Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Shelby County Schools
06.2018 - 10.2025
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills
Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
Elementary Teacher
Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected, and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals
Student Teacher
Brandman University
10.2007 - 04.2008
Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching and Learning
Brandman University
Irvine, CA
2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
1995
Skills
Tennessee Teaching Certificate with Elementary Education endorsement
Safety Awareness
Lesson Planning
Teamwork / Collaboration
Accomplishments
Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
Oversaw 20 students per class.
Documented and resolved behavior issues which led to higher test results.
Improved test scores.
Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of technology.
Special Education Paraeducator at Shelby County Schools/Collierville Municipal SchoolsSpecial Education Paraeducator at Shelby County Schools/Collierville Municipal Schools