Shanika Nichole Freeman

Contact Information
Phone: 678-313-6778
E-mail: shanik35@gmail.com/shanika.freeman@clayton.k12.ga.us

Shanika Nichole Freeman

3815 Highview Ter
Smyrna, GA 30082

Objective
To help students become responsible, confident, productive , and effective decision makers, capable of meeting and
exceeding standards set forth by the school, county, state, and national levels; through active learning and participation in
a classroom setting conducive to learning filled with rigor.
Education
University of West Georgia, College of Education
Bachelors of Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Honors: Deans List fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2009

University of West Georgia, College of Education

Masters of Education Degree: Media and Instructional Technology
Honors: Kappa Delta Pi National Honors Society

University of West Georgia, College of Education (May 2017 Graduation)

Education Specialist Degree: Media and Instructional Technology
Honors: Kappa Delta Pi National Honors Society

Cumulative GPA: 3.82

Licensure
Georgia Certification, Grades Pre-K- 5, Active
GACE Basic Skills Test 1 Reading Passed March 17, 2007
GACE Basic Skills Test 2 Mathematics-Passed March 17, 2007
GACE Basic Skills Test 3 Writing-Passed March 17, 2007
GACE Early Childhood Education Test 1 Reading, ELA, Social Studies- Passed March 28, 2009
GACE Early Childhood Education Test 2 Math, Science, Health, Physical Education, and the Arts- Passed October 17,
2009

Work Experience
Georgia Army National Guard, Fort Gillem, GA July 2009-January 2016
SGT/E-5 Team Leader
Provide supervision of enlisted personnel.
Create curriculum and conduct training of new personnel.
Track project completion in area work assignments.
Supervised 20 junior enlisted soldiers.
Unit Prevention Leader (Substance Abuse Tester)
Member of Company level safety team

Intown Academy- Instructional Technologist/Computer Literacy Teacher, Atlanta, GA, July 2014-January 2015
Embedded common core curriculum into ISTE technology standards
Collaborated with K-8 grade teachers on the implementation of technology for each unit of study.
Maintained the schools website.
Served as department chair for specials department
Maintained all technology equipment for the entire school
Administered SLOS to grade K-8th in reading, math, science, social studies, and computer literacy via an online platform
Instructed grades K-8 on various digital resources aligned with ISTE standards and Common Core State Standards

Ponte South Elementary School- Third Grade Teacher, Riverdale, GA, January 2015-Present
Differentiate classwork, homework, and instruction for a diverse range of learners including English Language Learners
and students on IEPs.
Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom, teaching methods, lesson plans and instructional materials
used in teaching diverse subjects (e.g., language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies).
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff.
Attended meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional
competence.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students behavioral and academic
problems.
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among the students.
Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods.
Observed and evaluated students performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests.
Conducted parent teacher conferences at the end of each semester or rating period.
Created detailed progress reports with summaries of the progress of each student within my classroom.
 Serve as grade level chair and social studies lead teacher
Conduct collaborative planning amongst staff members
RTI lead for third grade team
Successfully implement and create meaningful lessons centered around the Georgia Standards of Excellence
Promote a rigorous learning environment, tailored to the needs of individual students
Crayola Creatively Speaking coach for art implementation across the curriculum for grades K-5
Crayola Creatively Speaking Nationwide Panelist
Participant of Clayton County Georgia Milestones Preparation Essentials Project Team Member
School-wide standard deconstruction team member
August 2016 employee of the month
Conduct observations of social studies instruction and provide feedback to educators in grades K-5

Professional Development
Digging Deeper into Mathematics- Presented by Metro RESA
Crayola Creatively Leadership
Social Studies Grade 3 Learning Academy
Science Investigations Lab
Standards Deconstruction

References
Kristen Cade, Personal, Coweta Charter School-, Coweta, GA, 404-983-1692
Gene Dunn, Principal, Intown Academy-Atlanta, GA, (770) 599-0228
Rodney Screen, Assistant Principal, Pointe South Elementary- Riverdale, GA, 770-473-2900 (Contact upon official
acceptance of job)
Alieka, Anderson, Assistant Principal, Intown Academy- Atlanta GA, 770-256-3821
Mechelle Geter, 3-5 Instructional Site Facilitator, Pointe South Elementary-Riverdale, GA,