Emily Devereaux

(404)-565-3840
foerster.emily@gmail.com

Intuitive Beginning Teacher clearly defining learning objectives while encouraging students through positive
constructive feedback. Ability to express or impart instructions and lessons using various strategies including
visual presentations, audio presentations, actual experiments, and a multitude of other methods.

CENTRAL TEACHING COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and family members with differing communication
styles and diverse backgrounds
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills built in leadership and customer service experiences
• Adept use of assessments and talent for incorporating technology into lessons
• Excellent organizational skills with a certain talent for prioritizing, multitasking, and time management
• Willingness to go beyond what is expected to ensure that each student grasps the materials given and concepts
taught
• Strong scientific background

EDUCATION:
Pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching, August 2020
Georgia College &. State University

Bachelor of Science, May 2015

Georgia College & State University
Biology major with minor in business administration 3.4 GPA

RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Mentor for an Emory Undergraduate Research for Credit Program August 2017-current
Emory University, Atlanta Ga
• Counseled mentee on proper research technique and safety
• Advised the student on experimental design and implementation
• Evaluated final research paper in order to provide an assessment for course credit

ESL Teacher June 2015-July 2016

IBT Junior, Suwon South Korea
• Organized and maintained a classroom
• Developed lesson plans and activities for students of varying grade levels (1-12)
• Motivated students with enthusiastic and imaginative lessons
• Gained invaluable interpersonal skills while assimilating to a new culture and language

Project FOCUS (Fostering Our Communities Understanding of Science) Fall 2014/Spring 2015
Georgia College & State University Service Learning Course
• Evaluated student progress and addressed individual learning issues
• Collaborated with host teacher on creating engaging and appropriate lesson plans
• Assisted with all aspects of classroom management

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Research Specialist November 2017- Current
Emory University, Atlanta Ga

Associate Lab Technician October 2016-November 2017

Wuxi Apptec, Marietta Ga