Georgia Karellas

280 Hilltop Lane Unit R Annapolis, MD 21403 (540) 840-7597 gkarella89@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Elementary Education
May 2013
University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
Research Project: Writing: The Impact of Goal Setting and Reflection on Student Performance and
Attitude
Virginia Licensure, preK-6
Maryland Licensure, Elementary Education 1-6
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
George Mason University Fall 2008-Spring 2009
Honors: Deans List, 2 semesters

May 2012

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Fourth Grade Teacher, Antietam Elementary School, Woodbridge VA
Fall 2014 - Spring 2016
Teach all subjects in a fourth-grade general education classroom
Provide a positive classroom environment conducive to learning
Co-Teach with English Language (EL) Specialist to support students with English language
proficiency levels 2-6 based on the WIDA ACCESS
Co-Teach with Reading Specialist to support reading development for all students
Grade-level International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) leader
Grade-level social committee leader
Completed SPOT: A Course to Support the Practice Of Reading and Writing Theory in the
Elementary Classroom, Fall 2015
Fourth Grade Teacher, Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary School, Woodbridge VA Fall 2013 - Spring 2014
Taught all subjects in a fourth grade general education classroom
Upheld a strong classroom management system and created a positive learning climate
Teacher for BOSS (After school SOL remediation program)
Grade-level climate committee leader
Designed research project presentations and implemented Book Club
Implemented math stations paired with accountability
Student Teacher, Courthouse Road Elementary School, Spotsylvania VA
Gretchen Stott, Cooperating Teacher
Taught all subjects in a fourth grade inclusion class of 24 students
Developed units on Fractions and Comprehension Skills
Designed units to meet SOL standards
Adapted lessons for students with various special needs
Extended Practicum, Courthouse Road Elementary School, Spotsylvania, VA
Marsha Dameron, Cooperating Teacher
Observed teaching techniques and taught in a second grade classroom
Designed a unit on United States geography to meet SOL standards

Spring 2013

Fall 2012

Undergraduate Practicum, Various Schools

Spring 2010-Spring 2012
Grades: pre-K, 1st, 2nd (2 semesters), 3rd (2 semesters), and 5th (SPED)
Total Hours: 173

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Intern at Alternative Behavioral Training School, Fredericksburg, VA
Summer 2011
Observed behavioral training in a variety of alternative classrooms
Collected and documented base-line data of student behaviors for intervention
Diagnoses observed: Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Down Syndrome, Intellectual
Disability, and Emotionally Disturbed
Link to my electronic portfolio: georgiakarellasportfolio.weebly.com

Georgia Karellas
280 Hilltop Lane Unit R Annapolis, MD 21403 (540) 840-7597 gkarella89@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Please see attached courses transcript.

SKILLS

Basic knowledge of Spanish

Fluent in Greek
Technology: Powerpoint, Prezi, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, SMART software, document
camera, Apple Ipads within the classroom, and Promethean software

ACTIVITIES / MEMBERSHIPS

Virginia Education Association (VEA), Fall 2014-present

Prince William Education Association (PWEA), Fall 2014-present
Secretary of Kappa Delta Pi, Nu Xi Chapter, Spring 2012-Spring 2013
Student National Education Association (SNEA), 2012-2013
2013 Teacher of Promise

REFERENCES
Latiesa Green, Current Principal
Email: GREENLA@pwcs.edu
Phone: (703) 497-7619
Constance Malmgren, English Language Specialist
Email: malmgrck@pwcs.edu
Phone: (703) 497-7619
Bridget Outlaw, Former Principal
Email: outlawbc@pwcs.edu
Phone: (703) 583-4195
Nicole Byrd, Former Colleague
Email: nicolebross@hotmail.com
Phone: (703) 507-1183
Roberta Gentry, University Supervisor
Email: rgentry@umw.edu
Phone: (540) 286-8083
Gretchen Stott, Cooperating Mentor Teacher
Email: gstott@es.spotsylvania.k12.va.us
School Phone: (540) 891-0400

Link to my electronic portfolio: georgiakarellasportfolio.weebly.com