Accomplished educator and facilitator with a variety of experience in developing curricula in accordance with multiple state regulations for learners from several backgrounds and scholastic levels.
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Chancellor Middle School
Fredericksburg, Virginia
08.2017 - 09.2022
Teach students in a classroom setting
Taught subjects: History, English, Science and Reading Improvement
Evaluate student learning strengths and weaknesses
Manage students work output in the classroom
Develop learning materials for class, lesson plans, assignments, and projects
Facilitate the reading programs: Read 180 and Lexia for 6, 7 and 8th grade students
Work with administration on tracking student progress in the reading programs
Differentiate lessons as needed as a one/one ratio or small group.
Teacher
Fredericksburg School District
Fredericksburg , Virginia
08.2022 - 05.2024
Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
Awana Director Volunteer
Alfred Street Baptist Church
Alexandria
01.2011 - 01.2018
Oversee the Sparks (age K-2) program
Work as a guide and a reference to the leaders in the program
Work as a recruiter for new leaders
Set goals for the program direction, evaluate and measure achievement of those goals
Collaborate with the Commander to ensure that the program activities integrate with other Awana program activities from different churches
Collaborate with the Commander to complete and manage program annual budget
Manage program resources; ensure accurate program record keeping and curriculum/training materials
Communicator for the program to parents, leaders, church and the community about programs, events, goals, and policies.
Supervisory Program Specialist
Cody Development Center
Arlington
01.2011 - 10.2011
Managed adult/student ratio by preparing staff work schedules for the School-Age Program and the Youth Center Groups
In accordance with Military Standard Operation Procedures, coordinated staff training with the Foundation level Program every quarter
Documented and evaluated staff assignments based on organization's standard operating procedures
Initiated collaborative efforts with trainers to design team building and workshops for employees in various work sections
Analyze and integrated everyday operations and activities with approval of the SAS Director
Hand-selected to establish and implement the goals and objectives of the program
Ultimately, leading to a substantial growth in support and services available to military families using measurable standards and compliance procedures for the Child Development Services through the US Army
Managed Army USDA food service as it related to enrollment of children, record keeping, policy and procedures as well as nutritional requirements.
Substitute Instructor
School District 8
Fountain
08.2007 - 05.2010
Encouraged students from multiple grade levels to obtain scholastic achievement
Implemented the use of multiple resources that ultimately increased knowledge of topics of education.
Student Teacher
Helen Hunt Elementary
Colorado Springs
08.2009 - 12.2009
Facilitated a classroom by developing and designing instructional strategies and curriculum for elementary students
Planned and implement lessons from the curriculum, differentiation lessons as needed for bilingual students, occasionally in a 1:1 ratio
Integrated technology for research, presentations and learning of basic computer knowledge
Championed a book club with the purpose of assisting students in advancing their reading levels to comply with state education standards
Integrated a Rewards Program for bilingual and lower level learners in phonemic awareness and reading.
Substitute Instructor
School District 11
Colorado Springs
08.2007 - 05.2008
Managed Classroom and implemented lessons and activities for the course of study
Designed and delivered educational resources for students use in understanding their daily tasks.
Assistant Director/Pre-Kindergarten Instructor
Children's Corner FUMC
Lawton, OK
09.2001 - 12.2005
Designed new curriculum for pre-kindergarten students for school readiness
Designed and implemented learning strategies to accommodate students' learning abilities using a cognitive-hands-on approach
Use state approved assessment tools to determine students learning aptitudes
Analyze and integrated a program to establish the centers' goals that met state objectives
Including training staff on issues on the accreditation process, curriculum and classroom environment
Functioned as the liaison for teachers, parents and community as it related to the school objectives and policies.