Margaret Fisher

770-238-2866| ​Margaret.fisher@bobcats.gcsu.edu
406 South Wilkinson Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Education
Bachelor of Science in Special Education| GPA 3.7
Minor in Creative Art Therapy
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville GA May 2021

Teaching Experience
Field Based Practicum ​ January 2020 - Current
Lakeview Primary (Milledgeville, GA) All subjects, Self Contained classroom for students with severe and profound
disabilities, grades K-2.
● Created and taught a three day mini-unit, targeting students that were performing on three different grade
levels, to introduce addition using manipulatives following the Georgia Common Core Standards
● Collaborated with my special education host teacher as well as two paraprofessionals on a daily basis to
effectively reach a diverse set of students
● Collected and tracked data to be used for Behavior Intervention Plans
Field Based Practicum ​October 2019 - December 2019
Jones County Highschool (Gray, GA) All subjects, Self Contained classroom for students with mild to moderate
intellectual disabilities and autism, grades 9-12.
● Designed and executed an inclusive physical education program with students with and without disabilities
● Assisted in providing students with a professional community-based learning program
● Observed and analyzed the proceedings of professional learning meetings and IEP meetings
Field Based Practicum ​ August 2019 - October 2019
Putnam County Middle School (Eatonton, GA) English/Language Arts Inclusion and Resource classroom, Grade 7
● Created and taught a poetry lesson, following the Georgia Common Core Standards, in collaboration with my
host teacher and general education co-teacher
● Instructed and encouraged four classes with an average class size of 27 students on a full-time basis
● Observed and analyzed the proceedings of professional learning meetings, IEP meetings, and student support
team meetings
Assistant Teacher | ​Learning Safari, Milledgeville GA August 2017 - August 2019
● Guided children ages 2-3 in a classroom of 15 in developing social skills, personal management skills, language
development, and fine motor skills
● Corresponded with parents and teachers on a regular basis regarding each student’s progress
● Organized and maintained a clean and safe classroom that allowed students to thrive
Lead Teacher | ​Kids ‘R’ Kids, Roswell GA May 2018 - August 2018
● Strengthened and supported student’s development of proper behavior and social skills
● Communicated with parents on a regular basis regarding each student’s development and wellbeing
● Coordinated and executed weekly field trips into the community

Additional Experience
Receptionist | ​Learning Safari, Milledgeville GA December 2019 - Current
● Communicated with parents and teachers
● Consistently managed information using the Procare software including sign in and out, student records, and
billing with 100% accuracy
● Providing administrative and clerical support
 Margaret Fisher
770-238-2866| ​Margaret.fisher@bobcats.gcsu.edu
406 South Wilkinson Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Assistant Program Staff Director | ​Camp Taum Sauk, Lesterville MO May 2017 - August 2017
● Created and coordinated a diverse portfolio of daily programs, in addition to managing counselor, CIT, and
camper schedules and responsibilities
● Administered leadership to campers and staff by guiding various activities, enforcing camp safety regulations,
and using problem solving skills to identify and meet camper and staff needs

Leadership
Council for Exceptional Children |​Junior Representative August 2019 -
Current
● Planned and executed events that celebrate children and adults with exceptionalities
● Corresponded with executive board members of the CEC in order to plan and execute monthly meetings
Kappa Delta| ​Vice President of Membership October 2016 - May 2017
● Collaborated with fellow members of the executive board to organize different events such as recruitment,
sisterhood events, and alumni luncheons for a chapter of 50+ women

Campus Involvement/ Volunteering

Student Recruitment | ​Milledgeville, GA ​October 2019
Kappa Delta Sorority | ​Milledgeville, GA September 2016 - Present
Campus Catholics | ​Milledgeville, GA September 2016 - Present
St Vincent de Paul | ​St. Louis, MO August 2014 - May 2017

Certifications & Scholarships

Google Certified Educator Level 1 April 2020
Emily Myrtice Lynch Scholarship (Education) ​August 2020
Charlotte McClure Scholarship ​August 2020
Apple Teacher Certified ​December 2019
Emily Myrtice Lynch Scholarship (Education) ​August 2019