Developed and implemented library policies and procedures.
Supervised student volunteers in shelving books and other library duties.
Created innovative displays to promote new books or special school wide events.
Created a welcoming environment by providing excellent customer service to all patrons of the library.
Provided technical support to staff members regarding software applications used in the library.
Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
Taught classes on information literacy skills such as conducting research, evaluating sources, and using technology tools such as search engines effectively.
Collaborated with teachers to help support curriculum
Provided minor technology support to teachers and students.
Teacher
Lebanon Special School Dist
Lebanon, Tennessee
08.2020 - 05.2023
Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
Instructed students in academic subjects.
Librarian
Organized book displays and coordinated special events such as book fairs.
Managed daily operations of the library, including staffing issues, budgeting, inventory control, and purchasing.
Maintained complete and accurate records of library transactions.
Teacher
Project Reflect/Charter School
Madison, TN
08.2019 - 08.2020
Establish and enforce rules and procedures. Adapt teaching methodologies and instructional materials to meet student’s and county requirements. Establish clear objectives for day to day lessons and assignments while following curriculum guidelines/requirements of the state and the school. Maintain accurate and confidential student records as required by laws, policies, and administrative regulations.
Teacher
Smyrna Middle School
Smyrna, TN
10.2018 - 05.2019
Interim 6th grade social studies teacher Taught content knowledge of subject area. Worked with principal and collaborated with team members to ensure academic standards were met.
Interim Middle School PE Teacher Managed an environment that promoted the understanding of basic skills, knowledge and strategies of physical fitness. Motivated students to support physical fitness to include strength, agility, and coordination.
Teacher
Mount Juliet Elementary School
Mt. Juliet, TN
08.2010 - 06.2018
Created and developed lessons to meet the academic, intellectual and social needs of students. Analyzed data to determine what students (individual & class) learned and what their deficiencies were. Ensured proper (fine-tuning) planning of instruction. Analyzed state indicators, and their proficiency levels of subgroups to indicate what groups were not performing as well as the whole group in comparison to the county (specific grade level) and the state. This best practice helped to support planning of instructions
Teacher
Franklin Road Academy
Nashville, TN
10.2007 - 08.2010
Oversaw 6th grade curriculum to include creating and developing lessons to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
Staffing Specialist
SMS Holdings
Nashville, TN
11.2006 - 06.2006
Managed, administered, and evaluated the corporate support center and field recruitment strategies and initiatives to ensure effectiveness, consistency, and compliance with corporate support center strategic plan. Provided leadership and directly collaborated with field and corporate support center hiring managers in the development and execution of large, complex, and high-impact recruitment initiatives. Served as the principle source of expert advice, consultation, and education for managers in the areas of workforce planning, staffing, and recruitment strategies. Maintained a working knowledge of legal regulations and requirements pertaining to staffing and safeguard compliance.
Academic Advisor
University of Phoenix Nashville Campus
Nashville, TN
12.2003 - 06.2005
Effectively managed 300 new and continuing students in their academic programs. Coached and counseled the student population surrounding policies and procedures. Acted as a key resource in the academic advisement department by participating in staff selection, training, and evaluation activities.
Enrollment Counselor Recruited students for Graduate and Undergraduate programs. Conducted student appointments to advise and screen for admission eligibility requirements.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Library Media Specialist Endorsement PK-12
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
03-2023
MAT -
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
01.2007
MBA - HRM, GM
University of Phoenix Nashville Campus
Nashville, TN
BA - Humanities and International Studies (Japanese), Minor Athletic Coaching
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
Skills
Instructor-Led Training Classroom Facilitation Teaching utilizes effective presentation and facilitation skills, including creative training techniques, using a variety of training delivery modalities in a classroom environment Responsible for day-to-day functional supervision of learners within the program
Instructional Design Curriculum Development Content Approach – Develops a range of learning solutions (ie, classroom, blended solutions, etc) that address performance needs
Human Resources – Partners with leadership team to provide strategic HR support in organizational design, employee relations, talent acquisition, training, communication and compliance Plans and develops and implements short- and long- term human resource plans that address organizational issues; evaluates the organization’s human capital needs; structures and directs Human Resource department to align with business needs and objectives
Talent Management Talent Acquisition Retention Diversity & Inclusion - Identifies, develops and leverages existing talent to support the growth of the organization through the talent planning process Ensures diversity and inclusion is embedded in all areas of human resources such as recruitment, hiring, performance management, retention, leadership development, and succession planning