
Certified Professional Teaching Certification
01-2016
Science Teacher
Southwest Georgia Academy
08.2014 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Postsecondary Education
Troy University
08.2012 - 12.2013
Chemical Analyst
J. Leek And Associates
01.2012 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Troy University
01.2008 - 07.2012