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Resume:
Jeff Caudell
Clarkesville, Georgia 30523
Cell: 706-***-****
Email: ****.*******@*****.***.**.**
Hello, my name is Jeff Caudell and I would like to share some personal information about myself. I live in
the great town of Clarkesville and I have lived here for approximately eleven years. I have lived in Northeast
Georgia all of my life and love this area. I have been married to my wife Maria for twenty-two years. We have
two children: Andrea (twenty years old) and Timothy (eighteen years old). I have been teaching in Banks
County for seven years, twenty-seven years within the middle school setting with twelve years in the area of
School bus transportation. I am so pleased to share my resume with you and hope for the chance to prove my
abilities to serve you as a truly effective addition to the North Georgia College Staff. Just a quick note, I live less
than a mile from NGTC’s campus and I also hold an active CDL license. I would love to help anyway I could, so
please keep me in mind. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.
JEFF D. CAUDELL
1000 Hardman Road
Clarkesville, GA 30523
706-***-**** - Cell
Philosophy of Education
In the educational arena today, unprecedented pressures face a beginning teacher. How I feel about meeting
these classroom problems and challenges will affect the outcome of my teaching career. Eight basic beliefs
underlying what I believe about teaching will reveal my philosophy of education.
First, I believe that by teaching the content effectively, we teach our students an appreciation for learning, and inspire them to reach beyond the classroom. Students must see the enthusiasm and excitement from the teacher about the subject matter in order to become enthusiastic themselves. Second, commitment portrayed by the teacher sets the precedent for all parties involved in a student’s educational career. Third, educators must prove that they care about the student’s progress and are willing to go the extra mile for them. Fourth, a caring teacher promotes the connection between the student and the teacher. Fifth, a good teacher always promotes open lines of communication with the student, parents, and other individuals involved. Sixth, a strong teacher represents and promotes good character always in and out of the classroom. Seventh, in order for a teacher to be effective, there must be cooperation among all parties involved in a student’s education. Eighth, a good teacher has concern for a student’s wellbeing in all areas of life. If the child does not see a teacher’s belief in them, why should they believe in themselves?
As an educator, I want to instill a sense of true moral values, self-confidence, and respect for self and others. Educators have the awesome opportunity to help nurture and mold the God-given gifts to each student in today’s world. The challenge is before us, so we need to take charge and meet that challenge.
In the end, we as teachers need to be daily reflectors and always continue to be life-long learners. We should
continuously strive to produce well-rounded students who can make a positive impact in today’s society. I place
my confidence in the implementation of the eight C’s that sum up much of my educational philosophy: content,
commitment, care, connection, communication, character, cooperation and concern. Last, but not least, I believe in
always offering praise when possible.
Education
TUI University – California (2008-2009)
Degree: Master of Arts in Education Graduation Date: June, 2009
Brenau University – Gainesville, GA (2003-2007)
Degree: Bachelors of Science Graduation Date: May, 2007
Truett-McConnell College – Cleveland, GA (1998-2003)
Degree: Associates of Arts Graduation Date: June, 2003
Piedmont College – Demorest, GA (1989-1991)
Professional Experience
Farmers Furniture – Toccoa, Lavonia, Seneca, Commerce, etc. (Delivery and Credit Manager) 1991 – 1993
Franklin County Board of Education – Carnesville, GA (Bus Driver and Parapro) 1995 – 2007
Habersham County Board of Education – Clarkesville, GA (Certified Teacher) 2007 – 2017
Arrendale State Prison – Foothills Charter School – Alto, Georgia (Certified Teacher) 2017 – 2024
Banks County Board of Education – Homer, Georgia (Certified Teacher) 2017 – Retired
Care Medical – Gainesville, Georgia (Delivery Technician) 2025 - Present
BUS DRIVER (1995-2007)
Chosen by the Transportation Director to manage transportation of all alternative school students in the county.
Implemented a highly effective behavior management plan for my regular bus route, which was measured by the number of low referrals each year.
Designed and implemented a behavior management charting system for the regular bus route where students could earn awards, which were given out at the school graduation ceremony.
Implemented a second behavior management plan for the alternative school bus route. The plan is rigorous, but highly effective due to very low referrals each year.
Participated in the school bus rodeos and for the past 10 years I have had the top score of approximately 40+ drivers consistently year after year.
Participated in the district school bus rodeo in 1998 and won the chance to participate at the state level.
Participated at the state level and scored in the top 15% in the state of Georgia.
*NOTE: I still have my CDL license and they don’t expire until 2026.
PARAPROFESSIONAL (1998-2007)
Chosen by Transportation Director to work with the Special Needs Intervention Program for Pre-K Special Education students as a mid-day bus driver.
Selected by Special Needs Intervention Program to serve as a part-time paraprofessional.
Chosen by the principal at the middle school to serve as a paraprofessional in the alternative school. I was the connection between Crossroads Alternative School and Franklin County School System. I took care of transportation and discipline.
