Ø Georgia and New Jersey certified teacher

Ø Employs research based teaching methods

Ø Highly effective motivator of students

Ø Excellent recommendations from all previous employers

Ø Encouraged transfer of skills/concepts using brain based teaching techniques

Ø Implemented the Conceptual Change model to facilitate the learning of Math, Social Studies, and Science

Ø Compiled portfolios for whole child assessment

2002-2003 Lake Park Elementary School Albany, GA

Ø Focused on training students to be independent workers

Ø Enabled students to build knowledge using visual frameworks in note taking

Ø Used songs and poems to establish knowledge of important skills and concepts

Ø Liberal use of multicultural exposures

Ø Facilitated the Interdistrict Outreach Program between Willingboro and Camden Elementary Schools

Ø Empowered students with test taking and problem solving skills

Ø Incorporated whole language program merged with a phonics approach into the curriculum

Ø Instructed students in basic sign language skills as well as basic Spanish

Ø Coordinated all musical, physical, and artistic activity

Ø Masters program focusing on Technology & Curriculum Reform

Ø Conducted research on effectiveness of web use in the classroom, specifically in regard to the Geiger Gazette, the website for my third grade class

Ø Designed and implemented technology based programs into curriculum

Ø GPA 4.0

Ø Student teaching experience in Kindergarten through 3^rd grades

Ø Graduated with a GPA of 3.7316

Ø Graduated with a GPA of 3.6

Ø 2003-2004 Developed The Geiger Gazette: an award winning, research based educational website. View this site at the following address: http://students.ed.uiuc.edu/tgeiger/myweb5/index.htm   

Ø 2003-2004 Developed The Chronicles of Travelin’ Ted: earned two educational awards for this Technology Based Learning Program which is registered with the Global Schoolhouse Registry

Ø 2002 Completed InTech Professional Development Program through Kennesaw University

Ø 1993 - 2006 Published Back-To-School ideas in The Mailbox, The Education Center, Inc., an educational resource periodical for elementary school teachers

Ø 1992 Honorable Mention for Outstanding Performance in the department of Education, Georgian Court College

Ø 1991-1992 National Dean’s List

Ø 1991 Served as Ambassador to NASDTEC evaluation team at Georgian Court College

Ø 1990-1992 Dean’s Scholar, Georgian Court College

Ø 2003-2004 NCEA member of the National Catholic Educators Association

Ø 1992-1996 National Teachers’ Association

Ø 1990 Psi Chi a National Honor Society in the area of Psychology

Ø 1989 Sigma Delta Mu a National Honor Society for Spanish speaking    students

Ø 1988 Phi Theta Kappa a National Honor Society for two year colleges

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