GINGER MASHBURN
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EDUCATOR
PROFILE
Educator offering over 20 years experience working for multi-grade levels
instructing classes in diverse subjects. Experience working for Goose
Creek CISD, Galena Park ISD, Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning.
Well versed in all aspects of teaching diversified curriculums in self
contained classroom and team teaching environments. Successfully increased
test scores by developing a positive learning environment. Experience
instructing courses for teachers on methodologies in education.
CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Teachers Certificate - (1-8) - Colorado - Professional Teacher
License - (K-6)
Gifted & Talent Certification, ESL Certification - Completing Summer of
2013
CORE COMPETENCIES
Teaching Mentoring Teachers Course Instruction
Served as a Teacher for Selected to train and Language Arts, Social
diverse subjects mentor teachers Studies, English, Math,
consistently increasing Communication skills Science, Reading
learning capacity of Excellent Curriculum Development
students presentation skills Created and wrote
Student Test Scores used in classroom curriculum for Science and
Increasing test scores instruction; ongoing Social Studies
including STAAR; tutor communication to
and coach students to colleagues and
prepare for testing parents
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Goose Creek, CISD
. Serve as a Teacher for over 10 years. Respected for classroom
management, attendance, punctuality and performing as a dependable
professional. Instructed multi grades including 2nd - 5th Grades in
Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies.
. Recognized by school district as a valuable Teacher by increasing DRA
reading levels significantly. Ranked second highest for 3rd grade in
STARR test scores for the district.
Galena Park ISD
. Completed 6 years with Pyburn Elementary as an lst Grade Teacher.
. Supervisor comments: "Shown great ability to differentiate
instruction. Constantly looking for ways to improve herself as a
teacher."
Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning
. Created and wrote curriculum in Science and Social Studies. Served
as Lead Mentor for new teachers. Increased test scores for 3rd and
4th grade combination class. Increased test scores and outscored the
district.
RESUME OF: GINGER MASHBURN PAGE 2
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Goose Creek CISD Baytown, TX 1997-2004;
2011-present
Crockett Elementary, 2011-present
Language Arts and Social Studies
. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences
designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual,
emotional, physical, and social growth.
. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function
successfully in society.
. Accomplishments: Develop comprehensive classroom strategies to
increase test scores for TEEKS.
Colorado Department of Corrections, CO 9/2010-5/2011
Teacher
. Instructed students in core subjects including: Math, Science, Social
Studies, English and Reading.
. Accomplishments: Successfully assisted students to acquire their GED.
Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning, Falcon, CO 2007-
2010
3rd and 4th grade combination class
. Responsible for providing education courses in Language Arts, Science,
and Social Studies. Managed classroom of 20-25 students.
. Accomplishments: Created and wrote curriculum in Science and social
studies. Served as Lead Mentor for new teachers.
Custer County Schools, Westcliffe CO 2004-2007
2nd Grade Self Contained
. Conducted training for students in this self contained environment.
Prepared assignments; mentored students to meet testing requirements.
Interfaced with parent regarding student's performance.
. Accomplishments: Met school policies and increased students test
scores.
Goose Creek CISD 1997-2004
Pumphrey Elementary, 2002-2004
3rd Grade Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
. Instructed courses for 3rd grade students; prepared assignments;
coached and mentored students in difficult subjects.
. Accomplishments: Recognized as a strong contributor as a Teacher.
Harlem Elementary,1997-2002
2nd Grade & 4th Grade - Language Arts Teacher
3rd Grade & 5th Grade - Self Contained
. Assigned to instruct grades 2-5 in diverse subjects. Managed learning
strategies to increase scores. Collaborated with staff on projects;
interfaced with parents on student's performance.
. Accomplishments: Provided afterschool tutoring for TAKS resulting in
an increase of test scores.
Galena Park ISD, Houston, TX 1991-1997
Pyburn Elementary
Teacher - lst Grade
. Instructed all subjects in a self contained environment.
. Accomplishments: Chosen as Rookie of the Year.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS - UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON- CLEAR LAKE, HOUSTON, TEXAS
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continue to take continuing education courses in diverse subjects.
(furnished upon request)