Experienced educator with focus on fostering inclusive learning environments. Strong background in adapting curriculum and instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Mississippi Division of Medicaid
09.2024 - Current
Collect and verify patient demographic information including, income details to determine Medicaid eligibility.
Assist patients with completing application forms and necessary documentation for Medicaid enrollment.
Maintain office supplies and equipment inventory.
Assist with administrative tasks as assigned by the office manager or supervisor.
Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
Inclusion Teacher
North Panola School District
08.2013 - 05.2024
Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis, and reporting.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Developed, created, and managed Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs to define students' learning objectives and educational strategies while applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Reading Tutor
East Tate Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2012
Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracked attendance, and set achievement goals to be met and exceeded.
Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to determine how to best support students' needs.
Provided positive feedback frequently to encourage continued reading success.
Offered one-on-one and small group instruction to foster opportunities for flexible and differentiated learning.
Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05.2009
Skills
Problem solving
Parent-teacher communication
Positive role model
Student support
Teamwork and collaboration
Curriculum/Software ELS IXL Common Lit Microsoft Office Suite MSIS SAM Spectra iReady Canvas Zoom
Affiliations
Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE) 2013-Present