Personal Information

September 15, 2010

 Personal Information:

 Carey Anne Cushman

 Assistant Professor

 Education:

 Doctor of Education, Curriculum Studies, Current

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA

 Education Specialist, Teaching and Learning, August 2007

Augusta State University, Augusta, GA

 Master of Education, Early Childhood Education, August 2006

 Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education, May 2004

 Academic Appointments and other Significant Work Experience:

 Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Augusta State University

(August 2008 – present)

 Currently teach Early Childhood Curriculum ECED 3151  Currently teach Classroom Management ECED 3161  Coordinate Block 1 Lab placements  Supervise and observe Lab students  Coordinate ASU’s New Teacher Induction Program  Serve on Lyceum University Committee  Serve on Center for Teaching and Learning University Committee  Serve on Teacher Education Alumni Committee

 Part-Time-Faculty, Department of Teacher Education, Augusta State University (August 2007 – May 2008)

 Taught Classroom Management Techniques and Strategies EDTD 6491

 Teacher, Professional Development School, North Harlem Elementary (August 2005 – 2008)

 Taught Third Grade for one year  Response to Intervention (RTI) Teacher for Third Grade  Taught First Grade for two years

 Teacher, South Columbia Elementary (August 2004 – July 2005)

 Taught First Grade for one year

 Special Awards, Fellowships and Other Honors:

 Augusta State University Master Teacher (2005 -2008)

 North Harlem Elementary 2008 Teacher of the Quarter

 Augusta State University Outstanding Graduate Student in Early Childhood Education (2008)

 Augusta State University Outstanding Initial Certification Student in Early Childhood Education (2007)

 Professional Activities:

 “Impacting Student Learning” with Dr. Judi Wilson and Dr. Steven Page. Presentation at the Professional Development Schools National Conference, Orlando, Florida. (2010)  “Give Me Liberty or Give me Literacy” with Dr. Jeanie Hill and Mrs. Rebecca Harper. Presentation at the 24th Southeast Regional International Reading Association (IRA) Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. (2009)  “Current Issues in Education” with Dr. Steven Page. Leadership Columbia County. (2009)  “Tailoring your Teaching Methods for Adult Learners” with Dr. Judi Wilson. Presentation at the 16th Annual Georgia Conference on College & University Teaching, Kennesaw, Georgia. (2009)  "Using Drama in the Elementary Classroom" with Dr. Judi Wilson. Presentation at the Georgia Reading Association, 28th Annual Reading Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. (2009)  “Surviving the Parent-Teacher Conference”. Presentation at the Augusta State University Impacting Student Learning Conference, Augusta, Georgia. (2009)

 Other Professional Growth and Development Activities that Contribute to your Professional Credentials:

 Pursuing doctorate degree at Georgia Southern University (2008-present)  JagTrax Training, Augusta State University (2010)  Teacher Education’s New Faculty Induction, Augusta State University (2008 – 2009)  The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning: What, Why, How and Who, University System of Georgia (2010)  Responsible Conduct in Research, University System of Georgia (2009)  LiveText Training, Augusta State University (2008)  Faculty Advising Training, Augusta State University (2008)  Lean Sigma Six Training, Augusta State University (2008)  Peoplesoft Training, Augusta State University (2008)  Banner Training, Augusta State University (2008)  “Quick Look” Training, Augusta State University (2008)  Customer Service Training, Augusta State University (2008)  Using Six Trait Writing to Maximize your Students’ Writing Achievement, Bureau of Education & Research (2008)  Think-Maps Introduction, North Harlem Elementary (2008)

 Service to the Community that Contribute to your Professional Credentials:

 Mentor 2 students at North Harlem Elementary School (2008-present)  Assist with projects for ASU’s Adopt a School Committee (Lamar Elementary School)

 Major Committees:

 Augusta State University Center for Teaching and Learning (2009-present)  Augusta State University Lyceum Committee (2009-present)

 Memberships:

 Member, Kappa Delta Epsilon (KDE)  Member, Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE)  Member, Georgia Reading Association (GRA)  Member, Golden Key International Honor Society  Member, Georgia Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK)  Member, International Reading Association (IRA)