Brigette Southern

136 Belgian Court Hampton, GA 30228

678-988-6747
Brigette08@gmail.com

Professional Background

August 2016-Present: Tussahaw Elementary, McDonough, GA

3rd Grade Teacher
Responsibilities:
Teach common core standards based curriculum to a class of 20-24
Implement PBIS in the classroom
Collaborate with other 3rd grade teachers to plan lessons
Provide technology assistance to coworkers
Implement personalized learning to students
Integrate technology into teacher lessons and student activities
Use technology to communicate with parents via Class Dojo
August 2013-May 2016: Mt. Carmel Elementary, Hampton, GA
5th Grade Teacher
Responsibilities:
Teach common core standards based curriculum to a class of 24-28
Establish a positive classroom behavior management system
Work with a Special Education teacher to meet the needs of students
Provide technology assistance to coworkers
Plan lessons that are personalized to learners
Integrate technology into daily lessons
Create online content to support lessons for my students
Maintain a class blog for students and parents
Use technology such as Class Dojo and email to communicate with
parents

August 2011-June 2013: Heritage Elementary School, College Park, GA

3rd Grade Teacher
Responsibilities:
Teach common core standards based curriculum to a class of 18-
24
Use technology, differentiation, and rigor in all lessons
Maintain in contact with parents on the progress of their student
 Establish a positive classroom behavior management system
Work with an EIP teacher to meet the needs of students
Extended Day Learning teacher
PTA Member

January 2010-May 2010: Mt. Bethel Elementary School, Marietta, GA

o After School Instructor
o Responsibilities:
Supervise after school activities for 2nd and 3rd grade students
Help with homework
Maintain a positive environment for after school activities
September 2004- June 2011: Chick-fil-A Stockbridge Dwarf House, Stockbridge, GA
Waitress/Office Administrator
Responsibilities:
Daily Balancing
Supervise clock-in and clock-out transactions
Serve customers using respect and enthusiasm

Student Teaching Experience

Heritage Elementary School, College Park, GA: 5th Grade General Education
January 2011- May 2011, daily for 5 months
Taught general education for 6 weeks under the supervision of collaborating
teacher
Worked with an EIP teacher to meet the needs of students
Shakerag Elementary School, Johns Creek, GA: 1st Grade General Education
August 2010-October 2010, once weekly
October 2010-December 2010, daily for six weeks

Education
Georgia Southern University August 2016-Present
Currently Enrolled in Media Specialist Program
Georgia Southern University January 2014-December 2015
Masters of Education, Instructional Technology
3.81 GPA
Graduated December 2015
Kennesaw State University August 2009- May 2011
Bachelors of Science, Early Childhood Education
3.62 GPA
 Graduated 2011 Cum Laude
Georgia State University January 2008-May 2009
Early Childhood Education
3.27 GPA
Transferred to Kennesaw State University in 2009
Clayton State University
Business Administration
3.35 GPA
Transferred to Georgia State University in December 2007

References
Aulanda Sutherland
5th Grade Teacher, Mt. Carmel Elementary
Aulanda.Sutherland@henry.k12.ga.us
Terry Hallman
5th Grade Teacher, Mt. Carmel Elementary
Terry.Hallman@henry.k12.ga.us
Katie Breedlove
Henry County District Math Coach
Kathryn.Breedlove@henry.k12.ga.us