Dynamic educator with proven success at Valdosta City Schools, specializing in math and science instruction. Expertise in creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that foster collaboration among students. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills drive innovative teaching strategies and enhance student achievement.
Hi, I’m
Austin S. Strozier
Valdosta
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Valdosta City SchoolsValdosta
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through effective communication strategies.
- Developed and implemented hands-on learning activities to reinforce math and science concepts.
- Planned and facilitated small group instruction for students with diverse needs.
S.L. Mason Elementary SchoolValdosta
4th Grade Teacher
08.2022 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Designs interactive lessons and activities demonstrating mastery of 4th grade Georgia Standards of Excellence in Mathematics and Science.
- Mathematics content leader (FY23-24)
- Attended professional development workshops focused on curriculum alignment, assessment tools, teaching strategies.
S.L. Mason Elementary SchoolValdosta
3rd Grade Teacher
01.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Planned engaging lessons and activities to reflect standards mastery of the 3rd grade Georgia Standards of Excellence in all core subject areas (Math, Science, Social Studies, and English Language Arts).
- Led Mathematics content development for 3rd grade over a two-year period
- Collaborated with grade-level colleagues, administration, and school stakeholders to implement Response to Intervention and Individualized Education Plans
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta
Resident Assistant
08.2016 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Executed counseling sessions and resolved conflicts among residents.
- Made referrals to the community and campus resources as appropriate.
- Completed 'Caring Conversations' a report on every resident's performance, social interest, campus involvement(s), and well-being.
- Educated residents about campus and housing policies.
- Lead Resident Assistant of Lowndes Hall (1 year).
- Oversaw residence hall operations while managing 42 undergraduate male students
- Created programs based on student interest, made bulletin boards, and took residents to programs on campus addressing social interactions, academic achievement, and personal growth.
- Partnered with fellow Resident Assistants to enhance theacademic success of residents.
- Organized Information Sessions about the Resident Assistant (RA) position.
Education
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA
Educational Specialist from Teacher Leadership
05.2022
University Overview
GPA: 3.78
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA
Masters of Education from Elementary Education
05.2021
University Overview
GPA: 3.77
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
12.2019
University Overview
GPA: 3.29
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Publisher
- Curriculum design
- Collaboration
- Content Leadership
- Standards expertise
Certification
- Educational Leadership, Tier 1 certification, 5/22
- Gifted Endorsement, Anticipation 05/25
Teaching History
Teaching History
- 3rd Grade, Hahira Elementary School, Hahira, GA, Fall 2019
- 4th & 5th Grade, Math & Science, J.L. Lomax Elementary School, Valdosta, GA, Fall 2018, 24
- 4th Grade ELA & Reading, Clyattville Elementary School, Valdosta, GA, Fall 2018
- Kindergarten, Hand-In-Hand Primary School, Thomasville, GA, Spring 2018
- Content Lead of Mathematics, S.L. Mason Elementary, 2021 - Present
Relevant Skills - Experience
Relevant Skills - Experience
- Resident Assistant, Valdosta, GA, Fall 2016 - Spring 2019, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Organization/Planning
- 3rd Grade Teacher, Valdosta, GA, 01/20 - 05/22, Lesson Planning, Collaboration
- 4th Grade Teacher, Valdosta, GA, 08/22 - Present, Lesson Planning, Collaboration
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- The author of Earth's Sick Day. It was published in March of 2018. The book highlights the effects of pollution on the world. This children's literature is tied to the Georgia Science Standards (S3L2).
Timeline
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Valdosta City Schools
08.2024 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
S.L. Mason Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
3rd Grade Teacher
S.L. Mason Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2022
Resident Assistant
Valdosta State University
08.2016 - 05.2019
Valdosta State University
Educational Specialist from Teacher Leadership
Valdosta State University
Masters of Education from Elementary Education
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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