Noma Nefertari

• Developed and taught differentiated, innovative, and grade-appropriate ELA and New Mexico History lessons to Gifted and General Education students; taught two blocks totaling 47 students; taught an additional two electives of 31 students
• Fostered open communication by working with students to form and enforce class rules and behavior norms
• Maintained strong lines of communication with parents through regular progress reports and parent-teacher conferences
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities
• Employed classroom management strategies to create a safe and predictable setting for student learning
• Set clear goals and objectives with lesson plans and tracked the learning successes of each student
• Assessed student performance and assigned grades for six-week, midterm, and final reports
• Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.

• Assumed duties of regular classroom teachers for short-term and semester-long assignments in K-12 classrooms
• Developed and taught curricula for a Philosophy of Wellness course and assigned grades for midterm and final reports
• Met with students for academic and personal guidance, referring to counseling staff as needed
• Worked with teachers, school counselors, and administrators to meet student needs
• Wrote class and student performance summaries for school staff and future teachers
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
• Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

• Taught two sections of a mid-level Strategic Planning course at the University of Kentucky College of Journalism and Telecommunication for five semesters
• Collaborated with ISC Professor to develop and teach curricula including writing and grammar skills, demographic research, print and media ad campaigns, news releases, newspaper feature articles, direct mail advertising, radio and television script writing, strategic message design, and media ethics
• Presented classroom lessons in a twice-weekly lab format
• Reviewed student class work and assigned grades.

As a counselor and educator, I worked with court-ordered DWI clients in a 28-day treatment program to reduce drunk driving in San Juan County

• Developed curricula and taught rotating courses on drug and alcohol abuse, relapse prevention, stress management, and psychosocial adjustment
• Assessed alcohol and drug dependency through mental health protocols and client interviews
• Met with clients individually and in group sessions for counseling
• Wrote client reports for aftercare planning and court review
• Served as liaison between clients, courts, and community agencies.