1127 Shumantown Road

Black Creek, Georgia 31308

(912) 429-2645 • polks2005@aol.com

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR / SCHOOL MEDIA SPECIALIST

Dedicated and student-focused teaching professional who is committed to providing a well-balanced,
supportive, and engaging learning environment for all learners. Well-practiced in flexibility, ensuring
that all learning styles and diverse abilities are addressed. Hardworking, organized, and trustworthy
educator who strives to collaborate with all members of the school community to meet the needs of
students, and to promote the positive atmosphere of the school.
Areas of Proficiency Include:
Effective Classroom Management • Research-Based Instructional Strategies • Active in Professional
Development • Experienced Curriculum-Planning Team Member • Gifted Endorsed • Excellent
Communication Skills • Quick with new programs and technology • Work well with colleagues

EDUCATION
Bryan County High School (Pembroke, GA) 09/1992 to 06/1997
Academic Diploma

Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA) 09/1997 to 12/2001

Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education

Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA) 08/2014 to 05/2016

Master of Education: Instructional Technology – School Media Specialist

CERTIFICATIONS
GA Educator Certificate # 439882 – Level 5 – Validity Period 08/09/2016 to 06/30/2021

Fields:
• Media Specialist (P-12)
• Early Childhood Education (P-5)
• Gifted In-Field
 TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lil’ Rascals CCLC 08/06/2018 – Present
• Organized a PK-3 classroom to meet Quality-Rated standards under Bright from the Start
program guidelines.
• Planned engaging and age-appropriate activities to meet GELDS standards.
• Built relationships with students and parents to encourage positive behavior and time
management.
• Supervised and mentored student-teacher from Ogeechee Technical College.

*Online School Learning Coach (Georgia Cyber Academy) for my own 10/2015 to 08/06/2018
special-needs child and a relative’s special-needs child.

Bryan County Elementary School 02/2002 to 10/2015

• Gathered and analyzed student data to plan engaging and interactive lessons to encourage
student achievement
• Communicated with parents regarding academic progress and behavior
• Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage critical thinking and discussion
• Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining a safe learning
environment

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Sheri Stanfield Julie Gannam
Director - Lil Rascals CCLC Talent Management
31 W Railroad St Specialist - SCCPSS
Pembroke, Georgia 31321 208 Bull Street
sheristanfield67@gmail.com Savannah, Georgia 31401
(912) 667-1102 Julia.Gannam@sccpss.com
(912) 395-5600
Felice Riggs
Student Support Specialist
Bulloch County Schools
150 Williams Rd
Statesboro, Georgia 30458
Friggs@bullochschools.org
(912) 682-3125