Experienced with classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement. Utilizes creative teaching strategies to enhance student learning and participation. Experienced in analyzing data to drive instruction.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Baldwin County Public Schools
07.2015 - Current
Governance Committee
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
Educational Specialist
Department of Human Resources (DFCS)
02.2011 - 05.2020
Worked with youth in foster care to ensure their educational needs were met by reviewing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), providing tutoring services, and partnering with local school systems and community organizations to advocate for educational stability.
Elementary Teacher-4th grade math
Putnam County Schools
07.2014 - 05.2015
Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Elementary Teacher
Bibb County Board of Education
10.2009 - 05.2014
Provide education for third grade students in all subject areas.
Chairperson of the Anti-Bullying Committee
Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
Therapist
Morningstar Treatment Services, Macon, GA
10.2004 - 07.2011
Provided family therapy through contracted services.
Delivered evidence-based individual, family and group counseling for children, youth and families.
Strengthened parent-child relationships through targeted interventions and consistent follow-up sessions.
Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and genuine care for their wellbeing.
Teacher
GA Department of Juvenile Justice, Bill E. Ireland YDC
07.2007 - 09.2009
Provided instruction for male youth in a long-term juvenile detention facility.
Taught the following subjects: Middle Grades Language Arts & Social Sciences (Reg. & SPED);
Taught High School Literature (Reg. & SPED).
Elementary Teacher
Bibb County Board of Education
07.2004 - 05.2007
Provided education for third grade students in all subject areas.
Third Grade Chairperson (2005-2007 school term)
Social Service Provider II (Substance Abuse Counselor, Therapeutic Child CareCoordinator,Couples and Family Therapy, Part-time), Adult Outpatient Services
Oconee Center (Oconee Community Service Board), Milledgeville Ga.
10.2001 - 10.2004
Coordinated therapeutic child care for youth who reside in residential treatment with their mothers
Provided multi-family therapy for women in residential treatment program.
PRN provided recovery group for IOP Participants.
Program Coordinator- Administrative
The Learning Center (Oconee Psychoed-GNETS)
11.1999 - 06.2004
In the absence of the Director, assumed all of the Director’s responsibilities.
Provided for the planning and implementation of services including educational, social, emotional and behavioral for youth with severe emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Handled disciple and responds to crisis.
Managed the Emergency Management protocol.
Provided supervision and evaluation of teaching staff as well as professional support to staff.
Coordinated and provided (PRN) program-wide teacher in-service training.
Worked collaboratively with the program director and seven (7) county school systems.
Counselor
The Learning Center (Oconee Psychoed-GNETS)
11.1999 - 07.2000
Provided individual and family counseling.
Developed medication monitoring protocol.
Provided crisis intervention.
Therapist/ Casemanager
Oconee Center (Child & Adolescent Clinic), Milledgeville, GA
09.1998 - 09.1999
Provided individual & family therapy
Developed treatment plans
Supervised evening clinic once a month.
Activity Therapist
Oconee Center (Child & Adolescent Clinic), Milledgeville, GA
09.1997 - 08.1998
Provide therapeutic activities for youth in an afterschool program
Job Readiness Instructor
Overview, Inc., Milledgeville, GA
12.1997 - 07.1998
While employed by a community action agency, provided job readiness, life skills instruction, and employability assessments for single-parent mothers through contract services for Department of Family and Children Services.
Teacher
Newark Public School, Newark, New Jersey
09.1991 - 05.1997
Provided instruction for 1st and 2nd grade students.
GA Department of Juvenile Justice, Bill E. Ireland YDC
07.2007 - 09.2009
Therapist
Morningstar Treatment Services, Macon, GA
10.2004 - 07.2011
Elementary Teacher
Bibb County Board of Education
07.2004 - 05.2007
Social Service Provider II (Substance Abuse Counselor, Therapeutic Child CareCoordinator,Couples and Family Therapy, Part-time), Adult Outpatient Services
Oconee Center (Oconee Community Service Board), Milledgeville Ga.
10.2001 - 10.2004
Program Coordinator- Administrative
The Learning Center (Oconee Psychoed-GNETS)
11.1999 - 06.2004
Counselor
The Learning Center (Oconee Psychoed-GNETS)
11.1999 - 07.2000
Therapist/ Casemanager
Oconee Center (Child & Adolescent Clinic), Milledgeville, GA
09.1998 - 09.1999
Job Readiness Instructor
Overview, Inc., Milledgeville, GA
12.1997 - 07.1998
Activity Therapist
Oconee Center (Child & Adolescent Clinic), Milledgeville, GA
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