1. Tiffini D. Mason
PERMANENT:
3060 Pebble Creek Lane
Atlanta, GA 30349
404-964-8996
tiffinimason1@gmail.com
SUMMARY:
• 12 years of outstanding instructional experience
• Broad-Field Science Certification
• Innovative educational leader and mentor
• Extensive experience with curriculum design and implementation of research based
instructional practices that are aligned to state and national standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
PERSONAL PHILOSPHY
Education is the key that opens a fount of endless opportunities. I firmly believe that
learning is a never-ending process. As our world changes, so should our knowledge base
in an effort to adapt to those never ending variations. The pursuit of knowledge and
excellence is a continuum that must never stop, and lowering your academic standards is
never an option. Instead, you should inspire others to achieve in spite of the obstacles
that life may present them and never accept failure because of those obstacles.
EDUCATION: Bachelor ofScience in Biology, August 2002
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.9 on a 4.0 scale
M. Ed. in Science, August 2007
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.84 on a 4.0 scale
EXPERIENCE: Science Teacher, October 2002 to 2015
Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, Georgia
Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy High School
Science Department Chair (2011 – 2015)
 Facilitate meetings and professional development for the Science Department
 Coordinate Science Fairs and serve as the Science Fair liaison for B.E.S.T.
Academy High School
 Co-designed and implemented the E.N.G.A.G.E.S research program in
conjunction with the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Biotechnology
Department
 Partner with various Science Organizations and Academic Institutions to
further our Science initiatives
 Maintain meticulous records of science equipment and chemical inventories
 Monitor Science safety procedures and implementation of safety practices in
laboratories
 Collaborate with educators from other schools to insure best practices in
regular and Advanced Placement Science Courses.
 Mentor new teachers in the Science Department

2.  Fostered interdisciplinary interactions especially in regards to STEM
curriculums.
 Analyze and monitor data across the department to improve teaching and
learning
 Manage departmental budget
 Develop departmental tutorial programs and schedules
 Maintain all student records in regards to science competitions on various
levels (Regional, State, and International Levels)
9th
Grade Lead Teacher (2011 – 2015)
 Conducted interdisciplinary meetings for the freshman teachers
 Tracked student data and progress across disciplines
 Facilitated academic and disciplinary interventions for 9th
grade students
 Delegated team responsibilities
Other leadership responsibilities
 Collected and deposited funds, as well as, maintained financial database for
the Junior and Senior Classes (Junior Sponsor and Senior Co-sponsor)
 Served on the School-wide leadership team to improve school policies and
procedures across curriculums.
 Facilitated graduation rehearsals
 Secured bussing and procured needed documentation for field trips
Teaching
 Teach or have taught Biology, Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced
Placement Environmental Science, Environmental Science, Human Anatomy
and Physiology, Physical Science, Physics, Forensic Science, Honors
Chemistry, and Botany
 Exceeded School SMART Goal for the Biology EOCT each year
 Teacher for the E.N.G.A.G.E.S Program at Georgia Institute of Technology
(Summer 2012 and 2014)
 SMSEA Anatomy & Physiology Teacher (Summer 2009 - 2013)
 Taught at the Georgia High School Graduation Test Summer Academy for
the Atlanta Public Schools (2007 – 2008, 2014)
 Taught the Vivien Thomas Summer Research Program at Morehouse School
of Medicine (2005 – 2006)
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Academic Excellence Award for meeting school SMART goals in Biology,
CSKYWLA High School (2011 - 2014)
 Selected as a S.T.A.R Teacher for S. Atlanta HMS (2011)
 The B.E. Mays Academy of Science and Mathematics Excellence in
Education Award (2010)
 Senior’s Choice Award for the Academy of Science and Mathematics at B.E.
Mays (2009)
 Selected to the Local School Council Advisory Board (2009)
 Selected for the Atlanta Public School District's Professional Development
and Superintendent’s Convocation videos (2006 – 2007)

3.  Selected as a Presenter for the High Schools That Work Summer Conference
(2006)
 Selected as a Star teacher (2002 and 2003) – Washington High School
AFFILIATIONS
 National Science Teacher Association
 American Federation of Teachers
 Co-Chair of the G.E.M.S. mentoring program for Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Incorporated (East Point/ College Park Alumnae Chapter)
References Are Available Upon Request