1. Curriculum Vitae
Lindsey Thurman
Decatur, Georgia
(501) 538-8374
Lthurman85@yahoo.com
Education:
• Master of Arts in Teaching – Language Arts/Social Studies - Georgia State University
• Passed both the GACE 011 & 015 in January 2012.
• Passed the GACE Basic Skills Tests in August 2012.
• Bachelor of the Arts – Sociology - Arkansas Tech University
• Minor in Spanish
Teaching Experience:
• Adult English Language Class - Teacher/Facilitator
• Created and currently facilitate the English/Language Arts lesson plans for the
Spanish-speaking parents of students at Floyd Middle School.
• April 2016-current.
• Extended Learning Time Class – English/Language Arts Liaison (Grades 6-8)
• Created the English/Language Arts lesson plans for one semester for grades six,
seven, and eight.
• Summer 2015
• Floyd Middle School. Sixth grade English//Language Arts teacher.
• August 2014-Current
• Full time.
• Floyd Middle School. Eighth grade English//Language Arts and Georgia Studies teacher.

2. • August 2013-May 2014
• Full time.
• Russell Elementary School. Substitute for fourth grade for all subjects.
• March 2013.
• Full Time.
• Clarkdale Elementary School. Supply teacher for fourth grade for all subjects.
• January 2013-February 2013.
• Full Time.
• Floyd Middle School. Substitute for grades six through eight in all subjects.
• October 2012-March 2013.
• Full time.
• Floyd Middle School. Seventh grade English/Language Arts and Social Studies supply
teacher.
• August-October 2012.
• Full time.
• Floyd Middle School. Eighth grade student teacher for English/Language Arts.
• January-April 2012.
• Served as a student teacher, conducting numerous mini-lessons and at least four
consecutive weeks of full-time teaching.
• Floyd Middle School. Sixth grade English//Language Arts supply teacher.
• October-December 2011.
• Full time.
• Floyd Middle School. Eighth grade English/Language Arts supply teacher.
• September-October 2011.
• Full time.
• Fair Oaks Elementary School. Fourth grade student teacher for all general education
subjects.
• August-September 2011.

3. • Served as a student teacher, conducting numerous mini-lessons.
• Georgia State University Summer Literacy Program at both Georgia State University and
Crawford Long Middle School. Sixth through eighth grades.
• June-July 2011.
• Taught literacy in a small-group setting.
• “River Valley Meth Project and Making a Difference.” Guest lecturer in Social
Movements/Social Change class.
• March 2008.
• “Media Culture and the Work of Douglas Kellner.” Guest lecturer in Senior Seminar in
Sociology.
• March 2008.
• “Spanish in an Hour.”
• Lectured on the basic grammatical structure of Spanish and basic language
acquisition skills necessary to meet the needs of Spanish-speaking clientele of the
Arkansas Department of Human Services personnel.
• September 2007.
Additional Skills:
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Translations conducted for the following:
• Floyd Middle School (2011-Current)
• Hispanic Heritage Night (2016)
• Pre-Enrollment Parent Liaison for the Summer of 2015 (2015-2016 School
Year)
• Additional instruction for ESOL students within the classroom;
• Parent/Teacher conferences;
• Disciplinary actions/conferences/phone calls.
• The Law Office of Kenneth Sheppard (2008-2012)
• Attorney/Client conferences;
• Phone calls;

4. • Client Letters.
• Arkansas Tech University (2008)
• River Valley Meth Project Flyers.
• Teacher Sponsorship for the following school clubs:
• National Junior Honor Society
• 2013-Current
• Random Acts of Kindness
• 2014-Current
Research:
• Freedom House Rehabilitation Center – May 2007-May 2008
Responsibilities: Collect and analyze data on contacts for help, intakes/admissions,
and refusals/no-shows for Freedom House Rehabilitation Center; Interview
Freedom house counselors on effective treatment strategies and successful outcomes; and
Present analyses and recommendations at Freedom House Board of Directors meetings.
• River Valley Meth Project – August 2007-May 2008
Responsibilities: Assist in conducting survey research and analysis on attitudes related to
drug enforcement; Provide Spanish translations of media materials for distribution to Spanish-
speaking community; Aid in coordinating and reporting on research progress in monthly
community meetings; Present information to community groups and schools in 5th Judicial
District; and Serve as contact for officials and community members to increase awareness of
issues.
Presentations:
• "Synergy: An Online Gradebook System" (in Spanish).
• Floyd Middle School.
• April 2016.
• “Alienation and Attitudes on Drug Use in Rural Arkansas Communities.” Annual meeting
of the Southern Sociological Society.
• Richmond, Virginia.

5. • April 2008.
• With Lyla Deputy, Alicia Slott, and Jennifer Hoover.
• “Raising Public Awareness: Getting Kids Involved.” River Valley Meth Project.
• Lamar, Arkansas Public Schools.
• February 2008.
• “Dynamics of Freedom House Service Delivery and Measurement for 2004 and 2005.”
ARVAC Board Meeting.
• November 2007.
• “Designing an Effective Evaluation Strategy for Freedom House.” ARVAC Board
Meeting.
• August 2007.
• “Understanding the Effects of Methamphetamine Production, Distribution, and Use on
Our Community.” River Valley Meth Project Symposium.
• Russellville, Arkansas.
• May 2007.
Honors & Awards:
• Teacher of the Year Nominee, Floyd Middle School, March 2016
• Teacher of the Month, Floyd Middle School, February 2015 and September 2015
• Dean’s List- 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012
• 2007 Scholarship recipient of Behavioral Sciences Department Award
• 2007 Elected Local Chapter Vice President of Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociological Honor
Society)
• 2004 Scholarship recipient of Dean’s Award
• 2004 Scholarship recipient of Hot Springs Police Department Award
Professional Society Memberships:
• Georgia Council of Social Studies

6. • Georgia Association of Educators
• Southern Sociological Society
• Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociological Honor Society) – Vice President of Local Chapter
• Unity for the Community
• Behavioral Science Club