1. Windy Atkins
409 Fisher Street Phone: 980-621-6503
Concord, NC 28027 Email: asjd@ymail.com
Objective
To secure a position that will build on the training and qualifications I have acquired
throughout my 12 years of teaching.
Experience
JN Fries Magnet Middle 8th/Soc. St. (STEM) 2015-present
 Develops and implements effective and engaging lessons based on the STEM
model of teaching.
 Works cooperatively and productively as a team member in planning, supporting
and providing instruction.
 Establishes a positive, safe classroom environment that encourages flexible and
critical thinking.
 Maintains positive and consistent lines of communication with parents,
administration and peers.
South Stanly Middle 7th ELA/Soc. St. 2013-2015
 Created lessons based on the Common Core standards and guidelines set forth by
the Stanly County School district.
 Differentiated instruction to maximize student learning.
 Maintains positive and consistent lines of communication with parents,
administration and peers.
 Collected and maintained student data to differentiate and maximize instruction.
 Participated in PLC’s working cooperatively and productively as a team member in
planning, supporting and providing instruction.
W.R.Odell Elementary 2nd/5th Grades 2008-2013
 Developed and implemented effective and engaging lessons in all subject areas for
a heterogeneous group of 2nd grade students using the Common Core Standards
based curriculum. (3 years)
 Developed and implemented effective and engaging lessons in all ELA/Social
Studies for a heterogeneous group of5th grade students using the Common Core
Standards based curriculum. (2 years)
 Collected meaningful data including pre-/post-assessments and a variety of
formative assessments to monitor student growth.
Shelby Middle School 6th Grade ELA/Soc. St. 2004-2008
 Worked with socio-economically disadvantaged 6th grade students with various
ability levels using the NC State Standards based curriculum.
 Developed collaboration skills for interdependent success through peercoaching
and cooperative learning by way of book clubs, presentations,collaborative
research, Socratic Seminar, etc.
 Established a positive, safe environment that encouraged flexible, critical thinking
and the development of communication skills.
 Demonstrated positive relationship skills with students,parents,and colleagues to
maintain ongoing and open communication.
 Worked cooperatively and productively as a team member in planning, supporting
and providing instruction.
Education
Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC 2003
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Professional Development
*Common Core
*PBIS
*Professional Learning
Communities
*AIMS Web
*Discovery Education
*CANVAS
*Middle School GLEE (Gifted
Learners)
*Power School
*S.T.E.M.
*Project Based Learning
*Completed and passed Praxis
II for Middle Grades Social
Studies and English Language
Arts
Additional Qualifications
*Integrates technology into
lessons and classroom activities
through the 1:1 initiative.
*Uses multiple teaching
strategies to engage learners
from a wide range of
backgrounds.
*Collaborates effectively with
administration and colleagues.
*Utilizes ongoing informal and
formal assessments to measure
effectiveness of teaching,
adapting instruction when
needed.
*Actively participates in faculty
meetings, curriculum
workshops, and PLC’s.
*Teaches using the STEM
model and Design Cycle.
*Committed to continued
personal and professional
development.