Seventh Grade Life Science Teacher - OSBORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL - HOSCHTON, GA
(2020-06)
Special Education Teacher (Seventh and Eighth Grade Social Studies) - OSBORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL - HOSCHTON, GA
(2019-08 - 2020-06)
- Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology.
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as positive reinforcement.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in social studies.
- Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Consult with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Participate in weekly CIA meetings to plan lessons promoting learning at the distinguished level, following approved GCPS AKS.
- Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Implement the use computers, and other audio/visual equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Perform administrative duties such as assisting with hall and cafeteria monitoring.
Connections Teacher Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade Science Enrichment - OSBORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL - HOSCHTON, GA
(2017-08 - 2019-07)
- Developed curriculum for three grade levels to establish a new and innovative paperless connections class that focused on sixth, seventh and eighth grade science AKS.
Gifted Seventh Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher - OSBORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL - HOSCHTON, GA
(2014-08 - 2017-07)
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Consult with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Instruct at the distinguished level through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in science and social studies.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Implement the use computers, audio-visual equipment and related materials to supplement presentations.
Seventh Grade Life Science Teacher - OSBORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL - HOSCHTON, GA
(2004-08 - 2014-07)
- Fulfilled all duties and responsibilities previously listed.
Seventh Grade Life Science Teacher - DACULA MIDDLE SCHOOL - DACULA, GA
(2000-08 - 2004-07)
