Trisha Powell
Cartersville
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 4th Grade ELA, EIP Teacher
Cherokee County Board Of Education
08.2017 - 05.2025
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Teacher of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Graders
Cherokee County Board Of Education
08.1999 - 06.2017
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Teacher of 3rd Graders
Douglas County Board Of Education
08.1994 - 06.1998
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Kindergarten Teacher
Newton County Board Of Education
08.1993 - 06.1994
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA06.1991
Skills
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Differentiated Instruction
- Organizational Development Knowledge
- Tutoring
- Instructing
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Positive Learning Environment
- Update Records
- Faculty Collaboration
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
Certification
- Elementary Education, Georgia - Level 4 Bachelor's - 1992
- Gifted Certification RESA 2001
- Elementary Education, Georgia - Level 5 Master's - Effective date 3/26/2023
Timeline
Teacher - 4th Grade ELA, EIP Teacher
Cherokee County Board Of Education
08.2017 - 05.2025
Teacher of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Graders
Cherokee County Board Of Education
08.1999 - 06.2017
Teacher of 3rd Graders
Douglas County Board Of Education
08.1994 - 06.1998
Kindergarten Teacher
Newton County Board Of Education
08.1993 - 06.1994
Master of Science - Elementary Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Georgia
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