SAMUEL SYKES

Address: 110 Old Airport Road Apt 724, LaGrange, GA 30240

Phone: 678-772-7448
Email: Samuelsykes22@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Tier 1 Leadership Certification July 2020

University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

Specialist in Education, Educational Technology August 2019

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Master in Education, Media Instructional Technology July 2018

University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education December 2016

University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Georgia Professional Educator Certification
Elementary Education P-5
Instructional Technology P-12
Special Education General Curriculum P-12
Special Education Adapted Curriculum P-12

WORK EXPERIENCE

Ethel W Kight Elementary School, LaGrange, GA August 2018 - Present

Special Education Teacher, Self-Contain K-3
●Write, present, and implement IEPS.
● Integrated assistive technology that encompasses Math and Reading.
● Collaborate with general education teachers, related services providers, and administrative
personnel to ensure that IEP is being implemented with fidelity as well as ensuring each
student is receiving adequate accommodations.
● Differentiate lessons, instruction, and activities to meet each child’s needs.

Franklin Forest Elementary, LaGrange, GA November 2017 - May 2018

Long Term Substitute, 2nd grade
● Increased Math Benchmark scores by 20% through interactive coursework.
● Integrated technology that encompasses Math and Reading.
● Provided individual, small group, and large group instruction to address students’ IEP
goals/objectives.
● Utilized data to guide instruction and intervention strategies for 21 students, including 2
ESOL, 7 SPED and 6 EIP.
 Ethel W Kight Elementary School, LaGrange, GA January 2017 - May 2017
Long Term Substitute, 1st grade
●Differentiated Math and Reading small groups to meet students’ needs.
● Motivated students through enthusiastic teaching and creative lessons using manipulatives.
● Designed and coordinated hands-on activities to enhance student interactions and critical
thinking skills.

AWARDS AND HONORS

David Davis Memorial Scholarship April 2018

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Society of Leadership and Success, Member 2019-Present

National Association of Special Education Teachers, Member 2018-Present

Professional Association of Georgia Educators, Member 2015-Present

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Member 2014-2016