Corey Elizabeth Barnwell

3515 Pleasant Springs Drive Cumming, GA 30028

cbarnwell@forsyth.k12.ga.us

678 756 3379

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an upper elementary teacher, preferably with a focus in Mathematics.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Masters Degree in Instructional Technology (in process)
August
2016
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
GPA:
4.0
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude
May 2009
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia
GPA: 3.7
K-8 Math Endorsement Certification
June 2016
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Technology Team Lead for Heard Mixon
Fall 2015-current
Technology Team Member for Heard Mixon
Fall 2011Spring 2015
Curriculum Content Leader for Newton County responsible for:
o Creating benchmark assessments for the county
o Organizing and presenting monthly meetings, leading content coordinators who were
represented by each elementary school in the county
o Collecting, analyzing and organizing resources to build Newton County's elementary curriculum
map
Social Studies
2013-2014
English Language Arts
2012-2013
Grade Level Chair responsible for coordinating and implementing lesson plans
Fall
2012 to Current
Science content coordinator
2013 to
current
Saturday School instructor for remediation with a focus on Science content aligned with the CCGPS
standards
Presenter at the 2014 and 2015 Teach for Tomorrow Technology Conference in Newton County
o Teaching educators how to use specific technology applications including eStudiesweekly and
Powtoon
Proficient in Microsoft Office, SMART Board, Adobe Photoshop, Weebly, My Big Campus, Canvas, Wiki
Georgia Southern University College of Education Student Representative: Member of Search
Committee to interview candidates for Dean of College of Education
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Sawnee Elementary, Cumming, GA
Teacher, Fifth Grade Math
07/16 current
Heard Mixon Elementary, Covington, GA
09/09 - current
Teacher, Fourth Grade Math, Science, Social Studies
08/14 current
Teacher, Third Grade- All Subjects
09/09 05/14
Responsibilities adapted for grade level include:
o Consistently bring under-performing students to grade level or above
o Classes consistently ranked above state and county averages in grade level among Newton
County schools in benchmark scores
o Developed and implemented lesson plans that focused on differentiated instruction of the
CCGPS standards
o Plan and implement lessons using Research Based Instructional Strategies
o Instruct diverse student populations, planning and implementing flexible small groups to
meet the students needs
o Create engaging centers for all subject areas to meet various levels of learners that

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encourage hands on learning and critical thinking skills

Adjust instruction to meet the needs of the all students, including gifted and ELL students
Incorporate technology into daily lessons and/or remediation
Analyze data and adjusted instruction as needed
Provide students with consistent feedback to assist them in meeting goals
Maintain constant contact with parents by phone, email, or letter.
Collaborate and productively work with the staff

Middle Ridge Elementary, Covington, GA

08/09 09/09
Teacher, Third Grade Transferred due to student/teacher ratio
References Available Upon Request