Management School
Resume:
Joleen M. Phillips Westberg
Columbus, GA 31907
Challenging each student to strive to reach their full potential.
Job Objective
To obtain a permanent elementary or middle grade teaching position in the
state of GA.
Education
Walden University
Master of Science in Reading and Literacy - February, 2010
State University of New York at Oswego- August, 2003
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Concentration in Social Sciences
Certification
GA Educator Certificate (P-5)
Middle Grades (4-8)
Gifted In-Field
Masters in Reading and Literacy Upgrade Pending
Teaching Experience
Harris County Carver Middle School, Hamilton GA July 2008- Present
8th Grade Georgia Studies Teacher
Prepared and implemented student focused Georgia history lessons at
instructional level to correlate with the Georgia standards and frameworks.
Monitored student success and progress through homework, quizzes, projects
and examinations. Planned and taught enrichment activities for gifted
students. Consistently corresponded with parents regarding student
progress and growth. Regularly attended staff, team, grade level, 504 and
SED meetings.
Southside Academy Charter School, Syracuse, NY Nov. 2005- January
2008
Kindergarten Teacher
Developed and implemented student centered standards based, multicultural
lessons in all subject areas for kindergarten students. Taught reading and
writing through Balanced Literacy Approach methods. Implemented a Literacy
Workshop, that culminated targeted reading and literacy skills.
Implemented positive classroom management strategies, fostering a safer
learning environment. Participated in rewriting of kindergarten
curriculum. Participated in regular staff meetings, team meetings, parent
conferences, and SED meetings. Communicated with parents on a weekly basis
through newsletters and positive phone calls home to establish increased
parental involvement.
Professional Workshops
Captivating the Minds of Children
Controlling Chaos in the Classroom
Kagan Cooperative Learning
Capturing Kids Hearts
Integrating Technology for Teachers
Professional Learning Communities
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