Manager Cover Letter

****West Avenue● Atlanta, GA ***** ● 229-***-**** ● **.******@*****.***

Marshell L. Keaton, M.A.

Objective

A committed, well-spoken, organized, and strong leadership-oriented professional seeking a position as an educator, education coordinator/manager, youth service manager, or counselor. I aspire to utilize my training and skills to manage and counsel, to instruct and advise, to provide dedicated support in meeting children’s and adults’ educational and personal needs, and to foster the importance of education within both groups of individuals.

Experience

Online Instructor

Elevate K-12, Atlanta, GA, June 2015 – Present

Provide online tutoring and academic services to public and private school students.

Maintain and report proper records of students’ performance on a regular basis.

Science Teacher

Georgia Preparatory Academy -Crisp (Department of Juvenile Justice), Cordele, GA, Aug. 2012 – May 2015

Provided content-related and appropriate instruction based on the school’s curriculum.

Provided individual and whole-group instruction covering middle and high school science subjects.

Set academic goals and used behavior intervention strategies with at-risk learners.

Integrated appropriate technology into the classroom.

Created lesson plans utilizing the Georgia Performance Standards.

Conducted assessments and analyzed data to identify students with potential learning problems.

Responsible for evaluating and completing reports on students.

Facilitated career choices and planning.

Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Childcare Network, Statesboro, GA, Aug. 2010 – July 2012

Planned and provided small and large group instruction to Pre-Kindergarten students based on the High Reach Learning Curriculum.

Implemented transitions and instructional activities to address the developmental needs of students.

Assessed student performance and recorded data.

Provided intervention and support for students with identified needs.

Monitored and managed behavior of all students.

Communicated effectively with parents, teachers, and all stakeholders.

Teacher

YMCA Prime Time, (May Howard Elementary School), Savannah, GA, Aug. 2009 – May 2010

Tutored students one-on-one and checked for students’ understanding in various academic subjects.

Created and implemented recreational activities.

Maintained a clean, well-organized learning environment.

Sustained positive relations with parents and other staff.

Floater (Volunteer)

Georgia Regional Hospital, Savannah, GA, June 2009 – Dec. 2009

Taught arts and crafts classes and grooming classes to clients.

Completed administrative duties.

Counselor

YMCA, Savannah, GA, June 2008 – Aug. 2009

Supervised students ages 4-14.

Planned and implemented program activities that were culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.

Adhered to safety and cleanliness standards.

Attended staff meetings and trainings.

Followed YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.

Maintained positive relations with parents and other staff.

Peer Mentor

Savannah State University, Savannah, GA, Aug. 2007 – May 2009

Provided academic and social support to college-aged mentees.

Coordinated one social activity per month for mentees.

Referred mentees to appropriate university resources as requested.

Education & Credentials

Nonprofit Management- Certificate Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, Dec. 2014 – Present

Master of Arts in Education- Family & Community Services

GPA: 3.4, Ashford University, Clinton, IA, Nov. 2012

Special Education Coursework

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, Aug. 2010 – June 2011; Aug. 2013 – Dec. 2013

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Minor in Behavior Analysis GPA: 3.6, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA, May 2009

References and Supporting Documentation Furnished upon Request

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