1. Felicia Irving
252 Snow Bird Drive  Hampton, GA 30228  404-290-4584  firving94@gmail.com
CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
I am a dedicated highly effective educator/ facilitator who offers a proven track record of commended
performance with a passion for training and education and a commitment to optimizing student and
organizational success.
Core Competencies
Classroom Management
Creative Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Instructional Best-Practices
Exceptional Presentation Skills
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Standardized Testing
Facilitating Youth Programs
Learner Assessment
Experiential Learning
Compassionate and Active Listener
Excellent Written and Verbal
Communication Skills
Experience
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Tucker, GA
High School Teacher (9-12) 03/13-Present
Hired as a full-time teacher, instructing English Literature classrooms of approx. 150
students per day.
Key Contributions:
• Earned “distinguished” and “satisfactory” for the quality of classroom teaching,
lesson plans, and instructional materials on formal evaluations.
• Taught general education students and individuals with learning challenges within a
mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
• Had 85% of students passed standardized end of course test
• Sponsored extracurricular activities
DOUGHERTY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM Albany, GA
High School Teacher (9-12), 8/09 to 02/2013
Hired as a full-time teacher, instructing English Literature classrooms of approx. 150 students per day.
Key Contributions:
Earned “distinguished” and “satisfactory” for the quality of classroom teaching, lesson plans, and
instructional materials on formal evaluations.
Served as a test examiner and proctor for standardized tests.
Taught general education students, honors accelerated students, international baccalaureate students,
and individuals with learning challenges within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
Commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive,
unproductive patterns with positive behaviors.
Received the “Best Classroom Manager” award in 2010.
Served on school committees such as textbook review and Discipline Dynamic Team
Co-Chair of the “Climate and Culture” Dynamic Team
A great problem solving attitude and ability to counsel students in overcoming their educational
obstacles
Great concern regarding the students difficulties, both academic as well as personal
Received “New Teacher of the Year” award in 2010.
Lead Teacher for Regular Ed. (Team A) Ninth Grade Academy (2010-11)
Lead Teacher for English Dept. (2011-2013)
Mentor Teacher for New English Teachers (2011-2013)
Served on the textbook adoption committee
Recommended for English Department Chair by GA DOE School Improvement Specialist (2012)
Aided in writing the 9th
grade English curriculum for the school system
Facilitator for Afterschool TEAMS youth program

2. ROCKDALE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM Conyers, GA
Substitute Teacher (K-12),8/08 to 5/09
OMNITECH INSTITUTE Decatur, GA
GED Prep Course Instructor, 05/08 to 07/08
Created engaging lessons to train and prepare adults for taking the GED
Facilitated learning for adults to be successful on GED exam
Qualifications:
AP English Literature certified -2010
International Baccalaureate Program certified- 2010
Completed Common Core Standards Training
Completed Understanding by Design Standards Based Instruction Workshop
Education & Credentials
Ed. D. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Expected Completion, 2017
WALDEN UNIVERSITY- Online
M. Ed. In Curriculum and Instruction in English/Language Arts, 2012
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX- Online
BA in English, 2008
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY — Albany, GA
• Georgia Teacher Certification (Grades 6-12) through GA-TAPP, 2011
• GACE Curriculum and Instruction Test- passed 10/23/2015
• GACE Early Childhood Education Test- passed January 2013
• GACE English Content Test- passed August 2009
• GACE Middle Grade English Test- passed January 2009
Personal Details
Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.