Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
North Carolina Public Schools
08.1993 - 10.2022
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for successful outcomes.
Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
Education
No Degree - Education
UNC Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education Science/Social Studies
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
05.1993
Skills
Public speaking
Organizational skills
Problem solving
Staff Development
Safety Awareness
Technology Integration
Inquiry-Based Learning
Google Platform
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year at SBMS 2011
Teacher Mentor of beginning teachers from 1998-2019
Supervising Teacher for student teachers 1999-2014
Certification
National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescent Science 2002-2022
Teacher Mentor 1998-2021
General Biology and Environmental Science
Grades 9-12 (PRAXIS)
Interests
My interests include anything outdoors: hiking, gardening, photography, and traveling. Health and fitness are important to me, as I make it a daily goal to move and eat a healthy diet.
Timeline
Teacher
North Carolina Public Schools
08.1993 - 10.2022
No Degree - Education
UNC Wilmington
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education Science/Social Studies
UNC Charlotte
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