Core Competencies: Certified Social Studies Teacher (6-12)

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Kali W.

Alford
3541 Prince George St. East Point, GA 30344 404-285-9132 [email protected]

CERTIFIED SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER (6-12)


Dedicated Social Studies teacher pursuing a part-time position facilitating the learning of students with varied abilities and learning styles. Teacher is a firm believer that it is the responsibility of Social Studies to mold students into productive citizens of the 21st century.

Core Competencies

Classroom Management Project Based Learning Curriculum Development Instructional Best-Practices

Digital Resources Experiential Learning Instructional Technology High Yield Strategies

Related Work Experience


Media Clerk Redan Middle School Lithonia, GA 2008-2009

Hired as a full-time paraprofessional assisting the Media Specialist Primary Responsibilities: Assisted Media Specialist in keeping a neat and organized catalog of both printed and digital material. Collaborated with teachers in selecting appropriate resources for both instruction and student learning. Maintained electronic instructional equipment in efficient working condition.

Certified Educator

Redan Middle School

Lithonia, GA

2009-2011

Hired as a full-time teacher certified in both Middle Grades Social Studies and English Language Arts

Primary Responsibilities: Provided student-based instruction for students of diverse learning styles and abilities. Maintained a non-threatening classroom environment conducive to mastering Georgia Performance Standards. Mentored high risk students through various clubs and organizations such as Young Men of Distinction, RMS Step Team, and the Raider to Raider mentoring program.
Certified Educator Riverwood International Charter School Atlanta, GA Present

Hired as a full-time teacher certified in both History and Political Science Consistently earned high marks for instruction, assessing student progress, and classroom management during formal GTOI observations by department chair, Assistant Principal of Instruction, and Principal Developed inventive projects for students that incorporated Georgia Performance Standards which have become norms for project based learning with department. Consistently recommended to mentor and redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by providing a positive outlet through which to express themselves freely and confidentially. Served on school committees such as Media Literacy, Athletics, and School Improvement.

Key Contributions:

Education & Credentials


B.A. Secondary Education of History M.Ed. Instructional Technology Columbus State University Kennesaw State University 2004-2009 2013-Present

Georgia Teacher Certification in following content areas. Middle Grades Social Studies Middle Grades English Language Arts History

References
Kris Hale 404-847-1980 Jenny Holloman 678-874-7935 Social Studies Department Chair [email protected] Riverwood International Charter School

Media Specialist Redan Middle School [email protected]

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