Supervised students during school and out-of-school activities, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Supported the integration of technology into daily lessons by utilizing digital tools like SMART Boards and tablets to engage students in interactive learning experiences.
Prepared lesson materials such as visuals aids, hands-on manipulatives, and interactive games.
Utilized assessment data to tailor instruction.
Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Executive News Producer
WCTI TV-12
02.2003 - 04.2010
Create shows, pick stories, write stories and teases, request graphics and special elements, booth/time out newscasts
Make decisions during breaking news and live reporter shots
Assist news director with interviewing and hiring producers, reporters, and anchors
Create newsroom staff work schedules
Fill in for assistant news director
Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining communication channels and improving response times.
Production Coordinator
Insight Productions
06.2001 - 08.2001
Organized shoots for corporate clients, hired crews, and booked travel arrangements
Director of Marketing
Blue and White Magazine
03.2001 - 05.2001
Directed all publicity and marketing for the magazine and ran a staff of nine publicists
Public Affairs Director
90.5 WUSC FM
09.1999 - 05.2000
Directed all publicity, marketing, and news for the radio station
Coordinated all fundraising events
Education
B.A. - School of Journalism and Mass Communication
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
01.2002
Skills
Time management
Critical thinking
Strong organizational skills
Clear communication
Relationship building
Attention to detail
Awards
William Randolph Hearst Award, 2002, 8th place nationwide for news story in 2002
Hall of Leaders Award, 1999, Recognition for marketing work at WUSC FM
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Craven County Schools
08.2020 - 12.2024
Executive News Producer
WCTI TV-12
02.2003 - 04.2010
Production Coordinator
Insight Productions
06.2001 - 08.2001
Director of Marketing
Blue and White Magazine
03.2001 - 05.2001
Public Affairs Director
90.5 WUSC FM
09.1999 - 05.2000
B.A. - School of Journalism and Mass Communication
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