Emily Griffin

550 Dearing Street Unit 13 | Athens, GA USA 30606 | eagriff@uga.edu | 678-457-8685

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Successful student teaching of Government, World History, and Psychology courses
Experience in a wide variety of classroom settings ranging from collaborative, to English as a Second
Language, to Advanced Placement
Bachelors degree in Social Studies Education from one of the top ranked Education programs in the
country
Extensive experience with extracurricular activities
EDUCATION
The University of Georgia (UGA)
Bachelor of Science in Education; Major: Social Studies Education
Area of Emphasis in Political Science

Athens, GA
Expected: May 2015

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Intensive 15-week program on Methods, Curriculum, and Practicum
Passed the GACE Political Science I and II exams at the Professional level
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE
Walnut Grove High School, Student Teacher, Loganville, GA
January 2015- Present
Plan and deliver well structured lessons which engage and motivate students
Track student progress through the use of data
Incorporate technology in the classroom including
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of both high and low achieving students
Work with a special education collaborative class
Use data to direct instruction
Maintain communication with parents through updates and positive reports home
Sponsor Student Government Association and Prom Committee
Winder Barrow High School, Practicum Teacher, Winder, GA
August 2014- November 2014
Created lessons that aligned with the state standard and the school pacing guide
Worked with English as a Second Language class
Implemented research based strategies such as inquiry lessons
Prepared students for AP exam
Clarke County Mentor Program, Mentor, Athens, GA
Mentored a 12-year-old boy for the past 2 years
Building relationships with his family, teachers, and community

February 2013- Present

SKILLS
Classroom Technology: Proficient in using SmartBoard, Microsoft Office Suite, Schoology
Relationship Building: Positive relationship building with students, strong interpersonal skills
Parent Communication: Frequent update emails to parents, positive emails home for student behavior
Innovative Lesson Planning: Plans engaging, active lessons focused on developing students critical thinking