Jill M. Higgins

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher in which a strong dedication to the total development of children and a high degree of enthusiasm can be fully utilized.

EXPERIENCE
Anchorage School District - Anchorage, AK
Substitute Teacher
11/97-present

Quitman Elementary School - Quitman, GA
Second Grade Teacher
8/93-6/96

• Fostered ongoing communication with parents through the use of parent parties and newsletters detailing thematic units.
• Developed and implemented thematic units which stress an individual approach to learning based on the needs of a heterogeneous class.
• Involved community volunteers in the classroom.
• Researched and implemented a peer tutoring plan to help with remediation and numerous whole class projects.
• Served as second grade lead teacher.
• Served on Student Support Team.
• Member of Georgia Council International Reading Association and Georgia Association of Educators.
• Supervised progress of block students and student teachers from Valdosta State University.

Valdosta State University "Dream School" - Valdosta, GA
Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher
Summers 1993-96

• Selected to teach a mutli-age enrichment program using a thematic, hands-on approach.
• Served as a mentor and supervisor for pre-service teachers.

EDUCATION
Georgia Southern University - Statesboro, GA
B.S. Early Childhood Education

Valdosta State University - Valdosta, GA
M.S. Early Childhood Education

AWARDS
Fulbright-Hayes Scholarship Recipient
Selected as part of an eleven member group to travel to Belize, Central America to study the culture and environment. Developed and implemented a thematic unit and conducted several workshops upon return.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Served as an officer, member, and chairman of many committees as a member of the Camellia City Service League.
• Sunday School Teacher, Quitman United Methodist Church
• Participated and helped organize group Relay for Life Fund-raisers.

REFERENCES
Available upon request.