1. JoAnna Blair Young
2233 Lonesome Pine Road Pinehurst, GA 31070
blair1353@yahoo.com 229-938-1353
OBJECTIVE
Seeking the position of a Media Specialist in order to fulfill my career aspirations while
utilizing my passion for technology and engaging students in 21st century learning.
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EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Science in Education (December 2011); Major: Instructional Technology
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science in Education (May 2005); Major: Early Childhood Education
Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA – Dean’s List, President’s List
Georgia Teaching License
Early Childhood Education (P-5)
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Practicum Student August 2011-December 2011
Shirley Hills Elementary, Warner Robins, GA
Warner Robins Middle School, Warner Robins, GA
Greenbrier High School, Evans, GA
• Attended a collaborative grade level meeting
• Attended a media committee meeting
• Took inventory
• Catalogued new books
• Assisted with ordering e-books for Kindles and Nooks
• Attended a virtual conference on Library 2.0
• Implemented and collaborated with a 2nd grade teacher on a unit
• Created a reading enrichment unit for 1st grade
• Weeding the science section
• Evaluated the science collection and prepared an order for new materials
• Attended a webinar
• Member of the Georgia Library Media Association
• Planned and implemented a professional development lesson for kindergarten faculty
• Created a distance learning module
• Prepared a draft for a grant

2. PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher - 5th Grade July 2005 -July 2007
David A. Perdue Elementary, Warner Robins, GA
• Instructed 5th Grade curriculum
• Designed and developed lessons to meet the academic needs of students
• Taught language arts, math, and social studies
• Motivated students through enthusiastic teaching and creative lessons using
manipulatives and unique materials
• Assessed student performance through formal and informal assessments created by grade
level as well as through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferencing, checklists, and
student portfolios
• Served as a team player on grade level team
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TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION & PROFICIENCIES
*Microsoft Word *Classworks
*Microsoft Excel *United Streaming
*Microsoft Power Point *Smart Board
*Online Library Databases *Classroom Performance Systems
*Web 2.0 Tools *Wikis
*Windows Movie Maker *MediaBlender