Jan Fowler Duke

Email: jduke@upson.k12.ga.us
Algebra / Math Teacher
Passionate, flexible and organized math professional with 4 years of teaching experience in high
school Algebra and Finance. Possess ability to explain complicated mathematical concepts in an
understandable manner. Talent for employing unique strategies to effectively engage all students
and foster a lover for learning. Encouraging and patient; provide individualized and
extracurricular support for students that are struggling with mathematical learning concepts.
Develops an excellent rapport with students, fellow staff, and parents to produce a friendly and
supportive school community.
Key areas of expertise include:
 Technology Integration
 Creative Questioning
 Creative Lesson Planning
 Heterogeneous Grouping
 Rubrics
 Student Motivation
 Classroom Management
 Use of Manipulative
 Critical Thinking
 Software (Microsoft Office, Google Drive/Classroom/Slides,)
 Math Apps (GeoGebra, Desmos, IXL)
 Enthusiasm and friendliness
 Time management

Career Experience
UPSON-LEE HIGH SCHOOL, Thomaston, Georgia August 2016 – present
2019/2020 - Taught three mathematic sections including Gifted/Honors Algebra 1, Algebra 1,
and Algebra 2 Support. Designed and presented comprehensive lesson plans which incorporated
scaffolding, ensuring that each student was able to retain and understand the materials at hand.
Developed unit-based projects that centered on real-world situations to show students the
importance of gaining a solid education and how math correlates with everyday life.
Incorporated various technologies in the classroom including smart boards, TI-84 Plus,
Chromebooks, and computer software. Collaborated with colleagues to plan, integrate new
activities and allocate effective resources.
 Introduced a new mathematics enrichment program for the support students who were not
ready for Algebra 1 during the first semester of the school year to prepare them for
Algebra 1 curriculum during the second semester. Utilized math manipulatives, graphing
 calculators, and graphic organizers to assist with introducing this program. Cultivated a
fun and interesting learning environment which encourages questions and class
discussions. 96% of these students passed Algebra 1 after taking this class.
2018/2019 – Taught three mathematics sections including Gifted/Honors Algebra 1, Algebra
1, and Math of Finance. Implemented stimulating lessons to capture students’ attention and
interest. Utilized discussion-based lessons in order to promote a deeper understanding of the
concepts. Created and administered weekly quizzes, unit tests, and tracking of student
progress. Offered after-school tutoring to help struggling students improve their critical
thinking and problem-solving skills. Provided lunch and after-school tutoring for not just my
students but all Algebra 1 students for two weeks before Milestone testing.
 Developed thematic units that incorporated real world examples to introduce new
materials, consolidate important concepts, and encourage student learning.
2017/2018 – Taught four Algebra 1 classes, one Math of Finance, and one Study Skills.
Utilized math manipulatives and graphing calculators to assist with introducing new concepts
and enhancing students’ skills. Provided clear and consistent directions to keep the class
focused and on track. Gave praise and assurance to boost students’ self-confidence and self-
esteem. Cultivated a fun and interesting learning environment which encouraged questions
and class discussions.
 Offered after-school support to help failing students succeed. Incorporated graphic
organizers and materials tailored to meet diverse needs resulting in these students passing
with flying colors.
2016/2017 – Taught one gifted/honors Algebra 1 class and four Algebra 1. Devised lesson
plans that facilitated all styles of learners, promoted active participation, and drew
connections between the classroom and the real world. Promoted proper classroom etiquette.
Coordinated with colleagues to share best practices, refine teaching methods, and address
academic and behavioral matters.
 Liaised with mentor teacher and administration to resolve behavioral issues of several
students and implemented modification strategies and outlined consequences to get the
students focused on learning.

