To obtain a long-term substitute teaching position with a local school system where I can apply over 30 years of educational experience, organizational skills, and a commitment to student success and community service.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Circle of Friends Coordinator
Hightower Funeral Home
Bremen, GA
01.2024 - Current
Plan and host meetings, activities, and trips for a widow support group.
Provide grief counseling, emotional support, and aftercare to participants.
Foster meaningful community connections through compassionate outreach and engagement.
Voting Poll Worker
Haralson County Elections Office
01.2024 - Current
Assist with election-day setup, voter check-in, and ballot distribution.
Ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity in the voting process.
Provide courteous support and guidance to voters.
Kindergarten–4th Grade Teacher
Paulding County School District – New Georgia and Allgood Elementary Schools
01.2005 - 01.2024
Delivered engaging, differentiated instruction across multiple grade levels.
Served on School Leadership and Data Teams to improve teaching outcomes.
Hosted student teachers and shadow students as a mentor educator.
Contributed to Yearbook, Hospitality, and other school committees.
Retired in 2024 after 30 years of dedicated public service.
Pre-K, 2nd, and 4th Grade Teacher
Jones Elementary School – Bremen City Schools
01.1999 - 01.2004
Created standard-aligned lesson plans for diverse learners.
Served on Yearbook and Hospitality committees.
Collaborated with families and staff to support academic and social development.
Pre-K and 4th Grade Teacher
Temple Elementary School – Carroll County Schools
01.1995 - 01.1999
Coordinated the School Spelling Bee and served on the Student Support Team.
Acted as Team Leader and Mentor Teacher, guiding student teachers and shadow students.
Secured classroom supply grants to enhance instructional resources.
Pre-K Teacher
Beulah Elementary School – Douglas County Schools
01.1994 - 01.1995
Implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum for early learners.
Supported academic and social readiness for kindergarten.
Education
Ed.S. - Early Childhood Education
West Georgia College
Carrollton, GA
01-1998
M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education
West Georgia College
Carrollton, GA
01-1997
B.S.Ed. - Early Childhood Education
West Georgia College
Carrollton, GA
01-1994
Skills
Classroom management and differentiated instruction
Curriculum and lesson design aligned with state standards
Data-driven assessment and teaching
Mentoring and instructional leadership
Parent and community engagement
Grief counseling and aftercare facilitation
Committee leadership and event planning
Civic responsibility and election process support
Technology integration in K–4 classrooms
Multitasking and organization
Decision-making
Presenting ideas and plans
Accomplishments
Spelling Bee Coordinator
Yearbook Committee
Hospitality Committee
Teacher Support Specialist
Student Support Team Coordinator
Mentor Teacher
Team Leader
Bremen High School Softball Coach
Carroll County Recreation Softball Coach
Timeline
Circle of Friends Coordinator
Hightower Funeral Home
01.2024 - Current
Voting Poll Worker
Haralson County Elections Office
01.2024 - Current
Kindergarten–4th Grade Teacher
Paulding County School District – New Georgia and Allgood Elementary Schools
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