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Joyce April Estes 5055 Conns Creek Road, Ball Ground, GA st.

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30107 * 770-893-1201 * je15d3528@westpo

Objective To apply superior technology, communication, mathematical, management and personable skills, education and experience to the online or traditional tea ching environment. Summary of Skills and Qualifications * Six (6) years of professional experience in Mathematics education, four (4) of which have been in the online environment * Suggested, organized and successfully implemented the first hybrid classroom a t Wildwood Christian Academy * Successfully manage and supervise a team of 20-30 Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra , Algebra I & II, Geometry and Trigonometry tutors for Tutor.com * Top of the tier, Level 3, online Mathematics Tutor for Tutor.com * Seven (7) total years of adult management experience * Highly knowledgeable of K-12 and lower-level college Mathematics, all subjects * Sensitive to the diverse socioeconomic and cultural community who pursue an ed ucation * Excellent communication and personable skills; awarded Best in Communication f or January, 2008 by Tutor.com * Talent in teaching and tutoring Mathematics and Technology skills - Consistent ly receive high student and supervisor ratings (please see link below for a samp le of comments) * Highly skilled in software troubleshooting and computer operation - Can perfor m updates and hardware upgrades * Software and technologies including but not limited to: o All MS Office 2003-2010 Applications - Performed complex data analysis on larg e amounts of data using Access and Excel while working as an Electrical Systems Planning Engineer o Skilled on Texas Instruments Calculators and Technology o MS Mathematica o Algebrator o Web 2.0 Tools o WebCT o Blackboard o Basic/Intermediate HTML o Adobe Photoshop and Paint Shop o ESRI GIS User Trained as well as some database training using GIS Certifications Georgia State Secondary Mathematics Education Certification Clear renewable expiration 6/2015 Georgia State Online Teaching Endorsement Clear renewable expiration 6/2015 Education Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia Master of Education in Instructional Technology (2011), 3.92 GPA University of Georgia and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government Management Development Program - Core Leadership Skills Parts 1, 2 and 3 (2005) North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, Georgia Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education (2000), 3.42 GPA Southwestern Technical College, Vidalia, Georgia Basic Electronics Certification (2002), 4.0 GPA

Experience Wildwood Christian Academy, Marble Hill, Georgia * 8th Grade Hybrid Online/Traditional Algebra and 9th Grade Honors Algebra I Tea cher (2010-2011 School Year) * Web Designer (2008 - Present) * Conducted Staff Development Workshop on Technology Integration Tutor.com, New York, New York * Tutor Mentor and Supervisor (August, 2008 - Current) * Mathematics Tutor Level 3 (March 2009 - Current) o Engage in one-on-one live homework help and test preparation to learners rangi ng from Elementary to Adult * Mathematics Tutor Level 2 (July, 2008 - March, 2009) * Mathematics Tutor Level 1 (August, 2007 - July, 2008) In-home Mathematics Tutor, Ball Ground, Georgia Tutor learners of different levels, including but not limited to Trigonometry, G eometry, Algebra I, II and III, College Algebra, Middle and Elementary Math, SAT , ACT, GED and Compass (June 2006 - Current) Pickens County Board of Education, Jasper, Georgia High School Mathematics Teacher (2005-2006 School Year) * Traditional courses in Concepts of Algebra, Applied Algebra and Applied Proble m Solving Sawnee EMC, Cumming, Georgia Electrical Systems Planning Engineer (June, 2001 to July, 2005) * Electrical Engineering work including, but not limited to, system planning, el ectrical system troubleshooting, and power outage study for the 2nd largest elec trical company in Georgia * Successfully managed 20-Year Long Range System Planning project * Successfully managed the conversion of the mapping system of over 130,000 memb ers from AutoCAD to ESRI GIS * Co-Manager of Systems Planning Department Engineering Department Secretary (June, 2000 to July, 2001) * Direct Secretary of the V.P. of Engineering and V.P. of Operations * Presented and implemented Omniform to improve efficiency throughout the compan y * Successfully trained 20+ Staking Technicians on MS Office Applications Interests When I started my career, I entered the Electrical Engineering field. After 4+ years, I knew that teaching was my calling and that I needed to leave t o follow this. My strong desire to teach and grow in education has taken me to a different level. I am very passionate about instructional technology and how to inspire other teachers to be. In the classroom, my passion for mathematics, technology in the classroom and online learning radiates to my students. More information about my Technology and Mathematics experience and projects can be found in my professional portfolio: http://jestesportfolio.pbworks.com/w/pa ge/23097609/Introduction-to-Joyce-Estes%27-Portfolio References References are available on request.

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