APRIL H.

FIELDS

2267 Hwy. 441 N. Dublin, GA 31021

(478) 697-2422 april.m.hampton@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
Media Specialist Certification, expected December 2015
Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA
Master of Education, Reading, Language and Literacy, December 2010
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, May 2007
Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA
Deans List fall 2005-fall 2006
Presidents List Spring 2007
Associate of Art, Early Childhood - Elementary, Middle and Special
Education, May 2004
Middle Georgia College, Dublin, GA
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TEACHING
East Laurens Primary School, East Dublin, GA, July 2008-present
EXPERIENCE
Teach Pre-Kindergarten at a Title-I school.
Create and implement lessons using the GELDS and Multiple
Intelligences to reach all students.
Member of the SACS accreditation Teaching and Learning committee
Member of the SACS hospitality committee
Teach using small group instruction to help struggling students.
Cherokee Elementary School, Americus, GA, July 2007-May 2008
Taught kindergarten at a Title-I Core Knowledge Academy (91%
poverty).
Created and implemented lesson plans as part of the kindergarten team.
Assisted with implementing Honors Day as a member of the Student
Performance Team.
Participated regularly in workshops and training, such as Rock Eagle
Math Conference, Core Knowledge, Reading Mastery and Standards Based
Classrooms.
Volunteered to teach at the after school tutoring program for at-risk
students.
Established a school-wide recycling program.
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STUDENT
Dames Ferry Elementary, Wells Primary School, Vineville Academy,
Porter Elementary School,
TEACHING
Gray and Macon, GA, August 2005-April 2007
Student taught in an EBD second grade classroom at a Title-I school for
a full academic year.
Taught ten full weeks, taking complete control of the classroom and
implementing my own thematic unit.
Analyzed and learned classroom management techniques, structuring of
school days and student-teacher interaction methods, as well as assisted in
daily activities.
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RELATED WORK Pine Forest United Methodist Preschool, Dublin, GA, August 2004-May
2005
EXPERIENCE
Taught in both the two and four year-old classrooms.

 Assisted in creating and implementing lesson plans.

Camp Martha Johnston, Lizella, GA, Summers 2002-2003
Supervised six counselors and was responsible for welfare of 40 campers
as the unit leader
Scheduled campers activities, assigned responsibilities to counselors,
and acted as a mediator for problems within the unit.
Performed as the head cheerleading instructor as well as head lifeguard.
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TECHNICAL
Microsoft Office LiveText Inspiration Kidspiration Palm Pilot
(DIBLES) SmartBoard
SKILLS
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PROFESSIONAL PAGE-Professional Association of Georgias Educators
MEMBERSHIPS IRA-International Reading Association

APRIL H. FIELDS

2267 Hwy. 441 N. Dublin, GA 31021

(478) 697-2422 april.m.hampton@gmail.com
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Sherri Moorman
Principal, East Laurens Primary
950 Hwy. 80 East
East Dublin, Georgia 31027
(478) 272-4440
sherrimoorman@lcboe.net
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Holly Deal
Assistant Superintendent, Director of Testing, Title I and Pre-K, Laurens County
467 Firetower Road
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272 4767
hollydeal@lcboe.net
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Jessica Holt
Coworker, East Laurens Primary
950 Hwy. 80 East
East Dublin, Georgia 31027
(478) 272-4440
jessicaholt@lcboe.net
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