Professional Development

 Differentiated Instruction
 Math Manipulative Mania
 Mathematics Equity Summit
 High Impact Math Strategies
 Mathematical Mindsets
 The Culturally Responsive Classroom
WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA BANK, Thomaston, Georgia April 1992 – November 2015
As a key member of executive management, I have led a wide variety of major organizational
units and initiatives utilizing leadership principles to increase earnings, create new functions,
improve efficiencies, and achieve quantifiable expense reductions.
Vice President / Cashier / Chief Financial Officer / Compliance Officer / Holding Company
Secretary / Human Resources
 Manage diverse financial and administrative functions for bank and holding company.
 Serve as Bank Cashier and Holding Company Secretary.
 Develop and manage annual budget, financial performance reporting, personnel
processes, and audit/compliance for the bank.
 Designed business continuity plans and recovery centers, coordinated all emergency
response team activities, and managed security access issues.
 Prepare financial reports such as call report, FRY-6, FRY-8, FRY-9.
 Work with President/CEO in daily monitoring of general ledger, income/expenses.
 Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for the board of
directors.
 Prepare annual financial statements including consolidated balance sheet, income
statement, comprehensive income, statement of stockholder equity, and statement of cash
flows for shareholders.
 Process dividends and proxies for annual meeting of shareholders.
 Responsible for end of year processing including final tax entries and third party close
outs.
 Responsible for preparing quarterly asset/liability reports and balance sheet modeling
systems and formulating various growth and risk management strategies.
 Responsible for developing, documenting, and implementing a comprehensive and
systematic methodology for determining the allowance for loan and lease loss in
accordance with GAAP. Revised the written policies and procedures pertaining to the
ALLL to include the new calculations and documentations as well as the FAS5 and
FAS114 requirements.
 Manage investment portfolio including purchases, sells, calls and maturities.
 Responsible for maintaining proper pledges to public fund accounts.
 Responsible for coordinating with internal and external auditors and regulators and
preparing all pre-exam and exam packages including ALERT downloads.
 Calculate liquidity and dependency ratios on a monthly and quarterly basis for reporting
to the Board.
 Responsible for monitoring of all federal rates including treasury and prime and making
changes on the system as needed.
 Handle all bank insurance and determine proper coverage is being held.
 Perform quarterly mark to market on investment security portfolio and adjust investment
accounts as needed to reflect the tax effect.
 Responsible for quarterly and annual tax reporting and submitting payment via EFTPS.
 Experienced within all areas of deposit operations including ACH, wire transfers, return
item processing and research.
 Responsible for all third party maintenance agreements as well as payment of
maintenance fees.
 Determine annual accruals and set up on system including but not limited to tax accruals,
depreciation, profit sharing, maintenance, etc.
 Responsible for coordinating with the state department for renewals of all property held
by the bank and holding company.
 Experienced in CTR and SAR reporting as well as review of the FINCEN 314A requests.
 Responsible for record retention and destruction.
 Responsible for the processing and compliance of all legal orders including garnishments,
levies, child support orders, embezzlement and fraud.
 Supervise the following areas: all accounting functions, operations, internal control and
information security, budgeting and forecasting, CRA/compliance, contingency planning,
federal funds sold/purchased, investment portfolio, FHLB advances.
 Have supervised and directly participated in various system conversions and
implementations, ranging from departmental specific applications to organizational wide
core processing systems.
 Responsible for review of correspondent bank accounts including statements to determine
items are clearing properly. Also responsible for maintaining proper balances required in
all accounts and the transferring of funds as needed.
 Collaborate with all areas within the bank to formulate and implement operational risk
methodologies employing change management disciplines. Present operational risk
material to President/CEO.
 Head of Audit Committee and senior member of Compliance and Information Security
Committees.
 Responsible for interviewing and hiring of all employees other than loan officers.
 Annual research, pricing and preparation of employee benefit program.
 Supervise and coordinate all training and development of employees.
 Maintain all holding company records. Responsible for purchases and sells of all bank
stock as well as maintaining any treasury stock held.
 Responsible for preparing the annual disclosure statements and updating the bank’s
public file.
 Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Bank’s Compliance Program
and for the development and management of the compliance processes of the bank.
Performed and monitored semi-annual risk assessment for the bank. Revised policies and
procedures and trained and advised staff regarding new and existing compliance laws and
regulations. Performed periodic compliance testing to ensure the effectiveness of the
 compliance program. Reported all compliance related matters to the board on a monthly
basis.
 Developed, wrote and implemented the following policies:
o Customer Identification Program
o Anti-Money Laundering Policy
o Customer Due Diligence Policy
o Do Not call Policy
o Wire Transfer Policy and Procedures
o Know Your Customer Policy
o Regulation P – Privacy Policy
 Updated or rewrote the following policies:
o Five Year Strategic Plan
o Teller Training and Procedures Manual
o Community Reinvestment Act Policy
o Bank Secrecy Act Policy and Training Manual
o Interbank Liabilities –Regulation F Policy
 Worked directly with the BSA officer to update our BSA Compliance monitoring
program and implement a risk rating system.
 Worked as Interim Information Security Officer from August 2004 through July 2006
and again from May 2007 through January 2008. Responsible for all system saves, core
processor releases, backups, PTF’s, tax reporting (printing customer tax notices and
submitting tax file to IRS), email management, internet banking and bill pay
administration, website maintenance, OFAC reporting, virus and spam filtering
maintenance, and all troubleshooting on hardware and software issues. Involved in
coordinating annual vulnerability scans and network penetration testing. Responsible for
daily and weekly balancing and replenishment and maintenance of all bank ATM’s.
 During interim IS period, designed new bank website and worked with representatives
from each department to gather all necessary data for the site.

Education
Masters in the Art of Teaching, Secondary (2019 - present)
GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY – Milledgeville, Georgia
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting (1990)
GEORGIA SOUTHERN COLLEGE – Statesboro, Georgia
Georgia Bankers Association
Southern Audit & Operations School (1997)
Operations Track/ Honor Graduate
References: Available Upon Request