Joanna Deller is an experienced K-12 substitute teacher with over 17 years of teaching experience in multiple grades and schools in the Shelby County area. She has a BFA in graphic design from the University of Tennessee and elementary/middle school teaching certifications from the University of Central Arkansas. Deller has extensive experience developing lesson plans, assessing students, and mentoring both students and teachers. She has received several awards for her teaching and has held many leadership roles in school organizations.

1. Joanna Deller JD jsdeller@8172 Hampton Grove Lane bellsouth.net
Germantown, TN 38138
Professional Summary
A highly effective and innovative Professional, with a demonstrated talent for successfully
managing people and programs. An organized and enthusiastic team player, with extensive
experience volunteering, chairing, and co-chairing for multiple organizations. Passionate about
proactively creating pathways and methods to help meet and exceed expectations. Dedicated to
maintaining a reputation built on quality, service, and uncompromising ethics.
Areas of Expertise
 Effective Communicator/Mentor
 Student Assessments/Motivation
 Creative Problem Solving
 Technology Integration
 Strategic/Tactical Planning
 Operations Management
 Curriculum Development
 Student/Teacher/Parent Support
 Grace Under Pressure
Education & Certifications
21st Century Classroom Teacher with 90+ Technology Certified Hours
in many areas of computer applications.
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR - Elementary/Middle School Certification Grades 1-8
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN - B.F.A. Graphic Design
Current Work Experience
KELLY EDUCATIONAL STAFFING October 2014 – Present
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER – Grades K-12
SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS July 1997 – May 2014
TEACHER –MULTIPLE GRADES & SCHOOL LOCATIONS - GERMANTOWN, COLLIERVILLE & MEMPHIS, TN
Successfully developed and implemented curriculum-mandated and age-appropriate lesson plans that encourage
physical, emotional, social, and academic growth. Maintain individual and confidential student portfolios
including skills checklists, labeled work samples, and all collected data.
 Provided specialized care and individual attention to each student, their parents, and educational
support team; prepare and present specific case notes during meetings and goal setting conferences.
 Cooperative Supervisor Teacher for three Student Teachers; mentored and allowed practice teaching
during class time.
 Lead Writing Assessment Teacher.
901.246.5154

2. Volunteer Work & Offices Held:
Beta Club Sponsor • Fourth Grade Chair • Fifth Grade Chair & Co-Chair • School Play Co-Chair
Shelby County, TN Representative for National Council of Social Studies Conference in Baltimore
“Adopt-a-Pilot with Fed-Ex” Coordinator • PTA Founder’s Day Coordinator •
School Improvement Plan Committee Chair
Parade of Countries/Tennessee Chair • Junior League Exchange City Chair • Spelling Bee Chair
Geography Bee Chair & Co-Chair • Junior Honor Society Co-Chair • Crosswind Camp Theatre Co-Leader
Eighth Grade Team Leader & Chair • Volleyball Co-Sponsor
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Coaching:
Volleyball Assistant Coach
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Committees:
Technology Grant Writing • Science Fair • Basketball Concessions
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Professional Affiliations & Memberships:
Phi Delta Kappa • American Institute of Graphic Arts • Student Art League
Knoxville Museum of Art • Advertising Club • Chicago Institute of Art
Awards & Accolades
Terrific Teacher of the Week 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014
Crosswind’s Collierville Rotary Club Teacher of the Year 2007 – 2008
One of the Top Fundraiser Club Sponsor of LeBonheur’s Go, Jim, Go! Campaign
2010-2013
Skills & Technology Profile
Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Adobe Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator • Mac – Pages, iPod Quests, iMovie, Quark Xpress
Other – Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, social media sites
Interactive Whiteboard Programs • Cooperative Group Activities
Previous Experience in Customer Service/Retail/Marketing:
The Hyatt Hotels, Inc. and Days Inns Reservations Call Center
Knoxville, TN 1989-1992
The Tombras Group Advertising Agency (Internship)
Knoxville, TN 1993
The Limited Clothing Inc., Dillard’s
Germantown, TN 1986-87; Memphis, TN 1993-94
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