It is an honor to teach children and to see their eyes light up as they learn a new concept. But my passion, my reason for being in that classroom every day, is seeing them open their hearts to Jesus and grow in their faith. I am committed to SMLCA's mission statement of preparing students for today, tomorrow, and eternity.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Grade 2
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
08.2015 - Current
Participates in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Mentors and meets weekly with a new teacher during the school year. Has done this for the past four years.
Writes daily lesson plans centered around a Biblical worldview.
Leads individualized reading groups to better meet specific reading abilities.
Serves as reading/literacy lead for elementary school.
Has helped train a student teacher who later joined the SMLCA staff.
Coordinates book fairs for preschoolers, elementary and junior high students.
Hosts local children's book authors to read to lower elementary classrooms.
Helps test new incoming students for the lower elementary K-2.
Has stocked and ran a snack cart to help fund school mission trips.
For several years coordinated and ran the Junior/Senior banquet for the high school.
Teacher, Grades 4, 5, 7, 8
Parkway Christian Academy
08.2006 - 08.2015
Wrote daily lesson plans with an emphasis on a Biblical worldview.
Was part of coordinating Individualized Educational Plans for students requiring special education.
Oversaw teacher aides in the classroom.
Teacher, Preschool-4
The Shedd Montessori School
08.1988 - 05.1998
Director, Children's Development Center
Northwest Baptist Church
05.1986 - 05.1987
Education
No Degree - Concentration in Learning Disabilities
Radford/Hollins Universities
Virginia
1994
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Roanoke College
Salem, VA
05.1986
Skills
Proficient in Word
Student Records Management
Peer Mentoring
Child Development
Individualized Learning Plans
Special Needs Support
Classroom Organization
Accomplishments
Named SMLCA Teacher of the Year, 2023-2024 school year.
Certification
ACTS Certified
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 2
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
08.2015 - Current
Teacher, Grades 4, 5, 7, 8
Parkway Christian Academy
08.2006 - 08.2015
Teacher, Preschool-4
The Shedd Montessori School
08.1988 - 05.1998
Director, Children's Development Center
Northwest Baptist Church
05.1986 - 05.1987
No Degree - Concentration in Learning Disabilities
Radford/Hollins Universities
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Roanoke College
ACTS Certified
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