Designed a rigorous behavior charting system used by the administration to determine disciplinary measures.
Set up the connections between the middle school and Alto Prison for a Scared Straight Program. (Highly Effective!)
Selected by the principal to serve as a special education paraprofessional in special education once again due to the alternative school relocating to another facility.
Worked with various forms of technology to meet the needs of the classroom.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER (2007-Present)
Hired by Dr. Renee (York) Pryor at the South 6th Grade Academy in 2007.
Started the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Program for 6th grade in 2007.
Received the Extra Mile Award in 2010 for my work with FCA and the school.
Went to Wilbanks Middle School in 2011 to open this new school.
Won Teacher of the Year the first year at Wilbanks Middle School.
Served on the Leadership Team at Wilbanks during the 2014-2015 year.
Began teaching at Banks County Middle School in 2017. This year (2022) voted as a finalist for Teacher of the Year for the school. At this moment, haven’t heard if I have won or not.
Began teaching at Alto State Prison with Foothills Charter School.
I have been introduced to many forms of technology in order to serve the students of Banks County during Covid-19. This has become a huge asset for me and other staff.
Presently serving on the Safety Team for the school and created the school plan.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER (1995-1997)
ASSISTANT TENNIS COACH (2000)
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH AT WILBANKS (2014)
HABERSHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL TENNIS COACH FOR ALL THREE SCHOOLS – 2015
NOTE: WON THE REGION CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2015
(FIRST YEAR OF HAVING A MIDDLE SCHOOL TENNIS PROGRAM)
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH AT BANKS COUNTY – 2017
MIDDLE SCHOOL TENNIS COACH AT BANKS COUNTY – 2018
NOTE: WON THE REGION CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2018!
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES COACH (2007-Present)
Honors
Teacher Superlative award of “Most Influential” (voted on by 6th, 7th and 8th grade students) – (2020 and 2021)
Teacher of the Year at Wilbanks Middle School – (2014)
“Made it to the final three in Banks” (2022)
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brenau University – (2006)
Kappa Delta Pi Society (International Honor Society in Education) – (2006)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude at Truett McConnell College – (2003)
Who’s Who Among Students Award – (2001 and 2007 from two different institutions)
Phi Theta Kappa Society – (2002)
Honor Roll – (1998-2007)
National Dean’s List – (2000-2003)
District Bus Rodeo Winner and Participated in the State Competition – (1998)
Came in the top 15% of all the district transportation winners from whole state of Georgia (1998)
Recognized at the Local Bus Rodeo Winner – (1995-2007) (longest win streak in the history of the county)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Started the FCA program at the South Habersham 6th Grade Academy in 2007.
Created a FCA program with over 100 students involved yearly.
Began the FCA program called FCA Night in 2009.
Formed the Wilbanks FCA program with well over a 100 students yearly.
To date, I have given out over 1000 bibles and seen many students lives changed.
Took over FCA at Banks County in 2020 and the club averages well over a 100
students regularly. I have continued the tradition of handing out FCA study
bibles to every student who becomes a member of FCA.
Closing Summary
I feel as an educator that I have been blessed to have so much experience in so many different
areas. I started out in Transportation and worked with driving a bus, learning how to deal with discipline
on a daily basis, learned how to work with parents, the public and create the safest environment possible
for every student. As a bus driver, I took my job very serious and pursued the bus rodeo competition and
won every local competition. I won the district competition one year and went to state and realized
just how tough the competition can be in bus driving. I did place in the top 15%, which was exciting for
me. I worked on various discipline plans for my bus, which proved to be very rewarding to me and the
students. Being a bus driver, I learned how to love kids and be their “go to person” if they ever needed help.
I then went on to be a paraprofessional and learned a lot about technology to aid the teachers with
classroom projects and making the classroom setting more interesting. As I pursued my career as a
teacher along the way, I was asked to take over the Alternative School as a teacher’s aide and disciplinarian.
It was very challenging, but it prepared me so much for what was coming in the future of education.
I eventually made my way through college and became a certified teacher. I continued to learn that
the kids come first and building positive relationships is the key to any classroom, school, etc. Being a
teacher you realize that techniques are always changing, learning new forms technology is a must and
realizing that we are all in this together as one team with one goal – student success. Personally, I have
learned the skills and found resources for instructional technology with students and progressed as an
educator in professional development with other teachers.
Throughout my career so far, I have worked with Transportation, Special Ed, Alternative School,
Coaching Sports, working with school clubs, serving on several committees, working in leadership roles
and what has all this done for me? It has made me see things from several perspectives, which is crucial
in going forward in today’s school setting. I have been so blessed and aim to see the continued success
in whatever area I work within the school setting in the future.
References
1. Tony Fulbright – Director of Accounting Administrative Services
At North Georgia Technical College
2. Brian Thomason – Department Head at Amazon – 706-***-****)
3. Jonathan Barrett – Chicken Farmer – 706-***-****)
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