School Teacher
Resume:
April Derochers
Watkinsville, Georgia 30677
*****.*********@****.***
Teacher Certification: T5
*Early Childhood Education *Middle School Mathematics
*Middle School Science
Gifted Endorsement: I have taken the Characteristics of the Gifted Child class. I am working towards completion of the other required courses.
Teaching Experience:
2009 – 2011(Present)
Middle and High School / College Algebra 1 Math Tutor
*In coordination with teachers and Georgia Academic Standards, I am tutoring two middle school students in grade level and advanced math material. I am additionally tutoring a fifth grade student in math and language arts.
April 20, 2010 to May 21, 2010 Oconee County Middle School
January 2010 to March 26, 2010 Malcom Bridge Middle School
Long Term Supply Teacher: Grade Level, Advanced and Accelerated Math
*I planned, implemented, and tested three cores of advanced or accelerated math classes of sixth grade students. I taught one core of 6th grade level math.
*I used technology to implement lessons and evaluate students’ understanding.
*I used Exemplars to increase the students’ abilities to extend their learning by means of written explanations, graphic interpretations, and hands on manipulative learning.
* I collaborated with other math teachers and worked as a grade level team member.
*I participated in Professional Learning Communities.
August 2009 to May 2010 Malcom Bridge Middle School
January 2006 to May 2008 Oconee County Schools
Regular Substitute Teacher
*I implemented lessons in main academic subjects in the absence of the regular teacher.
*I filled in three weeks for a 7th grade Language Arts teacher (Fall 2009)
August 2008 to June 2009
5th Grade Teacher: Math Auburn Elementary School
* I was in charge of teaching state standards in math to over 100 fifth grade students.
* I was responsible for RTI activities and academic assistance for homeroom students.
* I operated my classroom with Learning Focus Schools methods.
* I worked to facilitate motivation methods to encourage continued learning.
* I facilitated the development and maintenance of the classroom community.
* I work towards effective and appreciative relationships with parents.
* I worked as a grade level team member and as a school committee member.
* I participated in Professional Learning Communities.
January 2008 to March 2008 South Jackson Elementary School
Student Teacher
*Taught and assessed academic subjects to first grade students.
*Maintained classroom sense of community/ appropriate student behavior.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts from University of Georgia.
Major in Political Science. Minor in Sociology(1992).
Masters of Education from University of Georgia (2008). GPA: 3.75
Major in Early Childhood and Accelerated Learning. Minor in Mathematics.
Related Activities:
4-H Extension Volunteer and Board of Directors member: I have chaperoned field trips, judged student CPA presentations, drove horse quiz bowl participants to contests, and assisted with needs for Oconee County 4-H students at Rock Eagle Camp.
Chorus Chaperone: I have provided supervisory assistance to chorus teacher at choral festivals and several Honors Chorus weekends.
Athens Attention Home: I served several years of the Athens Regional Attention Home’s Board of Directors. This shelter for youth provided homeless youth with a safe place to live temporarily and counseling for the youth and his family.
Health Screening Volunteer at Malcom Bridge Middle School: I assist with organization and the directing of classes of students to their assigned locations.
Career Motivation/ My Pedagogy:
After my youngest child started school at Malcom Bridge Elementary School (MBES), I started working in the school as a substitute teacher. I had volunteered in the school for several years and was very impressed, so the part time job was perfect for me. I didn’t expect to find a new career, but life makes changes when you least expect it. In the spring of 2006, (Rocky Branch Elementary School) teacher Jennifer Adams and (MBES) teacher Becky Adams both told me that I was meant to be a teacher and that I had a great understanding of the students I worked with in their classrooms. They encouraged me to go back to school and earn my teaching certification.
I truly enjoy the challenge of teaching academic subjects to children in manners that are interesting and motivating to the students. Additionally, I am able to build appreciative relationships with my students that allow me to recognize and build upon the positives of each and every student. Most of all, I like the challenge that every new day brings in my classroom. I have to be calm, creative,
loving, and motivated to deal with my students in the most optimal manner that encourages learning and living life to the fullest. I love being a teacher!
References for April Derochers:
1. Mrs. Susan Smith Assistant Principal
Malcom Bridge Middle School
2500 Malcom Bridge Road,
Bogart, Georgia 30620 678-***-****
706-***-**** *******@*************.***
2. Mrs. Stephanie Chambers 6th grade Math Teacher
Malcom Bridge Middle School
2500 Malcom Bridge Road, 1021 Manor Ridge Drive
Bogart, Georgia 30620 Bishop, Georgia 30621
*********@************.*** ***************@*****.***
3. Mr. Tom Odom Principal (Retired)
Malcom Bridge Middle School
2500 Malcom Bridge Road 706-***-****
Bogart, Georgia 30620 ***.****@*******.***
4. Dr. Betty Bisplinghoff Advisor
Advising Professor UGA: ECCO Masters Program
706-***-**** **************@***.***
5. Ms. Elizabeth Miller 6th Grade Mathematics Teacher
Oconee County Middle School
1101 Mars Hill Rd 706-***-****
Watkinsville, Georgia 30677 *******@*************.***
6. Mrs. Lynn Glass ESOL Teacher and Parent
Malcom Bridge Middle School/Oconee County Middle School
706-***-**** ******@*************.***
7. Mrs. Joey Bristol Oconee County 4-H Leader
Oconee County Extension PO Box 107
23 Water Street Watkinsville, GA 30677
Phone: 706-***-**** ********@***.***
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