About+Me

= About Me = I am a Georgia native, born in Savannah, GA. and growing up in Atlanta, GA. I served in the U.S. Navy for 8 years as a Data Systems Technician and Navy Recruiter. While serving in the Navy I visited over 20 countries while serving aboard the U.S.S. Mahan DDG-42  I am married to the former Lisa Lunsford of Conyers, GA.I have a 19 year old step-son, Dylan. We have a Chihuahua named Santiago who rounds out our family. I have spent the last five years teaching Earth Science and Social Studies at Conyers Middle School in Conyers, GA. I have coached wrestling, football, & track.

 **Bachelor of Arts, Middle Grades Education** Summa cum laude 3.93 GPA
 * Education ** 2005 - 2007Clayton State University Morrow, GA

 2005 Griffin Technical College Griffin, GA 4.0 GPA  1980 Lithonia High School Lithonia, GA **High School Diploma Graduate**
 * Certified Manufacturing Specialist **
 * Certification **
 * Ø Clear Renewable T-4 Georgia Teaching License
 * Ø GACE certified - Middle Grades Science
 * Ø <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">GACE certified - Middle Grades Social Studies
 * Ø <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">PSC certified Middle Grades Language Arts
 * Ø <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Gifted Endorsement certified

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Science Teacher <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Social Studies Teacher <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Reading Teacher <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Program Challenge Teacher <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Inclusion Team Teacher <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Two man team Teacher (science and social studies) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> //Teaching responsibilities include:// <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">(Cont’d)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Professional **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Experience ****<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">2007 – 2012 Conyers Middle School - Conyers, Georgia **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Planning creative and differentiated lessons **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> based on //Georgia Performance Standards//
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Professional **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Experience ****<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">2007 – Present Conyers Middle School - Conyers, Georgia **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Teaching four classes daily **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> using differentiated instructional methods which provide a rigorous yet interesting curriculum while accommodating various learning styles.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Using technology **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> in day to day classroom activities including the use of computers, Interwrite pad, Elmo document projector, Classroom Performance System remote response system, DANA processing systems, Study Buddies, LCD Projector, Read-A-Loud and Write-A-Loud assistive technology, Gradespeed electronic grade book, and Schoolnet planning and tracking software
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Building excellent relationships **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> with students, parents, faculty, and administrators in order to positively influence the school culture and to directly affect student performance and involvement


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Maintaining parental contact **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">to ensure parent involvement through phone calls, email, letters and other means of communication

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Science teaching internship – Clayton State University <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Ms. Donna Skinner – Mentor <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">**************************************************
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">2006 – 2007 Austin Road Middle School, Stockbridge, Georgia **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Other **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Qualifications **
 * Ø <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">6D Team Leader
 * Ø <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Head Wrestling Coach
 * Ø <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Head Track Coach
 * Ø <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> Assistant Football Coach
 * Ø <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Robotics Coach
 * Ø <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">NASA Microgravity Flight Team Member
 * Ø <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">AVID Team Member
 * Ø <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Research and Development experience as a lab technician at Toppan InterAmerica
 * Ø <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Commercial Driver’s License
 * Ø <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> U.S Navy Recruiter
 * Ø <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"> U.S. Navy Data Systems Technician