Emily Buff

48 French Village Blvd. • Sharpsburg, Georgia 30277

404-512-3241 • eabuff@bsc.edu • eportfolio: emilybuff.weebly.com

Dedicated special and general elementary educator committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is
stimulating, encouraging and supportive for all students. Believer that all students are capable of success.

EDUCATION
Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, Alabama Expected Graduation - May 2018
Bachelor of Science: Collaborative Education Cum Laude - GPA 3.66
Dual degree in Special Education and Elementary Education (K-6) Major GPA - 3.87
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Over 700 hours of classroom experience. Full field experience log can be found at emilybuff.weebly.com

Student Teacher - Special Education, 1/2018 - 2/2018

Crestline Elementary School, Mountain Brook, Alabama
● Inclusion and Resource (5 weeks)
● Assisted in development of IEPs, attended IEP reevaluation and yearly review meetings, created
and implemented lessons, adapted teaching methods/materials to meet student needs and
interests
Student Teacher - Lower Grade, 2/2018 - Present
Edgewood Elementary School, Homewood, Alabama
● 2nd Grade (7 weeks)
● Instructed 21 children in whole group, small group, and independent work, worked with English
Language Learner students, accommodated/modified lesson for children with IEPs, handled full
teaching and planning responsibilities of a classroom teacher

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Summer Camp Counselor, 6/2016 - 7/2017
Peachtree City Recreation Center - Glenloch, Peachtree City, Georgia
● Supervised campers ages 6-12 which included: creating activities for campers, handling conflicts
with parents, supervising a small group of campers during field trips and collaborating with other
counselors to enhance the camp experience for campers.
Daycare Assistant, 5/2015 - 8/2015
Anneewakee Academy, Douglasville, Georgia
● Supervised up to 24 children ages 6-12 which included: supervising children on field trips,
handling conflicts between children, communication with parents, supervising unstructured play
time and creating engaging activities

References available upon request