Accomplished teacher with over twenty years educating students in WSFCS and Guilford County Schools. Maintains organized and disciplined classroom environments devoted to student success. Caring and professional in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive experiences with students and families. Assumes leadership roles in the school while maintaining and excellent rapport with staff.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commissioned Mural Artist
Self Employed Web
Greensboro And Surrounding Areas
05.2021 - Current
Transported materials between job sites safely utilizing appropriate vehicles.
Evaluated site conditions before beginning work including measuring wall dimensions accurately.
Coordinated with clients to ensure satisfaction throughout the entire process from concept development through completion of the work.
Attended meetings with potential customers to discuss their vision for commissioned works.
Created sketches of proposed murals and refined the designs according to client feedback.
Addressed client concerns and worked together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Sourced and purchased materials, maintaining a budget for art supplies and expenses.
Teacher
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools, GCS
Winston Salem, NC
08.2006 - Current
Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
05-1999
Skills
Collaboration skills
Behavior management
Project-based learning
Classroom management
Parental engagement
Educational technology
Affiliations
Active participant in Crossfit Oak Ridge
Volunteer with highschool sports lacrosse team (Bishop McGuinness)