Diandra P. Walker, B.S.

101 Willow Tree Lane Thomaston, Georgia 30286 706.741.0086 dwalke17@georgiasouthern.edu

Student-Centered Elementary School Teacher

Skilled in evaluating needs and developing student-focused strategies, teaching aides, materials, and lesson plans. Proficient in involving, motivating, and leading students to achieve classroom goals. Provided well-balanced educational experience, exposure to extracurricular activities, and real-world perspective to learning. Kindhearted and empathetic professional who is flexible and accommodating in the design and implementation of inspiring hands-on lesson, employing wide-ranging manipulatives and IEPs to enhance students achievement. Skilled in addressing student needs, ensuring children will thrive and develop in an adaptable educational atmosphere.

Areas of Expertise
Good Interpersonal Skills Parental Involvement Student-Centered Learning Teambuilding & Supervision Differentiated Instruction Report & Document Preparation Problem Solving Technology Integration Assembling & Maintaining Records Individualize Education Plans Critical Thinking & Questioning Classroom Management Team Teaching Approach Spreadsheet & Database Creation Data Driven Instruction

Student Teaching Experience

Julia P. Bryant Elementary School Brooklet, GA August 2012 to December 2012 3rd Grade Math Teacher Identify childrens individual and collective learning needs and planning, preparing and delivering instruction that caters for the full ability range within the class. Foster the appropriate skills and social attitudes in elementary school students and work collaboratively with other third grade teachers to coordinate curriculum. Employ a variety of teaching methods designed to capture students interest and maximize individual learning.

Student Clinical Experience

Mattie Lively Elementary School Statesboro, GA Fall 2010 Kindergarten Practicum Develop hands-on instruction to create an effective environment for mathematic instruction; motivate students to challenge themselves during instruction. Collaborate with other teachers at the kindergarten level to coordinate lessons and develop and implement daily lesson plans and objectives. Screven Elementary Sylvania, GA Spring 2009 1st Grade Practicum Student Collaborate with other first grade teachers to ensure all students are taught the same information based on learning objectives. Develop themes, lesson plans and ideas for teaching concrete and abstract skills and skill sets. Assist students in educational, social and behavioral growth by providing numerous and varied learning opportunities.

Education & Certificate

Masters of Education in Instructional Technology Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA Still Attending Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 2012 Bachelors of Arts in Modern Languages: Spanish Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 2011 Clear & Renewable Teaching Certificate in Middle Grades Math (4-8) and Early Childhood Education (P-5) in the State of Georgia