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LACY M. RAYMOND

GEORGIA-CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATOR

Dedicated, dependable and highly self-directed elementary school educator with over nine years teaching related experience; committed to developing the whole child through interactive, individualized learning. Experienced in developing lesson plans that accommodate students with various learning styles and academic abilities; devoted to exemplary practices in differentiated instruction through whole, small group, and individual instruction. Served the needs of culturally, racially, and socio-economically diverse populations focusing on observing and participating in effective styles of classroom management that center on the encouragement of each students unique talents and abili ties. Innovative in teaching practices that adhere to the rigor of Common Core Curriculum while integrating cross curricular learning opportunities to enhance students learning. Enthusiastically adapted to and implemented various new technologies to improve student learning; proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Possess exceptional interpersonal skills and aptitude to work collaboratively with students, parents and other colleagues. Fully certified and highly qualified in accordance to states NCLBs Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements. Collaborative Lesson Planning Multi-cultural Instruction (ESL/ELL) Special Needs Programs/RtI Student Assessment Classroom Management Committee & In-Service Leadership Creative Problem Solving Standardized Testing Mentoring & Motivation Parental Involvement Hand-on Instruction Differentiation & Modification

RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE Charles Brant Chesney Elementary School (Title 1) Duluth, GA (Gwinnett County Public Schools) August 2009 - Present Educator (Primary Grades Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, Collaborative Special Education) Successfully instructed and managed a classroom of up to 25 students in all basic subject areas including: reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and health. Maintained a classroom of up to fifteen ELL students, differentiating instruction to meet the needs of the students based on their individual language acquisition scores as based on the ACCESS assessment, and individual ELPP. Co-taught in a classroom of general, special education, and ELL students adhering to Individual Education Plans and also maintaining data for students in the RTI process. Adept at using individual behavioral plans, proficient at redirecting students in order to avoid conflict and maximize learning time. Proficient in the implementation of center-oriented style of teaching that tailors tasks and assignments to meet the needs of the students within the group. Quickly learned new technologies and adapted them for everyday use in the classroom including SmartBoard and Mimeo Technologies and learning devices KindleFires/iPads and related applications, and web-based tools used on tablets and laptop computers. Stayed in close contact with parents via face to face interactions, e-mail, and phone conversations to include the parent in the students progress and discuss how best to help the student at home. Orchestrated and implemented lesson plans to students who were part of the Saturday School Intervention Program designed to help struggling students in specific goals (3rd and 5th grade). Constantly assessed students using a multitude of different examination processes in order to establish goals and adapt instruction to specific student needs; Established individual goals through the RBES (Results Based Evaluation System), achieving 90-100% of all student goals year over year. Served as a mentor in advising new teachers about instruction, curriculum, procedures, and practices. Served as a Model Teacher by demonstrating various lessons to novice teachers including the Readers Wor kshop model and strategies to be used in guided reading to help students become excellent readers. Coordinated teacher committee to adapt and implement in-service training for staff members (school-wide) in best teaching practices in the content area of writing. Continuously received high marks in evaluations and comments from administrative team conducting yearly observations. Awarded the FISH accolade for displaying excellence in work ethic, flexibility, dependability, passion, and creativity. Carmel Elementary School Woodstock, GA (Cherokee County Public Schools) July 2008 - November 2008 Student Teacher (3rd Grade) Performed all the duties of a regular teacher under the guidance of my collaborating teacher, including planning and implementation of instruction, assessments, and homework; worked in a co-taught classroom using models such as team and station teaching. Exposed to LFS (Learning Focused School) and experienced in using InFocus Projector and Promethium Board. Received highest performance scores in all areas for evaluations completed by Program Supervisor and Collaborative Teacher. Nominated for Outstanding Student Teacher Award.

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Mableton Elementary School (Title 1) Mableton, GA (Cobb County Public Schools) January 2008 - May 2008 TOSS Intern (Self-Contained EIP Kindergarten) Wrote and implemented integrated thematic units to students who were part of a self-contained Early Intervention Program. Established close relationships with students who had significant behavioral and educational concerns which provided experience in learning how to differentiate instruction to meet a multitude of different styles of learning. Received highest performance scores in all areas for evaluations completed by Program Supervisor and Collaborative Teacher. Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA August 2006 - May 2007 Private Tutor Coached students in Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grades in reading and mathematics. Utilized the results of individual assessments to establish high goals for student achievement and tailored instruction to meet the needs of the particular student while working collaboratively with parent and teacher. Bascomb Preschool Woodstock, GA August 2004 - December 2007 Teacher Implemented theme based curriculum through the use of learning centers and small/large group activities which offered opportunities for intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development. EDUCATION Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education Deans and Presidential List Honors; maintained 4.0 GPA (Bagwell College of Education) CERTIFICATION Georgia Teacher Certification (Grades K-5), 2009 (renewed 2013) Endorsement: Early Childhood Education Fall 2008