Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle/High School ESE/Social Studies Teacher
Bay District Schools
01.1991 - Current
Taught all required high school history courses: US History, World History, US Government, Economics
Completed all IEP paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
High School Department Head, 1997 – 2004
Textbook Manager – bought and inventoried textbooks for school (6th-12th grade)
Chairperson – SACS Accreditation Steering Committee – oversaw individual SACS Committees to gain initial accreditation
Chairperson – Behavior Management Team – Analyzed individual students who demonstrated unusually high behavior incidents
Lead person on Crisis Team – Went to classrooms to help lead students out when they became violent towards themselves or others
Administrative Duties – Met with students when behavior did not meet Code of Conduct standards, Planned and implemented Professional Development for staff, Communicated with parents about students’ misconduct and accomplishments
Completed all paperwork required for administrative actions
Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
Middle School EBD/LD Teacher
Franklin County Independent School
Frankfort, KY
01.2012 - 06.2014
Taught one middle school student who could not participate in the regular or resource curriculum setting
Planned and implemented lesson plans using Plato software
Monitored and implemented student’s IEP
Collected data for IEP progress
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
High School EBD/LD Teacher
Doss High School
Louisville, KY
08.2004 - 12.2010
Taught all required high school history courses: US History, World History, US Government, Economics, Geography
Completed all IEP paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Developed and implemented individual behavior modification plans
Chairperson – High Schools that Work – Data Committee, 2006 -2008
Chairperson – 11th and 12th grade Teachers for Student Mentoring program
Sponsor of girls mentoring group – Ladies of Leadership
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Administration
Florida State University
Panama City, FL
08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
08.1992
Associate of Arts - General Education
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL
05.1980
Skills
Parent and student communication
Classroom instruction
Student rapport
Student-centered learning
Timeline
Middle School EBD/LD Teacher
Franklin County Independent School
01.2012 - 06.2014
High School EBD/LD Teacher
Doss High School
08.2004 - 12.2010
Middle/High School ESE/Social Studies Teacher
Bay District Schools
01.1991 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Administration