Education Innovator Resume

Desired Industry: Education/Teaching/Training	SpiderID: 17703
Desired Job Location: McDonough, Georgia	Date Posted: 12/13/2007
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: asap
Desired Wage: 75+
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, More Than 75%
Highest Degree Attained: MBA	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
Facilitate learning at all academic levels, by providing one-to-one,educational nnovator and small group tutoring, remediation, homework help, and enrichment activities. Design and facilitate a variety of activities that help students improve literacy and mathematics. Provide additional support to faculty and administrators with opportunities for advancement and life-long learning.

Experience:
WORK EXPERIENCE Atlanta Public Schools 7/2005 - Present
Atlanta, Georgia US Salary: 52,000 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40

Educator, Grade 5
Duties/Tasks/Skills: Instruct students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi sensory learning, and repetition, in order to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Meet with parents and guardians to survey and discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and active learning that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Establish long-range objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve them. Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and students.
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Identify the educational needs of others, develop formal educational or training programs or classes, and teach or instruct others.
I observe teaching interns to evaluate performance, and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills. I develop instructional materials to be used by educators and instructors. I establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students. I instruct students individually and in groups, using guided reading, CRISS strategies, integrated technology, and manipulates. I adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' individual needs and interests. I confer with staff members to plan and schedule lessons, concept based units that promote learning using research-based, best practices, and approved curriculum standards. I establish and actively maintain open communication with parents, students, and administrators to resolve academic and/or behavior problems. I construct and reinforce classroom management procedures to ensure a quality learning environment. I observe, evaluate, and assist with student's academic performance, social behavior, and overall development.
Accomplishments: Served as 5th Grade Chairperson, mentor of teacher interns; Design Team- (Professional Learning Community) Chairperson, IT advisor. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Carolyn Hall, Supervisor's Phone: 404 346 2519)

Harper Elementary 6/2003 - 7/2005
Atlanta, Georgia US Salary: 34,000 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40

Educator, Grade 4, Grade5
Instruct students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi sensory learning, and repetition, in order to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Meet with parents and guardians to survey and discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and active learning that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Establish long-range objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve them. Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and students.
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Identify the educational needs of others, develop formal educational or training programs or classes, and teach or instruct others. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Lynda Daniel, Supervisor's Phone: 678.479.2654)

Trans World/American Airlines 3/1986 - 11/2002
St. Louis, Missouri US Salary: 48,000 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40

Flight Attendant/Flight Service Manager
Direct and assist passengers in the event of an emergency, such as directing passengers to evacuate a plane following an emergency landing. Announce and demonstrate safety and emergency procedures such as the use of oxygen masks, seat belts, and life jackets. Monitor passengers and aircraft for compliance with federal regulations prior to take-offs and landings. Verify that first aid kits and other emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and oxygen bottles, are in working order.

Education:

EDUCATION Capella Univeristy
Minneapolis, MN US
Doctorate - 1/2011
41 Quarter Hours
Major: Post Secondary Adult Education
GPA: 4 out of 4.0

Lesley University
Cambridge, Massachusetts US
Master's Degree - 11/2006
33 Semester Hours
Major: Curriculum & Instruction
GPA: 3.6 out of 4.0
Honors: summa cum laude
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
Georgia Educator Certificate #452952 T5 Early Childhood Education; Georgia Department of Education Integrating Technology Professional Development Program (4.29.2003);

Mercer University
Macon, Georgia US
Bachelor's Degree - 5/2003
Major: Early Childhood Education
GPA: 3.9 out of 4.0
Honors: summa cum laude
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
Georgia Educator Certificate #452952 T5 Early Childhood Education; Georgia Department of Education Integrating Technology Professional Development Program (4.29.2003);

Affiliations:

AFFILIATIONS Partners in Education Coordinator
NAME- National Association for Multicultural Educa Member
NCTM National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Member

Skills:
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Promethean White board, In Tech

Additional Information:

JOB RELATED TRAINING Georgia Integrating Technology Professional Development Program 04.29.2003. Project CRISS (Creating Independence through Student-owned Strategies. 02-2004. Promethean Interactive White board Training 05.04.2004. Chairperson- Design Team Professional Learning Communities. National Beta Club Leadership Sponsor (2005-2006). Grade Chair Kimberly Elementary (2005-2006).

Reference:

REFERENCES Carolyn Hall Kimberly Elementary Principal
Phone Number: 404.346.2519
Email Address: chall@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Reference Type: Professional

Lynda Daniel Harper Elementary Clayton County Schools Principal
Phone Number: 678.479.2654
Email Address: ldaniel@clayton.k12.ga.us
Reference Type: Professional

Gene Agee Sprint VP, Corporate Audit Services
Phone Number: 703 433-4606
Email Address: Gene.Agee@sprint.com
Reference Type: Professional

Charles West DEA Retired Director
Phone Number: 770-892-4040
Reference Type: Professional

Adam Howard, Ed.D. Lesley University, Graduate School of Education Instructor
Phone Number: 812 866-6450
Email Address: adamhoward@adelphia.net
Reference Type: Professional

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Name: Pamela Butler
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