KELLY GIRTZ

 (706) 369-9457

 

EDUCATION:

 

            Piedmont College, Athens, Georgia

            Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Social Science Education May 1998

            3.95 GPA

            Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia

            Bachelor of Science in Sociology December 1993

            3.74 GPA

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

 

Social Studies Teacher/Student Advisor, Classic City High School, Athens, Georgia.  Responsible for providing creative instruction and assessment in World History, U.S. History, American Government and Economics classes.  Other duties include evaluating student transcripts and arranging and monitoring student internships.  (July 2003-present)

Language Arts and Georgia Studies Teacher, W.R. Coile Middle School, Athens, Georgia.  Responsible for responding to student needs, planning and executing lessons, assessing students’ progress, maintaining a safe learning environment, and interacting with other members of the school community to provide for the needs of students.  Other tasks have included SST Coordinator and Hospital/Homebound Teacher.  (August 1998-May 2003)

Supervisor, Room Service Attendant, Server, Holiday Inn, Athens, Georgia.

Responsible for supervising a room service and restaurant operation of five to ten employees per shift, providing prompt, friendly service and maintaining a clean, safe workplace with high food quality standards. (August 1996-August 1998)

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

 

Student Teacher, Cedar Shoals High School, Athens, Georgia.  Responsible for determining student ability, planning and executing lessons, assessing and reacting to student progress, maintaining a safe learning environment and interacting with other members of the school community to provide for the needs of students. (September 1997-May 1998)

Student Intern, Child Protective Services, Department of Social Services, Norfolk, Virginia.  Responsible for investigating claims of child abuse and neglect by assisting with field visitations and client interviews, composing risk assessments and dispositional assessments, coordinating with other service agencies and cooperating with law enforcement personnel.  (January 1993-May 1993)