Instructional Technology Portfolio
        Jossette Sherwood-Hill          

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    Professional Objective

      To obtain an instructional technology position where education and work    
      experience can effectively be utilized to facilitate teachers and students use  
      of  technology in the classroom. 

  • Strong classroom management skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues, administration and parents towards a common goal for students.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office System (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint®).

  • Proficient with various technology applications such as Comic Life, Moviemaker, Voice thread, etc.                    

Education

University of West Georgia - Carrolton, GA

Master of Education in Instructional Technology

 

 2008 to 2010
University of West Georgia - Carrolton, GA
Georgia Responds Program:
Certification in Middle Grades – Language Arts and Social Studies

    2002 to 2005   
Ithaca College – Ithaca, New York
Bachelor of Science – Economics-Management		 1979 to 1983

Teaching Certifications

Gifted Endorsement

Middle Grades (4-8) - Language Arts

Middle Grades (4-8) - Reading

Middle Grades (4-8) - Social Studies

Expires 2013

Expires 2011

Expires 2011

Expires 2011

Professional Experience

Adamson Middle School – Rex, GA                                                                         Educator                                                                                              

  • Literacy and Social Studies  – Provide services to sixth grade gifted students

  • Literacy – Taught eighth grade Literacy with emphasis on writing

  • Family Consumer Science - Instructed students in sixth through eighth grade

  2004 to Present
Lee Street Elementary School - Jonesboro, GA                                                     Paraprofessional                                                                                      

  • Reading Assistant – Provided early intervention program services (EIP) for fourth and fifth grade students

  • Kindergarten Paraprofessional – Assisted with classroom management, guided reading and writing skills

  2001 to 2004   
Clayton County Bd of Education - Jonesboro, GA                                                  

Substitute Teacher

  • Maintained classroom management in first – fifth grades

  • Delivered lessons per teacher instructions

    2000 to 2001

Emory University                                                                                                             Financial Aid Advisor                                               

  • Reviewed and evaluated financial aid applications and income taxes to determine financial need.

  • Certified parent and student loan applications.

  • Met with students and families to discuss financial aid.

    1993 to 1999

University of Maryland (UMD), European Division, Athens, Greece      Field Registrar

  • Responsible for day to day operations of UMD educational program on Hellenikon Air Force Base

  • Coordinated course schedule with faculty (American and foreign professors)

  • Discussed financial aid with soldiers and dependents

   1990 to 1993

Cornell University, Ithaca, New York                                                                      
Financial Aid Advisor

  • Counseled students and families members on matters regarding financial aid

  • Performed needs analysis to determine eligibility for financial aid

  • Marketed program to available media

   1988 to 1990
       Professional Affiliation

         National Education Association

 
          Other Interests
                        Reading
                            Sewing
 
                                                                                                      (Resume: PDF review)
               
Last updated by Jossette Sherwood-Hill July 7, 2010                                                                                    Top of page