Summary
Passionate Middle School Teacher committed to academic and social success of every student. Specializing in multi-subject classroom teaching and individual counseling.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Teacher Science and Social Studies
Brevard Public Schools - Cambridge Elementary
Cocoa, FL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Monitored student performance, offering constructive feedback and additional aid to struggling students.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations and standardized assessments.
- Set up demonstrations, assisting and supervising students while conducting experiments.
- Used differentiated instructional techniques to promote content relevance.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
- Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
Head Start Family Advocate
Brevard Public Schools
Cocoa, FL
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordination and recruitment for School Readiness and VPK Students and Families in the Head Start Program.
- Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies.
- Served as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and other contacts to help children facing problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
- Utilized task prioritization and data organization skills to effectively manage large caseload.
- Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Substitute Teacher
Brevard Public School
Viera, Florida
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Dependency Case Manager
Children’s Home Society
Orlando, Florida
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Ensuring the basic needs and safety of all children in dependency care are meet.]
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Visited clients at residence for home study assessments to assist courts with custody decisions.
- Directed protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities.
- Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
- Counseled and prepared residents for transition to independent living.
Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer
18th Judicial District Court Of Florida
Viera, FL
08.2016 - 08.2017
- 18th Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program] [Guardian ad Litem] [Viera, Florida.] [Ensuring the needs of the dependent child are meet by monitoring partner agency activities, interviewing community partners, ensuring the voice of the child is represented.]
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
Case Coordinator
Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard
Rockledge, Florida
11.2012 - 11.2016
- Provide assessment services for children suspected of being abused or neglected
- This includes completing psychosocial assessments, completing, Forensic and Specialized Interview with children and their respective families and taking digital photos.
Community Service Associate
Rockledge Church of Christ
Rockledge, Florida
01.2009 - 11.2013
- Community outreach services and assist church members with accessing community services
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Families
Palm Bay, Florida
10.2010 - 11.2012
- Ensure Child Safety, by investigating child abuse and neglect cases
- Worked along with Law Enforcement, CPT, Judicial System and community partners to ensure Child Safety.] Awards - Recipient of “The Digging Deeper Award” and Quality Assurance Award .
Health Information Specialist Supervisor
Department of Health
Rockledge, Florida
01.2004 - 08.2008
- Responsible for the daily operations of the medical records department at The Brevard County Health Department
- This department’s sub- unit’s include; Subpoena Requests, Medical Records Releases, Medical Records Operations, Cashiering, Front Desk Operations & Intake Department- determining eligibility, ensuring families were connected with community resources.] Awards - Recipient of Davis Productivity Award- Development of Core Values.
Education
Masters of Arts - Forensic Psychology
05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
12.2008
Areas of study - Health Services Administration, Commerce and Women’s Studies
Skills
- Compliance
- Smartboard Technology
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Individualized Care
- Creative Problem Solving
- Proficient in [Software]
- Organizational Abilities
- Progress Monitoring
- Curriculum Development
- Policy Implementation
- Safety Awareness
- Student Engagement
- Faculty Collaboration
- Social Studies Teaching
- IEP Understanding
- Classroom Management
- Proctoring
- Standardized Testing
- Behavior Modeling
- Multicultural Education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Discipline
- Results-Focused
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Video Conferencing
- Technology Implementation
- Student Development
- Group Instruction
References
REFERENCES- available upon request
Certification
- Educator Certificate - Temporary - Social Science Grades 6-12 (7/1/22 -6/30/25).
Timeline
6th Grade Teacher Science and Social Studies - Brevard Public Schools - Cambridge Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
Head Start Family Advocate - Brevard Public Schools
10.2021 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher - Brevard Public School
09.2021 - 10.2021
Dependency Case Manager - Children’s Home Society
03.2017 - 11.2017
Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer - 18th Judicial District Court Of Florida
08.2016 - 08.2017
Case Coordinator - Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard
11.2012 - 11.2016
Child Protective Investigator - Department of Children and Families
10.2010 - 11.2012
Community Service Associate - Rockledge Church of Christ
01.2009 - 11.2013
Health Information Specialist Supervisor - Department of Health
01.2004 - 08.2008
Argosy University - Masters of Arts, Forensic Psychology
University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Political Science
University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies
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