Mitzi B.

Helms
110 Lynn Place

Cochran, GA 31014

478-230-9785

helmsmitzi@gmail.com

CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (Grades P-5)

Dedicated elementary teacher eager to continue full-time teaching career. Offers a proven track record of commended performance teaching grades 1 and 4, with a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success.

Core Competencies
Creative Lesson Planning Curriculum Development Instructional Best Practices Classroom Management & Discipline Standardized Testing Learner Assessment Experiential Learning Special Needs Students / IEPs

Experience
PULASKI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Hawkinsville, GA Elementary Teacher (1 st Grade), 8/10 to Present Elementary Teacher (4 th Grade), 8/06 to 6/10 Student Teacher (2 nd Grade), 1/06 to 5/06 Hired as a full-time teacher following student teaching practicum, instructing all academic subject areas to classrooms of up to 23 1st and 4th grade students.

Key Contributions: Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects (e.g., language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies). Developed innovative approaches that were repeatedly held up as the model standard for meeting district goals in areas including technology integration across the curriculum, experiential learning, literacy and diversity. Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom. Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors. Actively served on a variety of school committees, including grade-level chairperson, focused on curriculum development, textbook review, fundraising and anti-bullying efforts. Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff. BOHANNONS BUILDERS SUPPLY, INC., Cochran, GA Secretary/Bookkeeper, 6/02 to 5/05 Provided sales and friendly customer service, processed credit applications, completed financial transactions including balancing cash drawer. BLECKLEY COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL, Cochran, GA Substitute Teacher, 8/03 to 12/05 BLECKLEY COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Cochran, GA Substitute Teacher, 8/03 to 12/05

Education & Credentials

MIDDLE GEORGIA COLLEGE Cochran, GA A.A. in Early Childhood Education, 2004 GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Statesboro, GA B.A. in Early Childhood Education, 2006 GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Statesboro, GA M.Ed. in Instructional Technology, 2012 Georgia Teacher Certification (Grades P-5), 2006 (renewed in 2011)