Dynamic Leader with M.Ed. Degree who offers proven talents in Elementary Education, Curriculum Planning / Development, Classroom Management, Program Development, Collaborative Teaching, Data Analysis, Records Management, and Educational Technology Integration, as well as Gifted & Talented Curriculum & Methods and EIP.

  Excellent Communicator who builds relationships with students of various academic and cultural backgrounds, and actively enxxxxxxges among administrators, teachers, department officials, parents / guardians, and the community.

  Top Performer who strategically collaborates with administrators and academic instructors to evaluate and implement changes and / or improvements to learning and / or disciplinary programs, and provides valuable input for curriculum enhancement, interactive lessons, and innovative methods of teaching with evolving technology.

  Out-of-the-Box Thinker who has lived and traveled extensively overseas, and has worked within multicultural environments with great success; additionally, writes a blog http://watermusic-theartofbeinghuman.blogspot.com.

  Improved reading comprehension and increased reading skills as an EIP Reading Teacher (K-5) and Gifted Teacher, including increasing 4^th Grade EIP Group DIBLES scores from 73-109 and DRA levels from 27-46.

  Performed as a Gifted Teacher identifying an underserved population of students and developing curriculum to comply with district rules, creating lesson plans, and implementing challenging and enriching activities.

  Served as an EIP Reading Teacher and worked with 30 students in grades K-5 teaching Remedial Reading, including providing instruction in a small group setting for those performing below grade level to reach level in a short time.

  Increased the elementary-level gifted program from 2% to 7% in two years by correctly identifying students and effectively training teachers to recognize the characteristics of gifted minority and low income students.

  Successfully integrated technology and created units that actively used technology, including Lego s Robotics and a class website, and further played the Xxxxxx Stock Market Xxxxxxme with 4^th and 5^th Grade Gifted students as part of a popular economic unit; 4 of 5 teams placed in the Top 10 in Newton County (including county high schools).

  Conceptualized, developed, and implemented a solutions-focused Safety Patrol Program at the elementary level.

  Led the development of numerous activities, including a Beta Club, as well as a school talent show, MRE Idol.

  Cohesively liaised among top educational staff members as Team Leader to orxxxxxxnize a 4^th Grade Math Bowl.

  Collaborated with a 2^nd Grade Teacher to raise money for Haitian relief effort, and developed and implemented a school-wide program to successfully collect books and bears from children displaced due to Hurricane Katrina.

  Personally developed and led professional learning sessions as part of a resourceful school leadership team.

  Demonstrated experience in co-producing MRTV in collaboration with the school s Media Specialist.

Elementary Teacher Newton County Public Schools 2000 Present

Elementary Teacher Griffin Spaulding Public Schools (Crossroads in Newton County) 1998 2000

Elementary Teacher DeKalb County Public Schools 1987 1998

Elementary Teacher Department of Defense Dependent Schools 1983 1987

• Plan and present dynamic elementary-level instruction by employing effective teaching methodologies designed to facilitate creative, enxxxxxxging, and highly challenging lesson plans to achieve significant increases in student performance.

  Ensure seamless instructional efforts by integrating model teaching strategies for solid academic improvement, including consistently maintaining a strong and superior academic and socially beneficial classroom environment.

  Collaborate with teachers and administration in developing, evaluating, and revising elementary school programs, along with attending professional meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops to improve knowledge.

  Contribute solid communication and interpersonal relations proficiencies toward regularly providing students, parents, and / or guardians with objective feedback in alignment with comprehensive assessment systems.

  Conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investixxxxxxte, and further instruct students individually or within groups.

  Expertly guide and counsel students with adjustment and / or academic problems, or special academic interests.

  Maximize academic processes by enforcing all administrative policies and rules governing students, including meeting with other professionals to discuss students needs and progress and planning and scheduling lessons.

Master of Education Degree (Gifted & Talented Curriculum & Methods) Oglethorpe University

Bachelor of Science Degree George Mason University

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Dear__________________:

I am seeking a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

I am excited to build a growth-oriented career with your school, and can offer cross-functional experience in Elementary Education, Curriculum Planning / Development, Classroom Management, Program Development, Collaborative Teaching, Data Analysis, and Records Management. I am also well-versed in Educational Technology Integration, Gifted & Talented Curriculum & Methods, EIP, Educational Workshops, Club / Activities Development, and Student / Parent Relations.

To complement my background, please note that I attained a Master of Education in Gifted & Talented Curriculum & Methods from Oglethorpe University and a Bachelor of Science degree from George Mason University.

Throughout my career, I have excelled in rewarding Elementary Teacher roles for various employers where I demonstrated my myriad of professional talents toward planning and presenting dynamic elementary-level instruction. Within these positions, I successfully employed effective teaching methodologies designed to facilitate creative, enxxxxxxging, and highly challenging lesson plans to achieve significant increases in student performance.

A sampling of my career achievements include:

  Improving reading comprehension and increasing reading skills as an EIP Reading Teacher (K-5) and Gifted Teacher, including increasing 4^th Grade EIP Group DIBLES scores from 73-109 and DRA levels from 27-46.

  Performing as an Gifted Teacher identifying an underserved population of students and developing a curriculum to comply with district rules, creating lesson plans, and implementing challenging and enriching activities.

  Serving as an EIP Reading Teacher and working with 30 students in grades K-5 teaching Remedial Reading, including providing instruction in a small group setting for those performing below grade level to reach grade level in a short time.

  Increasing the elementary-level gifted program from 2% to 7% in two years by correctly identifying students and effectively training teachers to recognize the characteristics of gifted minority and low income students.

  Cohesively liaising among top educational staff members as Team Leader to orxxxxxxnize a 4^th Grade Math Bowl.

  Personally developing and leading professional learning sessions as part of a resourceful school leadership team.

[ Suggestion! Address Here Any Skills / Qualifications / Achievements Relevant to the Job Posting ]. As this is just a sampling of my abilities, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience.

I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your careful consideration.

Sincerely,

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