Whitney McCorkle

254 White Oak Estates Cir. Thomson, GA 30824 (706) 564-4563

whitneymccorkle1@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Special Education teaching position in grades K-12 in all subject areas.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive experience with students with Autism in local and abroad settings in Treatment and
Education of Autistic and Communication related handicapped Children (TEACCH) based
classrooms and Pyramid Educational Consultants (PECS) communication systems
EDUCATION
Georgia College and State University (GCSU)
Graduation: May 2016
Bachelor of Science: Special Education

Milledgeville, GA

Expected

GPA: 3.9

Successfully Completed GACE Exams and Certifications:

Special Education General Curriculum Tests 81 & 82
professional level)
Special Education Academic Content Reading ELA & SS Test 87
February 5, 2016)
Special Education Academic Content Math & Science Test 88
March 4, 2016)
Special Education Adapted Curriculum Tests 83 & 84
April 7, 2016)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Dames Ferry Elementary School Gray, GA
Fall 2015Present
Student Teaching Internship (Grades K-5 Autism Program all subject areas)
Assumed classroom responsibilities of host teacher by planning, instructing, and assessing
lessons and instruction using TEACCH methods, evidence based practices for students with
Autism, and technology.
Participated in collaboration with faculty through pre-planning, RTI, faculty meetings, parent
teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and progress monitoring
Used News2You and Symbolstix to help plan and carry out lessons
Observed and participated in various sensory activities to regulate sensory stimulation of
students
Queensmill School London, England, UK
Winter
2015
Student Teaching Internship (Ages 6-7 in a specialized school for students with Autism)
Assumed and assisted in classroom responsibilities and procedures of host teacher in intensive
setting with students with Autism
Used TEACCH methods and PECS to instruct, manage behavior, facilitate daily living skills, and
communicate
Participated and observed sensory circuits as well as sensory regulating activities
Endeavor Academy Oxford, England, UK
Winter
2015
Student Teaching Internship (Ages 15-19 in a specialized residential school for students with
Autism)
Observed and assisted with teaching fractions using a SmartBoard
Observed and assisted with vocational skills such as cleaning, working on a farm, navigating
directions, and cooking.
Creekside Elementary School Milledgeville, GA
2015
Field Experience (3rd-5th Grade Self-contained All Subject Areas Classroom)

Spring

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Observed and assisted with planning and teaching instructional content for students with
moderate intellectual disabilities
Taught a three-day teacher work sample unit in reading comprehension using SmartBoard
technology
Assisted individual students with daily living tasks such as feeding
Putnam County High School Eatonton, GA
Spring
2015
Field Experience (9th-12th Grade Biology Inclusion Classroom)
Observed and assisted in supporting students with their instruction in Biology
Taught a two-day teacher work sample unit about the level of Ecology using a Promethean
Board
Observed and assisted with graduation and transition planning
Wilkinson County Elementary School Irwington, GA
Fall 2014
Field Experience (5th Grade Inclusion Classroom All Subject Areas)
Observed and assisted in supporting students, teaching small groups, and assessing students
learning
Taught a one-day teacher work sample in Reading/ELA about fact and opinion using a
SmartBoard
Putnam County Middle School Eatonton, GA
Fall 2014
Field Experience (6th 8th grade Resource Classroom)
Observed and assisted in support and reinstruction of content already taught in the inclusion
setting
Retaught a one- day teacher work sample 6th grade math lesson adding decimals
FIELD OBSERVATION EXPERIENCE
Eagle Ridge Elementary School (Grade 5, 10 weeks) Milledgeville, GA
Spring 2014
Midway Elementary School (Grades K-5, 10 weeks) Milledgeville, GA
Fall 2013
Oak Hill Middle School (Grade 6, 10 weeks) Milledgeville, GA
Spring 2013
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Communities In Schools Milledgeville-Baldwin County Milledgeville, Ga
Fall 2013
Fall 2014
Served as liaison between Communities In Schools and The GIVE Center (community service
and engagement center at Georgia College)
Recruited volunteers to serve as tutors and mentors for our students
Organize and plan MLK Day of Service for Georgia College students and the community to help
beautify local schools in Baldwin County
Thomson High School Thomson, Ga
Fall 2011
Spring 2012
Observe and assist in teaching students with intellectual disabilities in P.E. and Special
Olympics
WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Worker
Thomson-McDuffie County Library Thomson, Ga
January 2011July 2012
Corresponded with patrons in person, via email, and over phone calls in matters of books and
finances
COMPUTER SKILLS
Instructional Technology: Promethean Board, SmartBoard, iPad educational apps, Kindle, projectors

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Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Web 2.0: Weebly, about.me, Kahoot, Google Apps, Storybird, Glogster, Prezi, Edmodo, Youtube
CERTIFICATIONS & ADDITONAL TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
Observed & worked with professionals trained in Mindset and TEACCH
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) (August 2014-present)
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Attended GCSU CEC Diversity Conference (Spring 2015)
Student Professional Association of Georgia Educators (Spring 2013-present)
Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (Fall 2014-present)
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Attended GCTM Conference (October 2014)
Institute Designed for Educating All Students (IDEAS) conference (June 2015), Volunteer and
Attendee
Impacting Student Learning Conference on Teaching with TEACCH (March 5, 2016), Presenter
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP
Georgia College Student Council for Exceptional Children (Fall 2014-Present)
(President Fall 2015-Present)
Gamma Sigma Sigma National Community Service Sorority (Fall 2012-Present)
(Alumni Liaison Chair Fall 2013 Spring 2014 & Membership Secretary Fall 2014 Spring
2015)
Community Engagement Student Advisory Board (Fall 2013-Present)
HONORS
Peabody Endowed Foundation Scholarship; Charles Grady Elder and Katharine Elder Scholarship;
Dr. T. E. & Lavane Smith Alumni Scholarship; Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Sorority for
Women Educators Scholarship; Windhover Scholarship (2 years); National Presidential Service
Award; Georgia Merit Scholar; Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society; Omicron Delta Kappa National
Leadership Honors Society