School Teacher

Samara Susan Waller

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Stone Mountain, GA 30087

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Summary of Qualifications

. Twelve years of experience in the field of education.

. Highly skilled in elementary instruction rooted in a rigorous and

differentiated approach to core content as measured by consistent

student gains on formative and summative assessments.

. Leadership experience in strategic and school improvement planning.

. Coordinator and presenter of professional development for teachers and

administrators

Education and Certification

Doctoral Candidate at Walden University

Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning

Anticipated completion, 2014

Master of Arts-Education Administration and Supervision

University of Phoenix, Online Campus, 3.75 G.P.A, August 2006

Bachelor of Science -Elementary Education

Oakwood College, Huntsville, Alabama

Magna Cum Laude Graduate, May 2001

Clear Renewable Georgia Educator Certificate (Certification ID: 439216)

Level 6

Early Childhood Education (P-5)

Middle Grades (4-8) Language Arts, Science, Social Studies

Educational Leadership (P-12)

Special Education General Curriculum Consultative (P-12)

Professional Experience

Third Grade Teacher, August 2011- May 2013

C.H. Gullatt Elementary, Union City

Fulton County Schools

. Planned and taught lessons for third grade students using the Common

Core Curriculum and Georgia Performance standards.

. Utilized a variety of diagnostic, formative and summative data to

drive instructional planning and teaching strategies.

. Differentiated instruction for various learning styles and

instructional needs.

. Served on the Common Core Georgia Professional Standards School Team.

Facilitated teacher training of the implementation of the Common Core

standards.

. Served on Student Discipline Committee. Helped to implement "Pats on

the Back" school wide positive behavior reinforcement system.

. Grade level chairperson and member of the school leadership team.

. Facilitated staff development session on Assessments, Rigor and

Effective Instructional Strategies.

. Active teacher mentor. Modeled lessons and strategies, provided

teacher feedback, assisted with lesson planning and classroom

management practices.

Substitute Teacher January 2011- May 2011

Gwinnett County Schools

. Taught a variety of instructional levels on an as needed basis.

English and Social Studies Teacher, Term One 2011

Peachtree Hope Charter School

Atlanta, GA

. Taught 4th and 5th grade students using the Sabis four step

instructional method.

. Created study guides and instructional updates for parents and

students

Elementary Teacher, 2005-2010

Narvie J. Harris Traditional Theme School

DeKalb County School System, Decatur, GA

. Planned and taught lessons using the Georgia Performance Standards.

. Developed and utilized authentic assessment tools to evaluate student

learning.

. Analyzed student data for use in differentiated instruction.

. Implemented accommodations and modifications to meet student needs.

. Consistent high CRCT scores in reading and math.

. Trained administrators and faculty on the use of the eSIS system for

data collection of attendance, teacher grade book, student demographic

records and anecdotal records.

. Lead professional development on Project ICE (Instruction,

Collaboration, and Environment) for students with disabilities.

Focused on vocabulary instruction

. Served as a grade level chairperson for grades 3 and 4.

. Consolidated School Improvement Plan (CSIP) committee chairperson-

Chaired differentiated instruction and science instruction served as

the writing and editing chairperson for the CSIP.

Elementary Teacher, 2001-2005

College Park Elementary School

Fulton County School System, College Park, GA

. Planned and taught lessons using the Georgia Performance Standards and

the Quality Core Curriculum.

. Taught self contained Early Intervention Program. One hundred percent

of students met or exceeded expectations on the CRCT in Reading. (2004-

2005).

. Implemented accommodations and modifications according to weekly

assessments as part of the 8 Step Instructional Process.

. Served as a grade level chairperson for grade 3.

. Active member of the strategic planning committee.

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