Shanika Freeman is seeking a teaching position and has over 10 years of experience in education. She has a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, a Master's in Media and Instructional Technology, and an Education Specialist degree. She is currently a third grade teacher and has held positions as an instructional technologist and computer teacher. She maintains high grades and is involved in professional development opportunities.
Shanika Freeman is seeking a teaching position and has over 10 years of experience in education. She has a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, a Master's in Media and Instructional Technology, and an Education Specialist degree. She is currently a third grade teacher and has held positions as an instructional technologist and computer teacher. She maintains high grades and is involved in professional development opportunities.
Shanika Freeman is seeking a teaching position and has over 10 years of experience in education. She has a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, a Master's in Media and Instructional Technology, and an Education Specialist degree. She is currently a third grade teacher and has held positions as an instructional technologist and computer teacher. She maintains high grades and is involved in professional development opportunities.
Shanika Freeman is seeking a teaching position and has over 10 years of experience in education. She has a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, a Master's in Media and Instructional Technology, and an Education Specialist degree. She is currently a third grade teacher and has held positions as an instructional technologist and computer teacher. She maintains high grades and is involved in professional development opportunities.
Objective To help students become responsible, confident, productive , and effective decision makers, capable of meeting and exceeding standards set forth by the school, county, state, and national levels; through active learning and participation in a classroom setting conducive to learning filled with rigor. Education University of West Georgia, College of Education Bachelors of Science Degree: Early Childhood Education Honors: Deans List fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009
University of West Georgia, College of Education
Masters of Education Degree: Media and Instructional Technology Honors: Kappa Delta Pi National Honors Society
University of West Georgia, College of Education (May 2017 Graduation)
Education Specialist Degree: Media and Instructional Technology Honors: Kappa Delta Pi National Honors Society
Cumulative GPA: 3.82
Licensure Georgia Certification, Grades Pre-K- 5, Active GACE Basic Skills Test 1 Reading Passed March 17, 2007 GACE Basic Skills Test 2 Mathematics-Passed March 17, 2007 GACE Basic Skills Test 3 Writing-Passed March 17, 2007 GACE Early Childhood Education Test 1 Reading, ELA, Social Studies- Passed March 28, 2009 GACE Early Childhood Education Test 2 Math, Science, Health, Physical Education, and the Arts- Passed October 17, 2009
Work Experience Georgia Army National Guard, Fort Gillem, GA July 2009-January 2016 SGT/E-5 Team Leader Provide supervision of enlisted personnel. Create curriculum and conduct training of new personnel. Track project completion in area work assignments. Supervised 20 junior enlisted soldiers. Unit Prevention Leader (Substance Abuse Tester) Member of Company level safety team
Intown Academy- Instructional Technologist/Computer Literacy Teacher, Atlanta, GA, July 2014-January 2015 Embedded common core curriculum into ISTE technology standards Collaborated with K-8 grade teachers on the implementation of technology for each unit of study. Maintained the schools website. Served as department chair for specials department Maintained all technology equipment for the entire school Administered SLOS to grade K-8th in reading, math, science, social studies, and computer literacy via an online platform Instructed grades K-8 on various digital resources aligned with ISTE standards and Common Core State Standards
Ponte South Elementary School- Third Grade Teacher, Riverdale, GA, January 2015-Present Differentiate classwork, homework, and instruction for a diverse range of learners including English Language Learners and students on IEPs. Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom, teaching methods, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects (e.g., language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies). Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff. Attended meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students behavioral and academic problems. Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among the students. Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods. Observed and evaluated students performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests. Conducted parent teacher conferences at the end of each semester or rating period. Created detailed progress reports with summaries of the progress of each student within my classroom. Serve as grade level chair and social studies lead teacher Conduct collaborative planning amongst staff members RTI lead for third grade team Successfully implement and create meaningful lessons centered around the Georgia Standards of Excellence Promote a rigorous learning environment, tailored to the needs of individual students Crayola Creatively Speaking coach for art implementation across the curriculum for grades K-5 Crayola Creatively Speaking Nationwide Panelist Participant of Clayton County Georgia Milestones Preparation Essentials Project Team Member School-wide standard deconstruction team member August 2016 employee of the month Conduct observations of social studies instruction and provide feedback to educators in grades K-5
Professional Development Digging Deeper into Mathematics- Presented by Metro RESA Crayola Creatively Leadership Social Studies Grade 3 Learning Academy Science Investigations Lab Standards Deconstruction
References Kristen Cade, Personal, Coweta Charter School-, Coweta, GA, 404-983-1692 Gene Dunn, Principal, Intown Academy-Atlanta, GA, (770) 599-0228 Rodney Screen, Assistant Principal, Pointe South Elementary- Riverdale, GA, 770-473-2900 (Contact upon official acceptance of job) Alieka, Anderson, Assistant Principal, Intown Academy- Atlanta GA, 770-256-3821 Mechelle Geter, 3-5 Instructional Site Facilitator, Pointe South Elementary-Riverdale, GA,
