BRITTANY RASMUSSEN MACKEY

britras@gmail.com

EDUCATOR  TEACHER LIBRARIAN

EDUCATION

Georgia Southern University – Statesboro, Georgia (2009 – Present, Expected Completion May
2011)
Masters of Education – Instructional Technology, Certification

Georgia State University – Atlanta, Georgia (2002 – 2004)

Masters of Science – Urban Policies Studies, Nonprofit Management Specialization
Baylor University – Waco, Texas (1997 – 2001)
Bachelors of Science – Education, Reading Specialization, ESL Endorsement
Pensacola High School – Pensacola, Florida (1993 – 1997)
International Baccalaureate Diploma
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ONLINE INSTRUCTOR FEBRUARY 2009- PRESENT

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
 Communicate with students within 24 hours of initial contact
 Set up and maintain course forums
 Provide quality feedback of student performance
 Maintain a respectful and educational classroom climate

PROGRAM DIRECTOR MAY 2008 – AUGUST 2009

ANDREW P. STEWART CENTER – ATLANTA, GEORGIA
 Recruit, train, manage and empower volunteers for Center’s programs and special projects
 Design and adjust Center’s programs based on changing needs of gentrifying
neighborhood
 Work with local schools to ensure good communication/coordination
 Recruit interns, volunteer groups and plan curriculum for Summer Day Camp

3RD GRADE TEACHER 2007 - 2008

IMAGINE WESLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY – ATLANTA, GEORGIA
 Plan for, facilitate, manage all boys classroom
 Foster strong parent/school relationships
 Chair Shared Values Committee and Chair Character Development Committee
 Experience with Everyday Math, SRA Direct Instruction, International Baccalaureate
Curriculum

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: 2004 - 2007

ANDREW P. STEWART CENTER – ATLANTA, GEORGIA
 Manage daily operation of inner-city nonprofit community center serving children and senior
adults
 Principal fundraiser and budget manager
 Responsible for marketing and public relations
 Hire, train and supervise staff
 Recruit, train, manage and empower volunteers for Center’s programs and special projects
  Design and adjust Center’s programs based on changing needs of gentrifying
neighborhood
 Work with local schools to ensure good communication/coordination
 Recruit interns, volunteer groups and plan curriculum for Summer Day Camp
3RD & 6TH GRADE TEACHER & READING CURRICULUM COORDINATOR: 2001 - 2004
CHARLES R. DREW CHARTER SCHOOL – ATLANTA, GEORGIA
 Facilitate classroom of diverse students and families
 Train and monitor reading teachers
 Foster strong parent/school relationships
 Create and maintain class website and newsletter
 Conduct tours of reading program for nationwide visitors
 Investigate, plan and participate in field trips
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
 DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative: Participant in leadership development program
 American Library Association: Member
 American Association of School Libraries: Member
 Participant: LJ/SLJ Virtual Summit: Ebooks Libraries at the Tipping Point, September 29,
2010
VOLUNTEER PURSUITS
 Winter Homeless Outreach: Coordinate volunteers to serve up to 30 homeless guests
 Strategic Neighbor: Participant in program placing caring people in mixed income housing
community
 Inner-City Children’s Camp: Chaperone for annual summer camp week
 Court Appointed Special Advocate: Volunteer
 Intown Atlanta Parents of Multiples Club: VP for Events

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
 Available upon request