Educator
Resume:
Catherine Simpson
Savannah, GA 31419
*********@*****.***
Seeking a position that will promote growth and improve my existing skill set.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
My attention to detail, ability to provide timely results, ability to learn quickly, work well without supervision, and consistently exceed basic job requirements, has allowed me to move quickly, within the corporation, into positions of increasing responsibility and to take on special projects.
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Machines: IBM PCs and Clones
Languages: Visual Basic (4.0, 5.0 & 6.0)/ C (4.52)/ SQL (6.5 & 7.0)
Programs: Microsoft Office/ Oracle/ Lotus Notes/ Works for Windows/ CAS Professional/ pcANYWHERE32/ DocuTREEV/ Watermark/ WS_FTP Pro/ Print Monitor/ IEP Online/ SEAS
Operating Systems: OS/2 LAN/ VOS Stratus/ DEC Alpha/ DOS/ Windows 9x/ Windows 20xx/ Windows NT/ Windows XP
EXPERIENCE
Educational Aide (November 2008 to May 2011)
Brittin Elementary School, Department of Defense Educational Activity (DoDEA), Fort Stewart, Georgia
• Assisted assigned student with cerebral palsy.
• Filled in as substitute teacher as needed.
• Participated in school, parent conferences, and after school activities.
General Education Teacher (August 2007 to May 2008)
Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic School, Diocese of Savannah, Savannah, Georgia
• Developed and implemented lesson plans for a diverse group of sixth and seventh graders.
• Incorporated cross-curricular components into lessons.
• Participated in school and accreditation meetings, parent conferences, and after school activities.
• Sponsored Student Council and Jr. Beta Club.
Collaborative Special Education Teacher (August 2006 to February 2007)
Bryan County Middle School, Bryan County Public Schools, Pembroke, Georgia
• Developed and implemented lesson plans for a diverse group of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders.
• Incorporated cross-curricular components into lessons.
• Participated in grade level curriculum and team meetings, parent conferences, and after school activities.
• Created, modified and updated Individualized Educational Plans for assigned sixth and seventh graders.
Resource Teacher (December 2005 to May 2006)
Snellville Middle School, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Snellville, Georgia
• Developed and implemented lesson plans for a diverse group of special education sixth graders.
• Developed team time on weakest strand for a diverse group of sixth graders.
• Participated in grade level curriculum and team meetings, parent conferences, and after school activities.
• Created, modified and updated Individualized Educational Plans for assigned sixth graders.
• Used cultural activities, songs, and materials to enhance student learning and self-esteem.
Student Teacher (August 2005 to December 2005)
Lilburn Middle School, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Lilburn, Georgia
• Developed and implemented lesson plans for a diverse group of regular and special education sixth graders.
• Incorporated cross-curricular components into lessons.
• Participated in grade level curriculum and team meetings, parent conferences, and after school activities.
• Used cultural activities, songs, and materials to enhance student learning and self-esteem.
Methods Experience (March to May 2005)
River Trail Middle School, North Fulton County Public Schools, Duluth, Georgia
• Developed and implemented lesson plans for a diverse group of gifted and special education eighth graders.
• Participated in grade level team meetings, parent conferences, committee meetings, and after school activities.
• Devised projects for individual inquiry and small group for students with a diverse interests and achievement levels.
Middle Childhood Education Program Student (August 2002 to December 2005)
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Production Data Analyst/ EDT Specialist (October 1999 to April 2001)
ADP COBRA Services formerly, netBOA, Stone Mountain, Georgia
Senior Customer Service Representative (May 1998 to October 1999)
netBOA formerly, COBRA Administrative Services, Stone Mountain, Georgia
Claims Processor (April 1998 to May 1998)
Insurance Overload Systems (temporary agency), Atlanta, Georgia
Data Transmissions (August 1996 to April 1998)
National Data Corporation (acquisition Equifax Healthcare), Norcross, Georgia
Customer Support (May 1996 to August 1996)
Equifax Healthcare, Norcross, Georgia
Benefits Examiner (October 1994 to May 1996)
First Health (formerly ALTA Health Strategies) Tucker, Georgia
Provider Relations Managed Care (June 1993 to October 1994)
Travelers, Atlanta, Georgia
HMO Claim Trainee (May 1993 to June 1993)
CIGNA, Tucker, Georgia
Claims Analyst/Plan Administrator (May 1992 to May 1993)
Stowe Associates, Tucker, Georgia
Benefits Examiner (June 1991 to May 1992)
ALTA Health Strategies, Tucker, Georgia
Claims Analyst (August 1989 to May 1991)
Jones, Hill & Mercer, Inc., Savannah, Georgia
Clerical - Group Claims (April 1989 to July 1989)
Jones, Hill & Mercer, Inc., Savannah, Georgia
EDUCATION:
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science in Education – December 2005
Major: Middle Childhood Education (Language Arts and Social Studies)
Gwinnett Technical Institute
Associate in Applied Technology – May 2001
HIAA: Successful completion of parts A and B Group Life and Health Insurance
Praxis II: Successful completion of Middle School Language Arts, Middle School Social Studies, Special Education Behavioral/Emotional, and Special Education Learning Disabilities
GACE: Successful completion of Middle Grades Science, Middle Grades Reading, and Early Childhood Education Test I and II.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE)
Kappa Delta Pi – Honor Society for Education
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