Michelle B. Roberts
125 Hollyberry Court
Dallas, GA 30157
770-505-3631 (H)
678-549-3812 (C)
e-mail: [email protected]
Objective
To secure a position in a school system that will best utilize my teaching skills in writing and literature as well as make use of� my leadership abilities, organizational skills, and creativity, while allowing for the opportunity for professional advancement.
Professional/ Experience
English Instructor/� Lead Teacher 12th Grade���� ���������                       2002-Present
South Cobb High School                                                                            Austell, GA
Cobb County Public Schools
My responsibilities include developing challenging and rigorous courses at both the college preparatory and honors and AP  to prepare the students for the rigors of college while still meeting the individualized learning needs of my students while adhering to the Georgia Department of Education's Performance Standards.� In addition, I am responsible for developing assessments to evaluate student progress on these standards.� I have worked with both regular and special needs students and have taught in team situations.� Another aspect of my current position is to work with students to prepare them for standardized testing situations including the GHSWT, the GHSGT, EOCT's, the SAT, and the ACT.

In addition, I have also served as the Lead Teacher for twelfth grade literature and composition for the past two years and as the Lead Teacher for tenth grade world literature for the year prior to that.� This position has allowed me the opportunity to serve in a leadership capacity while working closely with other English instructors to ensure the quality of instruction and consistency throughout our department as well as allowing me the opporunity to help students with scheduling and career planning.

I have also served on our school's scheduling committee last year as we reevaluated the instructional and scheduling needs of our students to ensure they are given the most opportunities for academic growth and development. I am currently serving on our school's technology committee this year to aid with the implementation of technology in the classroom.  I have also served on various school SACS committees as we underwent evaluation two years ago.

Finally, I have worked directly with our county high school language arts coordinator, Carolyn Waters, and other English instructors from throughout the county on several endeavors. First, I have been trained by the College Board as a member of the area vertical team.� I also served this year as a Governor's Honors Judge at the county level. Over the summer I worked to "unpack" the new Georgia Performance Standards and to realign CCPS's county curriculum.� Finally, I have worked to write exemplary units that align with the new Performance Standards.
Eight Grade Language Arts Instructor/ Curriculum Chair�����������   1999-2002
Duluth Middle School                                                                                Austell, GA
Gwinnett County Public Schools
My responsibilities included teaching languages arts both to students in regular education classes and to students in gifted classes.� My position included developing a challenging curriculum based on the county's Academic Knowledge and Skills Standards and the state's Quality Core Curriculum as well as developing assessments to measure student progress.� I also worked with students to prepare them for standardized assessments such as the ITBS, CRCT, Stanford Nine, OLSAT, and GATEWAY Writing Exam.

In addition, I served as both the school's language arts curriculum chair and the eighth grade curriculum chair for two years.� This position allowed me the opportunity to serve in a leadership capacity for the school while mentoring other teachers.� As the curriculum chair, I served on the school's Building Leadership Team, the Quality Improvement Council, and the Local School Action Committee.
Education/Certification
BA English with Teaching Certification (GPA� in Major: 3.68)�                             May 7, 1999
Armstrong Atlantic State University
�                   Major: English��������� ����������� Minor: Education
Gifted Endorsement�������������� ������������������ ������������������ ��������                                                        May, 2002
T4 Clear Renewable Certification������������� ������������������ �������                          ��               Exp. June 2009
AP Language and Composition                                                                                        Summer 2006
Activities/Honors
�South Cobb High School
Teacher of the Year--nominee    2005-2006
National Honor Society Sponsor,  2004-Present
Lead Teacher Twelfth Grade, 2004-Present
Lead Teacher World Literature,  2003-2004
Vertical Team Member,  2004-Present
Scheduling Committee, 2004-2005
Technology Committee,  2005-Present
Governor's Honors Judge--School Level,  2004-2005
Governor's Honors Judge--County Level,� 2005-2006   
Nominated: Who's Who Among American High School Teachers, 2004-2006
     ***Student Nominated Honor
Duluth Middle School
School Language Arts Curriculum Chair,  2000-2002
Grade Level Language Arts Curriculum Chair, 2000-2002
Building Leadership Team,  2000-2001
Quality Assurance Team, 2001-2002
Local School Advisory Committee,  2000-2002
Literacy Council, 2001-2002
SACS Mission and Belief Statement Committee,  2001-2002
Advisor--National Honorary Beta Club,  1999-2002
MOSAIC Judging Committee , 1999-2001
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Calliope (Student Literature Magazine)--Managing Editor, 1998 edition
Dean's List-- Fall 1996, Summer 1997, Fall 1997, Winter 1998
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society--Treasurer, 1998-1999
Technology Related Skills
Exempted via "test out" option--Georgia Technology Requirement
Web Page Design-- Classroom Web Site
PowerPoint
Microsoft Office Suite--Professional and Homec
Windows Operating Systems (3.1 thru XP)
Word Perfect
Gradebook Programs: School Max, IntergradePro, MakingtheGrade, ClassXP
Lotus Smart Suite
Page Maker
Blogging
Claris Works
Open Office
Personal References:  Provided Upon Request
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