Christy Stewart
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JOB OBJECTIVE
To obtain a secondary education teaching position in Social Studies.
EDUCATION
Post Graduate Initial Certification, May 2008, University of West Georgia
Master of Arts, 1999, Political Science, Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts, 1995, Political Science, University of Texas Arlington
STRENGTHS
. Intellectual capacity to perform well in challenging situations
. Strong oral and written communication skills
. Able to organize time, and resources efficiently and effectively
. Great interpersonal skills, able to relate to people from varying
backgrounds
. Aptitude for leadership
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching
. Lithia Springs High School, Douglas County Public Schools, 2008-2009
Teacher: Highly Qualified under NCLB. Passed the Georgia GACE
examinations for all content areas attempted. Taught American Government,
US and World History. All instruction was closely aligned with state
standards. Successfully managed all aspects of the learning environment,
including, grading and discipline. Additional duties included, graduation
advisement, parent conferences, team meetings, curriculum modifications,
IEP and SST conferences, facilitating curriculum based assemblies,
collaborative teaching, student mentoring, tutoring, and gate keeper
duties at school sports events.
. Teach and Learn With Georgia, Kortskheli, Samegrelo, Georgia, 2011-2012
Taught English as a second language. Focus was on teaching native
Georgian teachers, lesson planning, class room management, and new
methods to engage the students in the curriculum. Individually taught 1st
through 12th grade, as well as tutoring, and starting an English Club
with at least 30 members.
Student Teaching and Internships
. Lithia Springs High School, Douglas County Public Schools, Spring 2008
Student Teacher: Taught U.S. History and World History. Made sure all
instruction was closely aligned with state standards. Successfully
managed all aspects of the learning environment, including, grading and
discipline.
. Douglas County High School, Douglas County Public Schools, Fall 2007
Internship: Collaboratively taught ninth grade civics students. Designed
and taught student-centered lessons that integrated technology to
students with a wide range of abilities. Closely observed assistant
principal duties.
. Fairplay Middle School, Douglas County Public Schools, Spring 2007
Internship: Collaboratively taught sixth grade social studies students.
Devised, and implemented accommodations for students with diverse
learning needs. Participated in parent conferences, grade level
curriculum and social studies team meetings.
. Alexander High School, Douglas County Public Schools, Fall 2006
Observation: Assisted an Advanced Placement US History teacher.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
. Administrative Assistant, Americold Logistics, 1845 Westgate Parkway,
Atlanta Georgia. January 2000-June 2004.
Produced monthly scorecards, daily hot sheets, daily productivity
reports, weekly revenue and volume reports, weekly payroll analyses, and
month end key performance indicator reports. Provided necessary research
and analysis to facilitate annual budgetary considerations. Developed and
created departmental reporting methodology. Responsible for office
purchases, and vendor invoices. Honored as Employee of the Year for FY
2000.
. Researcher, Writer, and Exhibit Assistant, Georgia State Capitol Museum,
Atlanta Georgia. June 1997- September 1999.
Researched and developed ten museum exhibits illustrating state
government, voting rights, and state geographic regions. Research
included locating and interpreting appropriate information sources such
as archival materials, state and federal laws, Supreme Court decisions,
academic secondary sources, scientific technical information, and
interviews with experts in the field. Compiled and wrote all label copy
to meet the appropriate form for presentation of information for the
target audience. Located artifacts. Interacted with high-level state
government officials. Coordinated resources through state, and federal
agencies. Developed accession files for existing artifacts.
PAST EXPERIENCE
. Substitute Teacher, Douglas County Public School System. 1999-2000.
. Graduate Research Assistant, Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia,
1996-1999.
. Administrative Assistant, University of Texas Arlington, 1993-1995.
ASSOCIATIONS
. APSA, Blue Key Honor Society (Vice President), Golden Key Honor Society,
Phi Sigma Alpha, Pi Gamma Mu, International Honor Society in Social
Sciences.
ACADEMIC AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
. Paper Presentation: "Public and Private: Mutual Watchdogs?"
Southeastern Political Science Association Conference; 1997.
. Publication: "Populist Persuasion: An American History, The Revolt of
the Elites and the Betrayal of Democracy;" Review of Radical Political
Economics; Fall 1997: 29; 162-168.
. Elected to "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities &
Colleges," 1996-1997.
. Received Secretary of State academic achievement award, 1997.
. Honors recognition for completion of undergraduate honors level thesis,
1995.
Professional References
Larry Ruble, former Principal, retired, Lithia Springs High School
Jon Siegel, Department Chair, Lithia Springs High School
Nelson Willis, Teacher, Lithia Springs High School