110 EASY STREET FITZGERALD GA, 31750 PHONE 229-423-3998 FAX 229-423-3998 E-MAIL COWARTE@BEN-HILL.K12.GA.

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EFFIE ALANNA BOATRIGHT COWART

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in the field of Instructional Technology.

EDUCATION

1999-2003 Pierce County High School Blackshear, GA High School Diploma Obtained 2006-2008 South Georgia College Douglas, GA Associate of Science 2009-2011 Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA Bachelor of Science in Education 3.67 GPA 1/2012-12/2012 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA Master of Education in Instructional Technology SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to teach and work with students of diverse backgrounds Motivated and energized by the classroom atmosphere Dedicated to helping children learn Implements a creative captivating learning environment Ability to interject innovative ideas Works well with adults and children Willingness to participate in after school activities

RELEVENT EXPERIENCE 3rd Grade Teacher Ben Hill County Elementary School ~Math ~Science Lab Facilitator Ben Hill Primary School, Ben Hill County Schools- Classworks Computer Lab August 2011-Until ~ Work with grades k-2 ~ Morning Duty ~ Assist teachers in modifying lessons within the classworks program ~ Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement lessons for all students ~ Assist teachers in creating CRCT reviews within classworks. ~ Provide differentiated instruction to all students ~ Assign Benchmark Test to all classes grades K-2nd ~ Benchmark testing for grades K-2nd ~ Send weekly detailed report to all teachers. ~ Physical Education Facilitator ~ Progress Monitoring ~ Work with lead teams effectively. ~ Highly organized, dedicated, team player. ~ Monitors After School Students Technology Experience ~ Microsoft Office ~ Photo Story 3 for Windows ~ Windows Movie Maker ~ Excel ~ Microsoft Powerpoint ~ www.prezi.com (presentations) ~ www.voki.com (avatar) ~ Classworks ~ www.pbworks.com (wiki) ~ www.mydropbox.com Student Teaching Ben Hill Elementary School, Fitzgerald, GA Spring 2011 ~ Taught 30 students, 5th grade ~ Successfully designed and enforced behavior management plan for classroom and managed classroom behavior ~ Plan and conduct lessons

~ Participated and attended meetings and workshops to gain knowledge about literacy and programs being implemented in elementary schools ~ Integrated technology and creativity into lessons taught ~ Collaborate with teachers in planning, preparing, and organizing thematic units Substitute Teaching Ben Hill Primary School/Ben Hill Elementary School, Ben Hill County Schools- October 2010-January 2011 ~ Experience working with exceptional students in general and special education classrooms ~ Experience working with emotional behavior disorders ~ Experience working with specific learning disorders ~ Develop lesson plans for diverse learners Field Experience Ben Hill Primary School, Ben Hill County Schools- Field Observations Fall 2010 ~ Observed a 2nd grade classroom ~ Organized and instructed two-week unit in 2nd grade social studies ~ Experience working with EBD students Ben Hill Primary School, Ben Hill County Schools- Field Observations Spring 2010 ~ Observed a 1st grade classroom ~ Organized and instructed science lesson ~ Observed classroom and behavior management in diverse classroom Ben Hill Elementary School, Ben Hill County Schools- Field Observations Fall 2009 ~ Observed a 3rd grade general classroom ~ Assisted the teacher with behavior modifications and daily activities ~ Planned and conducted social studies lesson ~ Helped with field trip Lab Facilitator Ben Hill Primary School, Ben Hill County Schools- Classworks Intervention/ Lab Facilitator January 2008- May 2009 ~ Work with grades k-2 ~ Modify lessons within the classworks program ~ Develop and implement lessons for kindergarten students ~ Collaborate with teachers about classworks ~ Work with specific learning disorders ~ Progress Monitoring

Volunteer and Tutor Communities in Schools, Ben Hill County- Volunteer tutor August 2007- Present ~ Tutor students in reading and language ~ Assist students with Student Achievement Contest ~ The 1st grade student I tutored won written expression at the state level. Ben Hill Primary, Ben Hill County- Volunteer ~ Assist with field day activities ~ Assist with reading celebration ~ Assist with cupids cookout ~ Assist with book fair ~ Relay for Life 2007-Present ~ Adopt a Family for Christmas 2006-Present Junior Women Club of Fitzgerald ~ Assist with local fundraisers ~Raise money throughout the year for Fitzgerald Humane Society, Scholarship, School supplies for local schools, and donate to local nursing homes. ~ Care packages for our troops 2006-present PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Georgia Association of Educators 2009-Present National Education Association 2009-Present National Society of Leadership and Success 2009-Present Junior Women Club of Fitzgerald

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Sigma Alpha Pi- National Excellence in Leadership Award- 2010 Presidents List- Spring 2011 Presidents List- Fall 2010 Academic Achievement List- Summer 2010 Academic Achievement List- Spring 2010

 Academic Achievement List- Fall 2009 Perfect Attendance K-12