AAMINAH DURHAM

100 Kinley Ann Court, Warner Robins, GA 31088 | atdurham@wesleyancollege.edu |

6787029053

OBJECTIVE Pursue a career in Early Childhood Education that will utilize my passion for children’s development according to their
specialized needs, encouraging them to discover the joys of learning, and utilizing skills in positive behavior
management

EDUCATION WESLEYAN COLLEGE, MACON, GA

JANUARY 2015-PRESENT
• Currently enrolled as a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in
Reading
• 3.64 Cumulative GPA

AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CORRESPONDENCE

2009-2015
• 3.8 GPA

TEACHING EXPERIENCE PRIVATE TUTOR

2011-PRESENT
• Coordinated personalized schedules for weekly tutoring sessions
• Worked one-on-one with students grades K-6 to increase math and reading fluency and comprehension
• Communicated with parents to define the student’s goals and keep them informed of the student’s progress
• Worked effectively with students with special needs

PRIVATE INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTOR

2011-PRESENT
• Communicated with parents and students to work out a schedule best suited for both parties
• Planned and prepared lessons in relation to individual student needs
• Obtained appropriate teaching materials and resources
• Taught music theory, aural skills and proper techniques
• Motivated pupils and encourage progress
• Arranged recitals for students’ family and friends

FIELD EXPERIENCE OBSERVATION ROSA TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MACON, GA

AUGUST 2015-DECEMBER 2015

• Accumulated 15 hours in observing 3rd grade teacher at work in their classroom
• Took comprehensive notes on methods and activities observed in the classroom
• Assisted teacher with small tasks such as grading papers and aiding special needs students in schoolwork
• Planned and taught science lesson centered around types of rocks and integrated with technology for small
groups and whole class

FIELD EXPERIENCE OBSERVATION SPRINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MACON, GA

JANUARY 2016-MAY 2016

• Accumulated 15 hours in observing 3rd grade teacher at work in their classroom
• Took comprehensive notes on methods and activities observed in the classroom
• Assisted teacher with small tasks such as grading papers and aiding special needs students in schoolwork
• Developed “learn-and-teach-through-play” center to increase retention of science content
• Assembled artifacts into portfolio that illustrate variety of learners through learning inventories such as True
Colors, Meyers-Briggs, and Piagetian interviews

FIELD EXPERIENCE OBSERVATION MCKIBBEN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MACON, GA

AUGUST 2016-DECEMBER 2016

• Observed 3rd grade teacher at work in classroom
• Took comprehensive notes on methods of classroom management observed in the classroom
• Developed reading lessons to increase student comprehension in recognizing cause and effect in a story

SOCIAL STUDIES LAB KATHERINE B. SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FORSYTH, GA

JANUARY 2017-MAY 2017

• Designed and administered pre and post assessments to gage student knowledge before and after
teaching subject units
 • Developed 4th grade social studies unit about the Trail of Tears and integrated art, math, and language arts

MATH LAB KATHERINE B. SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FORSYTH, GA

JANUARY 2017-MAY 2017

• Designed and administered pre- and post-assessments to gage student knowledge before and after
teaching subject units
• Developed 4th grade math unit to increase students’ fluency in equivalent fractions
• Used math manipulatives to provide students’ hands on interaction increasing their fluency in the subject
area
• Assessed 3 focus students and designed and taught re-engagement lessons after the unit to give
additional support

READING LAB KATHERINE B. SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FORSYTH, GA

JANUARY 2017-MAY 2017

• Administered running records to students to measure reading fluency, comprehension, and phonics
• Designed and constructed reading diagnostics kit to diagnose and correct problem areas in phonemic
awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing

SCIENCE LAB SPRINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MACON, GA

AUGUST 2017-DECEMBER 2017

• Designed and administered pre- and post-assessments to gage student knowledge before and after
teaching subject units
• Developed kindergarten science unit and STEM design brief to increase student knowledge of force and
motion
• Incorporated technology using Ozobots in unit lesson
• Obtained certification in Project Wild science program

READING LAB SPRINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MACON, GA

AUGUST 2017-DECEMBER 2017

• Designed and administered pre- and post-assessments to gage student knowledge before and after
teaching subject units
• Developed kindergarten writing unit to increase students’ skill in opinion writing

STUDENT TEACHING VINEVILLE ACADEMY, MACON, GA

JANUARY 2018-PRESENT
• Observed 4th teacher at work in classroom
• Assisted teacher with small tasks such as grading papers and aiding special needs students in schoolwork
• Developed SMART goals for professional and student development
• Communicated with parents and host teacher to establish professional relationship
• Administered learning inventories to obtain information on variety of learning styles

INSTRUCTOR KIDS COLLEGE CAMP AT WESLEYAN COLLEGE, MACON, GA

JUNE 2016-JULY 2016, JUNE 2017-JULY 2017

• Planned themed lessons on a weekly basis
• Taught daily STEM classes according to camp theme
• Worked with ages 5-14
• Communicated and worked well with camp directors and colleagues to plan lessons and acquire supplies

LICENSES AND • GACE Pre-Teaching Certificate

CERTIFICATIONS • American Heart Association CPR Certified

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS • Wesleyan Dean’s Academic Scholarship January 2015-Present

• Wesleyan Provost’s List June 2015-Present
• Guitarist in Wesleyan Washboard Band August 2015-January 2017
• Leader and Coordinator for Community Youth Classes and Events 2013-2016
• Volunteer Dance Instructor at Mitchell’s Academy of Music and Dance May 2014-December 2014;
June-July 2015
• National Association for Music Education October 2015-Present
• Wesleyan Junior Class Secretary 2017-2018
• Wesleyan Campus Activities Board Secretary and Head of Special Events 2017-Present

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