PAMELA TYSON

184 Sonata Circle, Pooler, GA 31322

Cell: 912-655-1268
pamela.tyson@sccpss.com

Media Specialist Graduate School Portfolio

www.pamelatyson.weebly.com
Professional Profile
Dedicated educator with five years experience as a classroom teacher and an additional three years experience as
an Instructional Technology Coach. Extensive background in developing creative lesson plans that utilize modern
instructional techniques and implement instructional best practices. Maximizing learning opportunities through the
use of technology and innovative strategies in diverse classroom settings. Applying concepts from professional
development trainings and higher education to increase student and teacher knowledge and understanding.
Experience introducing a broad range of subjects and developing student literacy skills. Strong classroom
management skills infused with student motivating techniques. Committed to maintaining excellent student and
teacher relationships through effective communication and involvement.
Core Qualifications

Strong collaborator
Tailoring curriculum plans for co-teaching
Learning style assessment
Differentiated instruction
Thematic study techniques
Knowledge of Copy Right and Cyber Safety
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21 Century Learner Skills and Attributions

Interactive teaching/learning
Positive learning environment
Creative questioning
Inquiry-based learning
Student-centered learning
Digital Story Telling
Collection Analysis

Digital image production/editing

Digital Cameras/Recorders
Web 2.0 Sites
Social Media and Networking
Weebly Website Builder
Electronic and Voice Call Outs
Folletts TitleWise

Technology

COWs
Renaissance Place (Accelerated Reader)
Destiny Cataloging System
Promethean Board, Mimio, SMART Board
OakTree Website Builder
Class Response Systems
iOS

Education
Georgia Southern University, M.Ed. Instructional Technology with Media Specialist Certification 2012
University of Georgia, B.B.S. Real Estate 2004
Certifications
Media Specialist P-12
Early Childhood Education P-5
Middle Grades Language Arts 4-8
Professional Experience
Instructional Technology Coach
August 2012 to Current
Serving: Bloomingdale, Butler, Garden City, Marshpoint, Pooler, Pulaski, Southwest Elem., West Chatham Elem.
Collaborated with Media Specialists, classroom teachers, and administrators to formulate school technology plans
Assisted teachers in classroom technology integration
Implemented district initiatives involving district mandated software, programs, and/or hardware for approximately
4,000 teachers
Created and managed online courses to address educators needs
Recommended training needs based on teacher, administrative, and district input to further enhance technology
integration in the classrooms
Conducted training for teachers, media specialists, and media clerks in 2013 Media Specialist Collaborative

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Attended professional development on district initiatives such as Google and iOS products to gain better
understanding of function within an educational setting (classrooms and media centers)

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
August 2010 to August 2012
West Chatham Elementary School
First class of Bright from the Start Pre-Kindergarten Program WCES
Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration,
participation, and progress student accountability
Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from supervisors, parent feedback, and individual students
Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions
Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing
exercises
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
August 2007 to August 2010
Pulaski Elementary School
Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop school fund raising projects for charity committee
Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in Math and English
after school tutorial
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 20 students
Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional program which was consistent with Bright
from the Start State regulations and goals
Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trips, small group work, and family
projects
Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies, and themes to promote student
interest
Committees
West Chatham Elementary School (WCES)
Literacy Committee
Communication Committee
Pre-Kindergarten Grade Level Chairman 2010-2011
School Improvement Team 2010-2011
Pulaski Elementary School (PES)
Pre-Kindergarten Grade Level Chairman 2009-2010
Media and Literacy Committee 2009-2010
After School Tutorial 2008-2010
Charity Committee 2007-2009
Professional Organizations
Professional Association of Georgia Educators (P.A.G.E.)
American Library Association (A.L.A)
American Association of School Libraries (A.A.S.L.)
Classroom 2.0
Google Apps for Educators
Additional Experience
Commercial Coordinator & Residential Administrator
May 2005-August 2007
Coldwell Banker Platinum Properties
Director of Property Management & Commercial Coordinator
April 2004 to April 2005
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty