Tracy S.

Evans
1033 Gables Way, Atlanta, GA 30329
Email: evans.tracy9@gmail.com

EDUCATION
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Education Specialist, 2015, Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw, GA)

Instructional Technology
Master of Education, 2006, Lesley University (Cambridge, MA)
Literacy
Bachelor of Science, 2001, Keuka College (Keuka Park, NY)
Unified Elementary and Special Education

EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
State:
Georgia
Area of Certification: Early Childhood Education (P-5), Middle Grades (4-8) Reading and Social
Science, Science Endorsement (K-5)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
08/2014-present

08/2008-05/2014

08/2005-05/2008

08/2003-05/2005

03/2002-06/2003

Local School Technology Coordinator

Gwinnett County Public Schools
Harris Elementary, Duluth, GA
Science Specialist (K-5), 4th Grade Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Harris Elementary, Duluth, GA
3rd Grade Teacher (Grade Level Chairperson 08/2006-05/2008)
DeKalb County Schools
Snapfinger Elementary, Decatur, GA
5th-8th Grade Special Education Teacher & Summer School Teacher
Colleton County School District
Hendersonville Elementary, Ruffin Middle & Forest Circle Middle
Walterboro, SC
1st Grade Teacher, 6th Grade Special Education Teacher
Sidney Central School District
Masonville Elementary, Sidney Middle School
Sidney, NY

LEADERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

2015

2014

2014

2013-2014

2013

2013

2010-2013

2012

2009-2010

Technology Professional Learning Coordinator, Harris Elementary

Facilitated monthly professional learning sessions for small groups
of teachers focused using current Web 2.0 tools and eCLASS
resources.
Elementary Team Leader, Desire to Learn Sample Course Development,
GCPS Science
Lead a group of teachers as they created sample lessons that
integrate technology, literacy and science for elementary teachers
in Desire to Learn.
Instructor, Text-Dependent Questions, Harris Elementary
Facilitated staff development for K-5 teachers regarding
implementation of text-dependent questions.
Instructor, Vision for 2nd Grade, GCPS Language Arts and Science
Facilitated district-wide staff development that focused on
integrating literacy and science for 2nd grade teachers.
Instructor, Close Reading, Harris Elementary
Facilitated staff development for K-5 teachers regarding
implementation of close reading.
Teacher Connection, 4th Grade Science, GCPS Instructional Technology &
GCPS Science
Scripted and filmed four videos focusing on 4th grade science
content that will be released to teachers in GCPS.
Mentor, Science Staff Development Training Program, GCPS Science
Guided teams of teachers as they created science instructional
units that incorporated problem solving, technology, inquiry,
differentiation, and engagement.
Instructor, Science Textbook Training: Technology, GCPS Science
Facilitated district-wide staff development that focused on
integrating science and technology.
Instructor, Science Staff Development Training Program, GCPS Science
Facilitated district-wide science staff development for 4th grade
teachers.

OTHER LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

2009-2014
2009-2014

Harris Elementary Science Fair

Organized and held yearly science fair for students in grades 3-5.
Harris Elementary Science Night

2013-2014

Established a yearly science night event for our community.

Teacher Advisory Council, Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
Attend regularly meetings and provide feedback regarding K-12
science programs.

PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

2014-present
2009-2014
2009-2010

eCLASS Lead Innovator Training

Science Specialist Impact Training
Duluth Cluster Vertical Team

ACCOLADES
2014
2003

Local School Teacher of the Year & One of the Top 25 Educators in GCPS
Harris Elementary, Duluth, GA
Rookie Teacher of the Year
Forest Circle Middle School, Walterboro, SC

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
2013-present
2009-present
2009-present

International Society for Technology in Education

National Science Teachers Association
Georgia Science Teachers Association

REFERENCES
Dr. Lauri Burton
Principal
Harris Elementary
3123 Claiborne Dr.
Duluth, GA 30096
770-476-2241
Lauri_Burton@gwinnett.k
12.ga.us

Dr. Michele Davis

Assistant Principal
Harris Elementary
3123 Claiborne Dr.
Duluth, GA 30096
770-476-2241
Michele_B_Davis@gwinne
tt.k12.ga.us

Ashley Coughlin
Assistant Principal
Harris Elementary
3123 Claiborne Dr.
Duluth, GA 30096
770-476-2241
Ashley_Coughlin@gwinnet
t.k12.ga.us