Margaretrose (Rosie) Gibbons

490 S Barnett Shoals Rd. Apt #438 ♦ Athens, GA 30605 ♦ Cell: 478-550-3656 ♦ mpg96375@uga.edu
(Family Residence) 39 Academy Lane, Midway GA 31320

EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
I intend to pursue a career as an elementary school teacher and to fully utilize the training, skills, and practices inherent in the
specialized dual-degree program for which I was selected. I intend to not only use those attributes but to build upon them and
participate in the evolution of my chosen profession during the 21st Century. I have the necessary basic personal skills and qualities,
communication skills, and the ethical compass necessary to enhance my academic foundation in order to advance toward my stated
professional objectives. I have devoted myself to refining the necessary skills to be the best Early Childhood educator to be ready to
lead my students onward with the tools to meet the next chapters of their lives.

EDUCATION
The University of Georgia August 2015- May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education Athens, GA.
Master of Education, Early Childhood Education
Graduation date: May 2019
Undergraduate GPA: 3.72
Masters GPA: 4.0

Greenbrier High School May 2015

Graduated with honors Evans, GA.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ACTIVITIES

 Selected for participation in inaugural “Double Dawg” program for combined M.Ed. and B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education at the
University of Georgia
 Zell Miller Scholarship Recipient
 Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars chapter at the University of Georgia.
 Member of the University of Georgia Chapter of Sigma Alpha Lambda: National Leadership and Honors Association
 Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success
 Presidential Scholar
 Volunteer with the Clarke County Mentor Program of Athens, GA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Mentor March 2015 to October 2017
Oglethorpe Elementary School in Athens, GA through the Clarke County Volunteer Mentor Program
• Formed a relationship over time with one student; informally tutored my mentee in subject areas designated by her teacher; and, worked to improve my mentee’s
attitude about school

Teaching Experience:
Practicum
Clarke County Early Learning Center, Athens Ga. August 2017 – November 2017
Class: Pre-K SPED (Special Education) 150 hours
Teacher Mentor: Ms. Kristen Thomas (thomaskr@clarke.k12.ga.us)
Duties: Observed and assisted mentor

Practicum
Hull-Sanford Elementary School, Hull Ga. January 2018 – April 2018
Class: Third Grade (Inclusive classroom – combined with SPED students) 192 hours
Teacher Mentor: Mrs. Kellie Speir (kspeir@madison.k12.ga.us)
Duties: Observed and assisted mentor

Student Teaching
Gaines Elementary School, Athens Ga. August 2018 – April 2019
Class: Second Grade 208 hours
Teacher Mentor: Ms. Brittany Cagle (cagleb@clarke.k12.ga.us)
Duties: (Block 3) Initially observe and assist mentor. (Block 4) Share teaching responsibilities and gradually increase subjects for lead teaching
duties.

Specific Acquired Skills:

Experience observing and assisting experienced teachers; experience and ability to work one-on-one with children and to engage with small groups
of children; experience interacting with parents; experience planning and executing lessons; and, experience and abilities to lead classroom activities
in coordination with teacher mentors and University professors and staff.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Babysitter 2009 to Present
Services for various families as requested.

 Assistant Sunday School Teacher (Volunteer) August 2013 to April 2015

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Grovetown, GA

 Volunteer - Special Olympics Columbia County Georgia March 2012; March 2013; March 2014; and, June 2014

 Server – Eli’s Restaurant Evans, Ga. June 2016 – August 2016

 Sales Associate - The Clubhouse Athens, Ga. November 2016 to July 2017

 Modeling – Model garments such as dresses, coats, etc.

Entourage Clothing and Gifts Comer, Ga. May 2016 to December 2017
Red Dress Boutique Athens, Ga. January 2018 – May 2018

REFERENCES

Ms. Brittany Cagle

Second Grade Teacher, Gaines Elementary School
Clarke County School District
900 Gaines School Rd. Athens, GA 30605
School Phone (706) 357-5338
Personal Phone (678) 205-9962
cagleb@clarke.k12.ga.us

Dr. Leslie K. Rech

Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Theory and Practice (Early Childhood Education)
University of Georgia
Aderhold Hall, 110 Carlton Street, Athens, Georgia 30602
Phone (803) 727-4621
lkrech@uga.edu

Dr. Bob Capuozzo

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Educational Theory and Practice (Early Childhood Education)
University of Georgia
Professor-in-Residence, J.J. Harris Elementary Charter School, Professional Development School District
603C Aderhold Hall, 110 Carlton Street, Athens, Georgia 30602
Office Phone (706) 542-4244
Personal Phone (907) 575-8665
cappuozzo@uga.edu