Deidre Wilson
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Highly resourceful and adaptable interpersonal communications guru with a background in education, journalism, and customer service. Adept at building rapport with others and helping them solve problems. Exceptional writing and editing skills developed over nearly a decade of an award-winning journalism career
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Math and Reading Interventionist
Jacksboro Middle School
Jacksboro, TN
12.2023 - Current
- Utilized benchmark and progress monitoring testing data to provide differentiated reading and math instruction
- Maintained positive and open communication with students and parents to better understand students' academic and emotional needs
- Collaborated with instructional coach and administration to identify student learning needs and improve instruction
English Language Arts Teacher
LaFollette Middle School
LaFollette, TN
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Created a student-centered learning environment focused on helping students meet academic and personal goals
- Kept abreast of literacy and teaching best practices through collaboration with colleagues, attending professional development, and reading professional publications
- Provided small-group tutoring in reading after school as part of school's afterschool program
- Lead a group of students to craft the school's monthly newsletter
- Volunteered additional time to help with Beta Club, yearbook, dances, and sporting events
Reporter
LaFollette Press
LaFollette, TN
04.2015 - 11.2020
- Developed professional relationships with sources that included prominent community members
- Utilized multimedia equipment to capture photos and videos to complement written stories for print and online versions of the paper
- Researched, wrote, edited and proofread news articles for accuracy and clarity
- Juggled multiple projects while meeting deadlines
- Collaborated with news team to develop ideas and refine coverage
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Tusculum College
Greeneville, TN05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN05-2007
Skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to multitask
- Interpersonal communications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Math and Reading Interventionist
Jacksboro Middle School
12.2023 - Current
English Language Arts Teacher
LaFollette Middle School
11.2020 - 12.2023
Reporter
LaFollette Press
04.2015 - 11.2020
Master of Arts - Teaching
Tusculum College
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Tennessee Tech University
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