Almeca Ross

1928 Cornerstone Pass, Conyers, GA  30012 Conyers, GA  30012

770.356.5696

almecaross@yahoo.com

“...ability to connect with her students and her tlent at teaching simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly superior and innovative....”

Heather Pittman
Teacher of the Year        Conyers Middle School

“...is very tactful, diplomatic, articulate and comfortable in any situation tht she finds herself....”

John W. Wilson Jr.
Assistant Principal
Dekalb County Schools

 “My insight into the mathematics curriculum and my ability to reach students give me an exceptional and unique relationship with my students, parents and staff.  I am truly blessed.” 

Almeca Ross

Professional Profile

Innovative Educator ready and perched to bring middle school mathematics education into the twenty-first century by bringing a unique mixture of mature life experiences, a strong mathematical background coupled with six years of education experience.

• Hold Master Degree in Middle School Mathematics Education.
• Experienced in various teaching tool via Internet and educational software.
• Committed to dynamic and innovative teaching to create a society of students who develop a lifelong love of learning. 

Education, Honors, and Certifications

Master of Arts. Mathematics Education

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah 2012

Bachelor of Science in middle school education

Augusta State University, Augusta, GA   2005

Diploma

Johnson County High School, Wrightsville, GA 1983

Key Qualifications

Certified in Middle Grades (5-9) Mathematics and Social Studies

Developed and implemented a wide variety of innovative strategies, aids and instructional material to engage and activate student learning. 

Implemented several school based initiatives which have not become common practice in the day to day operations of the school. 

Participated in several school based initiatives to impact student learning such as :  Avid Advisor, Positive Behavior Support, Lighthouse classroom to watch among other school and county based initiatives

Staff development staffer in which I provided several staff developments on the original project of interactive notebooks and computer strategies for the classroom. 

Experienced Computer Educator

Administrated assistance to colleagues who are not as abreast on the technology that is in our school.  I am the unofficial information technology person at the school.  Teachers come to me sometimes first for help with various computer and internet software for a user friendly approach to learning about technology. 

Computer Skills

• TI-85, 84, 83:  Abreast of all computer based calculators and software
• Working knowledge of the Internet & Computers.
• Works to show math using Geometer’s Sketchpad, Virtual TI products, Interwrite System among other programs to extensive to name.. 

Employment

Teacher Work Experience

• Educator, 5-9, Conyers Middle School, August 2008 to present.
• Educator 5-9, Champion Theme Middle School,  August 2006 to June 2008
• Workshop Presenter, November 2009, 2010

Presented my innovative interactive mathematics notebooks at a professional development workshop put on by the county for all educators. 

• Student Teacher, September to December 2005

Spirit Creek Middlel School,  Augusta, GA

Prior Employment experiences

• Business Owner/ Entrepreneur 2000-2006

Augusta, GA

• Claims Specialist, 1994 - 2000

Traveler’s Insurance, Augusta, GA

Professional Affiliations

Member of PACE teaching organization

AVID advisor