Georgina E.

Stephens
EDUCATION University of Maryland Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education o Concentration: Literature o Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.78

4631 Bettswood Drive Olney, MD 20832 c. 240.499.5181 georgina-stephens@comcast.net

College Park, MD May 2013

EXPERIENCE Higher Achievement D.C. Washington, D.C. S.E. Summer School Teacher Summer 2012 o Taught literature classes that supported academic and social development during summer school to middle school youth from underserved communities o Prepared and implemented four original, culturally responsive, arts integrated lesson plans and materials daily that challenged students and encouraged critical thought, social analysis, and the expansion of their discussion/vocabulary/academic writing skills. Preparations varied by grade level and student ability. o Employed innovative classroom management and discipline techniques that created a culture of mutual respect o Meticulously observed each student to document strengths, challenges, and interests on a detailed evaluation at the conclusion of the summer program o Worked collaboratively in a team of other teachers to share best lesson planning and classroom management strategies o Supervised 25 scholars on weekly field trips and one three day, overnight trip to a university o Expanded skills through extensive diversity, lesson planning, classroom management, and various professional trainings Higher Achievement D.C. Washington, D.C. S.E Achievement Coach September 2010- Present o Managed a study hall of 10- 20 students from underserved communities, providing academic and social support o Maintained a direct, open communication with scholars, parents and teachers to help ensure scholar success o Created Achievement Plans and acted as an academic counselor to facilitate the scholars compliance and ensuing growth o Closely monitored each scholars academic and behavioral progress to determine most effective means of support o Prepared and implemented original and meaningful supplemental work and activities tailored to the individual scholars academic needs to enhance academic growth o Expanded skills through extensive diversity, classroom management and various professional trainings Kid Power D.C. Washington, D.C. NE/SW Lead Program Coordinator June 2009- June 2010 o Designed program to provide students from underserved communities with advanced academic opportunities o Implemented original daily lesson plans in Art, English, and Social Studies o Managed and instructed a classroom of 20 students o Planned and executed day long extracurricular field trips to enhance lessons o Expanded curriculum development and classroom management skills through extensive training Breakthrough Collaborative D.C. Tutor/ Saturday School Teacher o Tutored students from underserved communities in all subject areas o Designed and implemented original lesson plans in Creative Writing and Debate o Managed and instructed a classroom of 15-20 students American Studies Association (ASA) Intern o Single handedly copy edited the Annual Convention Program o Maintained association website o Met with professors from major universities to discuss progressive education reform Washington, D.C. NE/SE Sept. 2008- May 2009

Washington, D.C. NW Summer 2007 & Summer 2008

Magruder High School Rockville, MD Classroom Assistant Sept. 2007- May 2008, September 2008- May 2009 o Provided classroom assistance and teacher support o Worked one to one with Special Needs students to assure compliance with their respective I.E.P accommodations o Used trilingual skills to support students in the English as a Second Language program o Assisted an after-school organization to motivate ESOL students to pursue careers in science o Led small group lab activities in ESOL and Special Needs classes
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VOLUNTEER WORK Diamond Sisterhood Washington, D.C. SE Volunteer September 2011- Present o Provided support to pre-teen and teenaged you women from underserved communities through tutoring, high school and college preparation, and mentoring o Organized community service opportunities and field trips to various cultural events o Planned and led seminars in sex education and health, life skills lessons, nutrition and fitness, and conflict resolution Bright Beginnings Inc. Washington, D.C. NW Volunteer September 2010- December 2010 o Provided early childhood education to preschool aged homeless children o Lead activities to promote early literacy o Designed an aesthetically pleasing classroom to create a vibrant, healthy learning environment conducive for optimal growth o Expanded communication and interpersonal skills by developing relationships with student parents to report child progress o Closely observed students skills, interests, and needs to encourage learning and the development of a positive self esteem OTHER American University Washington, D.C. NW Research Presenter November 2009 o Conducted extensive research investigating social inequalities within the District of Columbia Public School System o Presented this research to the students and faculty of American Universitys Department of Education and other interested individuals o Organized a panel discussion to follow the research presentation University of Maryland, College Park College Park, MD Nominee December 2011 o Designed an arts-integrated geometry lesson plan that synthesized District of Columbias content standards for fifth grade math with a strong social justice theme o Nominated by University of Marylands Math Education department to submit this lesson plan to present at the next conference of the Maryland Council of Mathematics Education University of Maryland, College Park College Park, MD Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Taskforce Leader March 2012 o Nominated by a professor to lead a taskforce aimed at promoting the use of culturally relevant curriculum o Designed a presentation synthesizing important information and resources on culturally relevant pedagogy o Presented this information to several classes. Additionally, the professor posted my presentation online so students are able to use it as a resource.