My philosophy of teaching is built around the concept that everyone deserves an opportunity to learn. It is my opinion that teachers should teach students how to learn and how to love doing so. Teachers should create a learning environment that always keeps the interest of their students. Teachers should send out the message to students that the students are the sole purpose of their being here. Students should be able to enjoy going to school and not being afraid of learning or getting hurt. Teachers should take under consideration each student when teaching. If done correctly the teacher would have given his her students the opportunity to gain more educationally.
This teacher believes that teaching is a combination of church, home and school. They are all learning institutions which feed off one another. In today’s society more than ever before, students need the assistance of the church, home and school to deal with the many problems they face.
This educator believes that students should play an active role in the educational process. They should be allowed to make decisions and choices about their education. This educator has found that students tend to learn as well as respond better when they are actively involved in the learning process. A complete educational system should incorporate students, parents, the educators as well as the community. Working together is the key to a successful educational experience.
WORK HISTORY
Presently -A Substitute Teacher, Liberty County School System, GA
Provide academic instruction for children. Plan, teach, and maintain a positive learning environment. Participate on the school improvement team.
2017 - Retired after 31 years of teaching. 27 and 1/2 with the Liberty County School System
2012-2017 Gifted/Advanced Placement Science Teacher, Liberty County School System.
Provide academic instruction for children at elevated levels. Plan, teach, and maintain a positive learning environment. Participate on the school improvement team.
2009 to 2012 Engineering & Technology Teacher, Liberty County School System, GA
Provide academic instruction for children. Plan, teach, and maintain a positive learning environment. Increase career awareness among students. Prepare students for future careers. Offer students hands-on experiences through the use of various job modules. Participate on the school improvement team. Participate on the school discipline team.
2011 to 2012 Career Development Teacher, Liberty County School System, GA
Provide academic instruction for children. Plan, teach, and maintain a positive learning environment. Increase career awareness among students. Prepare students for future careers. Offer students hands-on experiences through the use of various job modules. Participate on the school improvement team. Participate on the school discipline team.
2002 to 2009 Explorations in Technology Teacher, Liberty County School System, GA
Provide academic instruction for children. Plan, teach, and maintain a positive learning environment. Increase career awareness among students. Prepare students for future careers. Offer students hands-on experiences through the use of various job modules. Participate on the school improvement team. Participate on the school discipline team.
2001 to 2002 Sixth Grade Physical Science Teacher, Liberty County School System, GA
Provide academic instruction for children. Plan, teach, and maintain a positive learning environment. Participate on the school improvement team. Participate on the school discipline team.
1994 to 2001 Fourth Grade Teacher, Liberty County School System, GA
Provide academic instruction for children. Plan, teach, and maintain a positive learning environment. Participate on the school improvement team. Participate on the school discipline team.
1993 to 1994 Sixth Grade Math Teacher, Liberty County School Systems, GA
Provide academic instruction for children. Plan, teach, and maintain a positive learning environment. Participate on the school improvement team. Participate on the school discipline team.
1990 to 1993 Records Clerk, Fort Valley State University, GA
Supervise Resident Hall Managers. Supervise student workers. Collect housing deposits. Manage funds for the PEARLS Scholarship. Made as well as kept records of all room assignments for students living on campus. Managed the daily operations of the Office of Student Development and Student Activities. Processed the bi-payroll timesheets.
Maintained, scheduled as well as conducted judiciary hearings for students enrolled at the university.
EDUCATION
- Ed.S, (2) Nova Southeastern University (Gifted Child Education)
- Ed.S, (1) Nova Southeastern University (Curriculum Management & Administration)
- Master of Education, Fort Valley State University (Middle Grades Education)
- Certification, Fort Valley State University (Math, Science, Social Science, Language Arts & Technology Education)
- Bachelor of Science, Fort Valley State University (Business/Office Administration)
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Web Tech, Liberty County School System
- E.L.I.T.E., Liberty County School System
- Operate computers in BASIC, COBOL, LOTUS 123, D-BASE, PASCAL, FORTRAN, and EXCEL.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
- P-12 Consultative Gifted Child Education (Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Science)
- Gifted Child Education
- Engineering & Technology
- Curriculum Instruction Management & Administration
- Middle Grades Education (Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Science)
- Teacher Support Specialist
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Member/Treasurer Liberty Association of Educators
- Member of the Rocky Branch Baptist Church, Norwood, GA
- Member of the First Calvary Baptist Church Mass Choir Anoited Voices and Men Of Integrity, Hinesville, GA