Stephanie Thurmond, Ma Email & Phone Number

Clayton County, Georgia, United States

• As the primary teacher, I administer assessments and other classroom assignments-Provide innovative and inspiring instruction to students in various subjects and settings (to include small group or whole group)
• Work with students in small groups to assist with and assure they understand the curriculum
• Follow the lesson plans and am an intricate part of the management of the classroom.-As Grade Level Chair, coordinate grade level meetings and ensure teammates have the necessary resources (materials, lesson plans.

Perimeter College - Decatur Campus

• Create a curriculum and teach collegiate level English courses 0989, 0999/1101
• Effectively use a variety of methods to facilitate learning
• Report directly to the Assistant Professor of English in the English Department
• Grade assignments and provide feedback in the respected areas
• Interact with students and provide an open line of communication

Decatur, Georgia

• Assist the Festival Director in communicating with Presidents and members of Homeowner Associations (HOA), faith-based organizations (FBO), and Greek-letter organizations (GLO) in the South Dekalb area.
• Contact HOAs, FBOs, and GLOs via email, telephone, mail, and fax to solicit their monetary support and physical participation in the Heart of South Dekalb Festival; this is an annual event hosted by District 3.
• Speak on behalf of the Festival Director to promote the festival, as well as act as a courier for payments donated to the event.
• Create spreadsheets using Excel and Word to keep track of payments made and the number of volunteers; keep volunteer records updated
• Conduct and record meeting minutes from meetings with festival committee members weekly; these meetings were used to discuss new ideas for soliciting participation from the different groups.
• Use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher to create flyers for promotional usages.

Stockbridge, Georgia

• Worked closely with the President/CEO to develop HR related plans based on current organizational goals
• Managed CEO’s calendar for teleconferences and meetings
• Offered an outstanding sense of engagement and collaboration
• Drove HR operational activities as well as manage corporate projects
• Partnered with internal resources to drive organizational development and effectiveness
• Responsible for employee training and employee development

Decatur, Georgia

• Maintained structure in the classroom during the early mornings before school and after school where I provide enriching activities such as workbook assignments, flash card games, assisting with homework, etc.
• Created lesson plans on a weekly basis
• As a P.E. Teacher, provided active Physical Education curriculum for students grades K3 to 8th grades
• Taught lessons teaching teamwork, hand-eye coordination, following instructions, etc

Greater Atlanta Area

• Assisted the Civil division’s Financial Litigation’s Unit with comprehensive clerical work such as filing, making copies, scanning, producing and duplicating documents, purging and closing files; organizing Discovery.
• Receptionists experience in answering phones (VOIP/switchboard system), checking in visitors, and filing call logs, transcripts, package and mail distribution, and faxes; using Outlook for correspondence typing 45+ wpm.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, IPRO, e-Scan-IT, and other applications and software to help organize case files and archives
• Assisted the Community Outreach Specialists with implementing programs that fostered social and cultural awareness around the city of Atlanta.
• Volunteered as an adolescent liaison who served to watch the children of office personnel during office gatherings and events.
• Assisted with setting up for community service events hosted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office at local schools, college/universities, and churches

Forest Park, Georgia

• Answered phones and scheduled appointments for individuals seeking financial assistance from governmental programs like LIHEAP who aid in the assistance of rent and/or utilities
• Assisted special need clients who had disabilities with filling out their applications, and making sure they have the necessary documents.
• Clerical duties including but not limited to filing, making copies, scanning, labels, etc.
• Assisted with the implementation of programs and events with the Executive Director and Lead Case Worker to provide support and assistance to needy families.
• Observed and took notes while interviews were conducted by the caseworker for their cases and clients.

Lithonia, Georgia

• Reported directly to Atlanta-area District Manager
• Administrator of clerical skills which included but were not limited to filing, scanning, creating Excel, Word, and WordPerfect spreadsheets, and labels; cash handling procedures.
• Maintained inventory and merchandising of shipment from FedEx, UPS, and UCL.
• Supervised up to 20 employees
• Managed the day to day operations of the store; opened and closed doors promptly
• Human Resources skills such as conducting interviews, hiring, terminating, and completing government forms used in the hiring processes

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Elementary Education And Teaching

Master Of Arts (Ma), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

I presented this at the school-wide Spring 2014 Conference. My presentation was on how creative writing creates a more confident, student.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Delta, International Sociology Society Majored in Sociology