Professional Goal Elementary school educator seeking an Instructional Technology specialist degree, which will enhance my personal understanding of the use of technology in the classroom while creating an effective digital-age learning environment. My goal is to support system-wide initiatives related to instructional technology, in order to develop digital learners and leaders that exceed expectations in the classroom and beyond.
Qualifications Summary 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year, T. G. Scott Elementary, Monroe County Schools. Twenty-two years of professional teaching experience. Extensive background in working with students of all ages, including experience in fostering respect and self-discipline as well as creating and inciting interest in learning by stimulating multicultural and ESL students' environment. Dedicated to providing high quality education to all my students and committed to raising the standards of artistic education through the use of technology. Excellent communicative and interpersonal skills necessary for working with students, parents, colleagues, and the community. Collaboration with classroom teachers involving academic subjects, art, and technology. Use of differentiated instruction, flexible grouping, and technology to support development of higher-order thinking skills within a standards-based classroom. Incorporation of the engineering design process, which encourages students to “ask, imagine, plan, create, and improve” through use of technology, science, math, and visual art.
Education Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. Education Specialist - Instructional Technology (December 2019) Walden University, Minneapolis, MN. Master of Science Education in Elementary Reading and Math (August 2010) University of Georgia, Athens, GA. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education (July 1998)
Professional Experience Art Teacher: August 2014 – Present, Brumby Elementary School, Cobb County Schools, Marietta, GA. Fulfills expectations in the art classroom regarding Georgia Performance Standards with a focus on collaboration and communication Provides engaging instructional strategies that empower students to embrace the digital age Supports digital literacy by offering personalized learning along with differentiation through use of multiple tech tools Participates in quarterly school-wide STEM days, incorporating art, engineering, technology, and math Aligns the Creative Process with the Engineering Design Process, as well as Process verses Product, in order to support higher order thinking skills necessary for 21st century learning
Art Teacher: July 2006 - 2014, T. G. Scott Elementary School, Monroe County Schools, Forsyth, GA. Instruct students in art concepts and techniques including drawing, painting, ceramics, and art history Prepare lesson plans and establish goals in correlation with Georgia Performance Standards Observe and evaluate students’ work in order to guide lessons and encourage self-assessment Participation in Annual Art Show which showcases an artwork of every student in school
Art Teacher: July 2005-July 2006, E. C. West Elementary, Campbell Elementary, S. L. Lewis Elementary, Fulton County Schools, Fairburn, GA. and College Park, GA. Instructed students between three schools in art concepts and techniques, and art history Worked directly with the art teacher at each individual school in order to support student learning and achievement Gained experience teaching students of different cultures, in different locations Gained insight as to ideas and approaches with which other art teachers had experienced success
Assessor: July 2005, July 2006, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Atlanta, GA. Assessed responses from art teachers to prompts required as part of testing for National Board Certification Used knowledge of art history and art concepts, along with critical thinking skills, in order to analyze responses appropriately Gained experience working with other art teachers from across the country under guidance of a National Board supervisor
Art Teacher: July 2003- July 2005, North Forsyth Middle, Forsyth County Schools, Cumming, GA. Taught drawing/painting, sculpture, and ceramics to middle school students under a block schedule with 9 week rotations Other responsibilities included sponsoring the Art Club, organizing and attending field trip to High Museum, participating in countywide art show each year, and serving as 7th grade cheerleading coach
Art Teacher: July 1999- July 2003, Vickery Creek Elementary, Forsyth County Schools, Cumming, GA. Increased student knowledge of art concepts and techniques across six grade levels Supported student learning in academic areas through collaboration with classroom teachers and media specialist Sponsored weekly Art Club for fourth and fifth grade students and participated in countywide art show each year
Art Teacher: July 1998- July 1999, J. B. Henderson Elementary, Henry County Schools, McDonough, GA. Began teaching career as the first art teacher at J. B. Henderson, being the first year the county hired art teachers for elementary schools Participated in the development of art curriculum, including selection of textbooks and materials that would support student learning and success Organized and implemented Fine Arts Day that included workshops sponsored by community artists, attended by all students in school Technology Facilitation Experience Member of STEM Vertical Collaboration Team (2018-present) Co-designed and co-presented Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) technology workshop (2018) Designed and implemented OneNote training workshop for STEM Vertical Collaboration Team (2018)
Certifications/ Affiliations Georgia Teacher Certification in Art Education (P-12) and Early Childhood Education (P-5) Professional Association of Georgia Educators Georgia Art Education Association Papermaking Portable Studio certification STEM to STEAM Innovation Academy certification Cobb County STEM Certified Advanced Ed STEM Certified Atlanta Track Club member International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) member