Lezli Renee (Thomas) Gill
3834 Guest Road
Valdosta, Georgia 31605
(229) 241-9644

OBJECTIVE:   Early Education Teacher

EDUCATION:

January 2001-                     Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia
                                            Major: Early Childhood Education

January 1999-May 1999     University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam
                                           Major: Elementary (K-8) Education
                                           Dean’s List, GPA 3.786

June 1997-May 1998          Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia
                                            Major:  Middle Grades Education
                                            Primary: Math/ Secondary: Social Science
                                           GPA:  3.36 overall

August 1996-May1997       Georgia Military College, Valdosta Georgia
                                           Associate in Science Degree: General Studies
                                           Graduated with distinction.

August 1991-May 1992      Jefferson Community College, Louisville, Kentucky
                                           Course emphasis: Core Curriculum

August 1989-June 1991      Lyndon Technical/Vocational School, Louisville, Kentucky
                                           Childcare Services Certificate
                                           GPA:  4.0

EXPERIENCE:

August 1999-June 2000          Kindergarten Teacher’s Assistant/Educational Aid
                                               Department of Defense/Andersen Elementary School, Yigo, Guam

• Assisted lead teacher with all aspects of teaching, including curriculum lesson planning, organizing and implementing daily activities, teaching lessons, individual tutoring and mentoring, and parent/teacher conferences.Attended in-service training throughout the school year.

September 1996-August 1998    Pre-K Afternoon Teacher
                                                  Childcare Network Incorporated, Valdosta, GA

• Supervised and taught Pre-Kindergarten afternoon class. Helped with after school children assisting with homework or supervising class when needed. Planned and organized daily activities. Insured the health, safety and happiness of the children in my care (including administering medications and/or breathing treatments when prescribed).  Established and maintained positive relationships with parents and staff. Cleaned and closed in the evenings.

• Supervised Preschool and Kindergarten classes. Planned and organized daily activities. Insured the health, safety, and happiness of the children in my care. Established and maintained positive relationships with parents and staff.

HONORS and ABILITIES:
* Awarded Hope Scholarship
* Trained in Adult, Child, and Infant First Aid and CPR
* Conscientious, compassionate, and self motivated
* Partners in Education Certificate of Appreciation

REFERENCES:
References and Credentials available upon request.