Shumara L.

Carswell
1505 Azalea Drive
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 290-4682
shumara.carswell@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE:
I aspire to obtain a position, where I am able to utilize my education, experiences and professional skills to
make a positive contribution to the lives of our youth.

EDUCATION:
Georgia College and State University Milledgeville, GA
Master of Art in Teaching (Concentration-Social Studies) June 2017-Present
GPA: 4.0
Graduate Date: May 2019

Savannah State University Savannah, GA

Bachelor of Science in Political Science August 2012-May 2016
GPA: 3.62

Dublin High School Dublin, GA

August 2008 – May 2012

AWARDS/HONORS:
Magna Cum Laude Graduate
Member of Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society
A member of the National Council of Negro Women Inc.
President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honor Roll-Savannah State University
Recipient of the Savannah State University Alumni Association Scholarship- Dublin Chapter
Recipient of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship- Dublin Chapter
Recipient of the Dublin Women’s League Scholarship
High School Honor Graduate – Multiple Scholarships Recipient

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Social Studies Teacher Twiggs County High School August 2017-Present
 Teach Economics (12 Grade) and Government (10th Grade)
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 Educate students daily

 Prepare students for the GA Milestone in Economics
Paraprofessional (ISS Facilitator) Jeffersonville Elementary School August 2016-August 2017
 Monitored students that were In-School Suspension
 Served on the school’s disciplinary team
 Monitored discipline inside classrooms
 Mentored students while in ISS and for the remainder of the year
Student Assistant Savannah State University Career Services October 2015- May 2016
  Assist students, faculty, staff, and community at the front desk
 Assist office staff with administrative tasks and special projects
 Pick-up mail from Post Office
 Plan and lead workshops in career development for students

Intern Chatham-Savannah Youth Future Authorities September 2015- January 2016

 Assist with programs involving youth in the city of Savannah
 Research data on youth in Savannah dealing with crime, poverty, and education
 Outreach to teenage girls in alternative schools in the Chatham-Savannah area

ACTIVITIES:
Recorder of Twiggs County High School’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Team
Auxiliary Director of the Twiggs County High School Marching Cobras
Board Member of the 1614 Project Inc.
SSU Political Science Association, President
National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Savannah State University Collegiate Section
Spanish Club-Savannah State University
SSU Wesleyan Gospel Choir

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
February 2016-May 2016 Beach High School-Mentoring R.I.S.E UP
November 2015-May 2016 Building Bridges Academy Middle School-Mentoring
August 2015-May 2016 Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club-Assist with Homework
August 2015-May 2016 Tara Nursing Home
April 2014-May 2016 Urban Planning Conference
May 2014-Present Christ Deliverance Temple Mentoring Program
March-May 2015 Johnson High School Mentoring
July 2015 You Go Queen Empowerment Talk