Rafferdy Coleman

226 Eagles Crest Crt

McDonough, GA 30253
770-634-7237 - cell
rcolemanteach@gmail.com

Professional Profile
Trained in all areas of Instructional Technology
Certified History teacher (middle level)
Certified Reading teacher (middle level)
Georgia State University Deans List: Spring 2012, Fall 2012
HOPE Scholarship recipient
Head Soccer Coach Hapeville Charter Middle School (August 2013-October 2013)
Assistant Basketball Coach Hapeville Charter Middle School (November 2013-Present)
Assisted in the after school Homework Crushers program at Hapeville Charter Middle
School (January 2014-Present)
Head soccer coach for Butts County Parks and Recreation All Star Team 2009

Professional Experience
Charter School System, Brooks Georgia July 2016 - Present
Teacher 7th & 8th grade Social Studies - Liberty Tech Charter School
Responsibilities
Teaches 7th,and 8th grade Georgia Performance Standards
Differentiated between students classified as talented and gifted, and students who have IEPs

Atlanta Public School System, Atlanta, Georgia July 2014 July 2016
th th th
Teacher 6 , 7 & 8 grade Social Studies - Atlanta Heights Charter School
Responsibilities:
Teaches 6th,7th,and 8th grade Georgia Performance Standards
Differentiated between students classified as talented and gifted, and students who have IEPs.

Fulton County School System, Atlanta, Georgia August 2013 July 2014
th
Teacher 6 grade Social Studies - Hapeville Charter Middle School
Responsibilities:
Taught the 6th grade Georgia Performance Standards.
Differentiated between students classified as talented and gifted, and team taught
classes.
Attended a professional development put on by Metro Resa and the Federal Reserve Bank of
Atlanta. The purpose of this development was to educate us on teaching economics in the social
studies class.
 Rafferdy Coleman Page 2 of 3

Fulton County School System, Atlanta, Georgia October 2012 April 2013
Student Teacher 7th Grade Reading - Hapeville Charter Middle School
Achievements:
Created the schools first Black History program 2012

Responsibilities:
Observed and taught middle level students.
Used multiple differentiation strategies to ensure all learning styles were met.
Developed a four week unit plan on the novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Designed a Modified Teacher Work Sample on the novel Tuck Everlasting

Fulton County School System, August 2012 October 2012

Atlanta, Georgia
Student Teacher - A. Philip Randolph Elementary School
Responsibilities:
Observed and taught middle level students.

Skills
Trained in all areas of Microsoft Office.

Currently learning how to use digital photography and media to enhance learning as part
of my master program

Trained in the use of Elmos and Promethean Boards.

Education
University of West Georgia, Carrolton, Georgia 2015-2017
Master Degree/Instructional Design and Technology

Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 2009-2013

Bachelor Degree / Teacher Certification
Concentrations: History, Reading

Certification
Number: 1225548
Middle Grades (4-8) Reading [FLD855] Valid: 07/01/2013 to 06/30/2018
Middle Grades (4-8) Social Science [FLD 854] Valid 07/01/2013 to 06/30/2018
 Rafferdy Coleman Page 3 of 3

References
1. Steven Lease, General Manager

Liberty Technology

Phone: 404.333.1234

Email: srlease@gmail.com

2. Clarisse Frazier, 7th and 8th grade team lead

Atlanta Heights Charter School

Phone: 770.363.0502

Email: 84.cfrazier@nhaschools.com

3. Dr. April Thomas, English Curriculum Specialist

Paul D. West Middle School

Phone: 601.919.6529

Email: aprilrembert224@gmail.com