Motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated to helping students achieve academic success while promoting social, personal, and career development as to become productive members of society.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
TRIO Academic Coordinator
Morehead State University
Morehead, Kentucky
01.2023 - Current
Develop and implement program objectives and curriculum to assist students in academic, personal, social and career development.
Identifies and selects eligible participants for program, while working with diverse population group of students and providing intervention services as needed.
Assist with college applications by providing financial aid opportunities and scholarships.
Participating in school based workshops for parents and students to help them complete the financial aid process.
Conduct one-on-one meetings with seniors to discuss academic goals, educational plans and post-graduation options.
Engage with networks and stakeholders to promote networking opportunities for participants and graduating seniors.
Participate in and help work events such as college fairs or open houses designed to increase awareness about educational options available for students.
Advise students on course selection, pathways and career options.
Assist students in completing appropriate forms for scholarships, college applications, financial aid and financing processes.
Coordinate and plan cultural field trips and college visits for participants.
Assistant Girls High School Basketball Coach
Morgan County Board Of Education
West Liberty, KY
10.2019 - 03.2023
Motivated athletes by providing positive reinforcement both on and off the court.
Coordinated travel arrangements for away games as needed by completing bus requests.
Helped organize fundraising activities for the basketball program.
Assisted players and coaches to help players increase their skillset.
Ensured that all athletes adhered to team rules and regulations set by school policy.
Elementary School Teacher-Morgan Central Elementar
Morgan County Board Of Education
West Liberty, Kentucky
08.2016 - 12.2022
Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
Third-Fifth Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher
Accountable for KAS Testing in grades 5-5
Served as a Cooperating Teacher for Morehead State University Student Teacher in 2022 & Cumberlands University Student Teacher in 2021
Afterschool ESS Teacher-provided instruction for students who needed extra support in math, reading, & SEL
Participated in weekly PLC meetings with same grade teacher and principal
Served on ARC committees with students in special needs program
Elementary School Teacher-Ezel Elementary
Morgan County Board Of Education
West Liberty, KY
08.2003 - 05.2015
Developed and implemented lesson plans according to the Core Content Standards to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Accountable for K-Prep test in areas of Reading, Math, Social Studies, and On-Demand Writing.
Participated and attended Blue Ribbon School Program in Washington, D.C. in 2010.
Participated in Thoughtful Classroom district-wide program and trained staff at various times throughout program
Served as a Cooperating Teacher with Morehead State University Student Teacher Program
Spotlighted in Kentucky Teacher magazine regarding an article about Blue Ribbon Schools
Served on Teacher Evaluation Committee for the district
Served on District Discipline Matrix Committee
Served on 50/50 District Committee
Elementary School Teacher-East Valley Elementary
Morgan County Board Of Education
West Liberty , KY
08.1999 - 05.2003
Second/Third Grade Teacher
Accountable for standards assessed on CTBS testing system in areas of reading, math, and language arts
Taught and supervised students
Assistant Girls Track Coach for Morgan County High School
Part Time Technology Teacher
Morgan County Board Of Education
West Liberty, KY
08.1998 - 05.1999
Developed and implemented technology-based curriculum for students in grades K-5.
Substitute Teacher
Morgan County Board Of Education
West Liberty , Kentucky
01.1997 - 05.1999
Provided instruction and guidance to students in accordance to teacher's lesson plans.
Monitored student progress throughout the day.
Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Elementary Education
Morehead, KY
06-2024
Certified English As A Second Language Teacher - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
VIP KID Certified Online English Teacher
Online
03-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Morehead, KY
07-1998
Skills
Educational Leadership
Student Advising
Collaborative Teamwork
Interactive Teaching and Learning
Managing Schedules
Monitor Student Academic Progress
Curriculum Development & Implementation
Recruitment & Retention
Timeline
TRIO Academic Coordinator
Morehead State University
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Girls High School Basketball Coach
Morgan County Board Of Education
10.2019 - 03.2023
Elementary School Teacher-Morgan Central Elementar
Morgan County Board Of Education
08.2016 - 12.2022
Elementary School Teacher-Ezel Elementary
Morgan County Board Of Education
08.2003 - 05.2015
Elementary School Teacher-East Valley Elementary
Morgan County Board Of Education
08.1999 - 05.2003
Part Time Technology Teacher
Morgan County Board Of Education
08.1998 - 05.1999
Substitute Teacher
Morgan County Board Of Education
01.1997 - 05.1999
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Elementary Education
Certified English As A Second Language Teacher - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)