Educator with a proven track record at Wyoming County Board of Education, specializing in technology-enhanced learning and fostering student interaction. Build positive relationships, significantly enriching the academic and social-emotional development of students across various grades.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Wyoming County Board Of Education
Pineville, WV
08.2018 - Current
Actively teach students U.S. History, World History, West Virginia History, and computer coding for 4th and 6th to 8th grade students.
Provide after-school tutoring and enrichment opportunities for students.
Serve on curriculum selection committees for social studies and science textbooks for Wyoming County.
Serve on the county PBIS implementation team.
School member of the CSI-ATS committee.
Gear Up, Local Coordinator 2023-2025.
School Library Media Specialist
Jefferson County Public Schools, Mill Creek Elementary
Charles Town, WV
08.2003 - 06.2007
Maintain the library collection and implement instruction for students (K-5).
Assist faculty and students in locating materials needed to complete projects.
Assist parents of students in locating materials for their children, as well as for themselves.
Conducted fall and spring book fairs.
Volunteer for Reading with Friends night, in which students participate in different reading activities and receive a free book at the end of the evening.
Library Media Specialist
Berkeley County Board of Education
Martinsburg, WV
08.2001 - 06.2003
Maintain the library collection and implement instruction for students (K-3).
Conducted fall and spring book fairs.
Assist faculty and students in locating materials needed to complete projects.
Library Media Specialist
Fluvanna County Schools
Palmyra, WV
08.1997 - 06.2001
In charge of ordering and cataloging new materials for the media center, including print and non-print items (grades 9-12).
Assist students in locating information using print, non-print, and electronic media.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Concord College
Athens, WV
12-1995
Skills
Creative lesson plan development
Classroom instruction
Group Learning Facilitation
Technology-Enhanced Learning
Adolescent Support and Guidance
Critical thinking
Building Positive Student Relationships
Technology integration
Social-Emotional Development
Inquiry-based learning
Conflict resolution
Fostering Student Interaction
Collaborative Faculty Engagement
Project-based learning
Empathy and patience
Certification
School Mental Health Certification
Permanent WV Teaching Licensure with in the following: K-12 School Library Media, 5-12 Social Studies, K-6 Elementary Multi-subject, 5-9 General Science, Computer Science Discoveries Authorization.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Wyoming County Board Of Education
08.2018 - Current
School Library Media Specialist
Jefferson County Public Schools, Mill Creek Elementary