1. Sue Ellen Buchanan
300 Pendleton Trail – Tyrone, GA 30290
Phone: 770-317-5631 – Email: Buchanan.sueellen@gmail.com
Education/Certifications:
• University of Georgia: Gifted Certification K-12 (2006)
• Reading Certification (2003)
• University of West Georgia: Masters in Middle Grades Education with focus in Science (1998)
• Jacksonville State University: Bachelor of Science, Biology (1982)
• Anne Arundel Community College: Associates Degree, Biology (1979)
Experience:
• 2014-Present: Booth Middle School - 6th Grade Earth Science , 8th Grade Physical Science ,
and 6th/8th Reading Teacher.
◦ Planning and instructing for four science classes and one reading class.
◦ Team Leader for 8th Grade-coordinate various teacher/parent conferences, Science Olympiad,
and district wide Science Fair.
◦ Mentoring one intern in the Science curriculum.
◦ Supervising one student teacher throughout her certification in Middle Grades Science.
◦ CCP Science Department
• 2001-2014: Flat Rock Middle School – 7th Grade Life Science , 8th Grade Earth Science , 8th
• Grade Physical Science, 8th Grade Gifted Pull-Out Science, Gifted Reading, Study Skills, and
Computer Processing Teacher.
◦ Planning and instructing for five classes each day.
◦ School Leadership Team Member – took part in important decision making processes.
◦ Team Leader for 8th Grade – coordinated various teach/parent conferences, field trips
◦ Sponsored Science Olympiad, and district-wide Science Fair.
◦ Mentoring two interns in the Science curriculum.
◦ Supervising two student teachers throughout their certifications in Middle Grades Science.
• 1998-2001: Rising Star Middle School - 6th Grade Math and Reading and 8th Grade
Language Arts and Science.
◦ Planning and instructing for five/six classes each day.
◦ School Leadership Team Member
◦ Sponsored Math Counts and Science Olympiad
Honors/Distinctions:
• Chic-fil-A Teacher of the Year: Four years
• Science Fair Liaison for Fayette County
• 8th Grade Science Curriculum Developer
• Presented and Published various Papers GSTA, and NSTA
Affiliations:
• PAGE (1996-Present)
• GSTA (1996-Present)
• NSTA (1996-Present)
References:
• Available Upon Request