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Educational Leadership
Susan Ophelia Cannon
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Objective:
To further develop my leadership skills by working as a part of a strong leadership team and to promote the continual growth of the organization.Education:University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Educational Leadership Certification: Spring 2007Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia
Masters of Education Program: May 2004
Middle Grades: Math, Language ArtsDarton College, Albany, Georgia
Teacher Quality Enhancement Program in Mathematics: Summer 2003University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Bachelor of Science in Architecture: May 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Literature: May 1999University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Fall Architecture Program 1998Experience:
Sandtown Middle School, Fulton County Board of Education, Atlanta, GA (2006 to present)
Teacher on Special Assignment Selected as Teacher on Special Assignment by the current principal for a middle school that serves 1,500 students in grades 6-8. Design and conduct weekly professional learning community meetings aligned with the Georgia School Standards for 100 teachers focusing on Learning Focused Schools Strategies, analyzing student work, balanced assessments, building standards-based classrooms, and differentiated instruction. Active member of the school leadership team. Compiled, analyzed, and distributed 6 Step Data for 1,500 students by subgroup and CRCT scores. Observe and give feedback to teachers weekly. Provide support to teachers through classroom observation, conferences, videotaping, and modeling. Served as Character Education Through Service Learning Site Coordinator August- November 2006Compose and edit weekly newsletter disrtibuted to all students and parents. Organize and maintain school website. Assist Curriculum Assistant Principals in all duties. Locate, contact, and interview prospective teachers and make recommendations to the principal. Member of the Grant Writing CommitteeCharitable Campaign Site CoordinatorDeveloped and implemented plan for afternoon dismissal and duties. Address scheduling and staffing problems.
(2004 to 2006)
Sixth Grade Earth Science and Reading Teacher Chaired the School Discipline Committee responsible for developing a school-wide discipline plan Selected as Team Leader of 7 teachers Served as TAG Eligibility Team Chair Selected as school trainer for implementation of the Georgia Performance Standards Co-Sponsor of the Power Over Prejudice Club.Created data driven program used by the school for the Focus Block Effective Schools Committee MemberCreated Westlake High School 's data board for the Creekside/Westlake Leadership Conference and assisted with Sandtown Middle School 's data board. Active member of the leadership team. Organized and facilitated a book talk, Developing the Leaders around You by John Maxwell. Prepared innovative lesson plans and delivered student instruction that was based on Georgia Performance Standards, Max Thompson's Learning Focused Schools Strategies, Bloom's Taxonomy, and real life applications.F. A. Toomer Elementary School, Atlanta, GA (2002-2004)
Fourth and Fifth grade teacher responsible for total curriculumFounded Holiday Giving Program in 2002 to serve 20 students and continued Program in 2003 to serve 32 studentsForged and maintained relationship between Toomer E.S. and the Kirkwood Neighbors' Organization Education CommitteePTA Vice President at Toomer E.S. 2003-2004Organized fundraising events including Valentine Sale and School Carnival Lakewood Heights Elementary School, Atlanta, GA (2001-2002 School Year)
Fourth grade teacher responsible for total curriculum Member of the Curriculum CommitteeMember of the Technology Committee Assisted in writing Pay For Performance Grant Smith Dalia Architects, Atlanta, GA (July 1999- August 2001)
Architectural Intern responsible for production of drawings and interaction with clients and city officials. Organized firm wide team building activities.Certification:T5 Clear Renewable Georgia Certificate in MGE Science, LA, and Math, Reading.
Secondary Certification in English, Expires 06/2009 Passed Educational Leadership Praxis II.Honors & Activities:
Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2004-2005 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society MemberSelected as Most Creative Teacher by 6th grade student body for 2005-2006Professional Learning Highlights Leadership training by Lorraine Monroe. Trained by Dr. Kay Burke on how to create a student and teacher checklists and rubrics. Received 50 hrs of Peer Diversity Training from the Anti Defamation League Attended Bernstein Artful Learning Training that intertwined artful learning, service learning, and character education. Attended Grant writing workshops with Dr. Vickie Scott Attended GPS Ramp Up training on the Georgia School Standards Received Six Step Framework: Impacting Achievement/ AYP of Students with Disabilities Training by Georgia Learning Resource CenterPresentations/WorkshopsPlanned and conducted LFS training for 150 Westlake HS teachers, Spring 2006Planned and conducted LFS and Classroom Management training to new teachers at Sandtown Middle school- pre-planning, 2006-2007. Facilitator at the Creekside/Westlake Leadership Conference, 2006References
Mrs. Kine Geathers, Principal
Sandtown Middle School
5400 Campbelton Road
Atlanta, GA 30331
Mrs. Sandra McGary-Ervin, Principal
Westlake High School
2370 Union Road, SE
Atlanta, GA 30331
404- 346-640
Mr. George Weathers, Principal
Jones Hall Middle School Site
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