Sought part-time position to contribute skills and support organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Duncan, OK
01.2023 - 01.2024
I planned interesting and standard based reading and social studies lessons for fourth grade students, worked with team members and the principal to ensure student safety, maintained student confidentiality, interacted with parents and the community, revised lessons so that every student could participate, and took accountability for my work with students.
Teacher
Jean C. Few
Jasper, Texas
01.2022 - 01.2023
As a second grade teacher, I prepared lessons and taught my students in all subject areas. I participated in team building and worked closely with my peers. I attended ongoing professional development and implemented new techniques with my students. Using technology, supplemented my instruction to create a fun, interesting learning environment for my students. Classroom management, fostering student and parent relationships are some of my strong points.
Teacher
Steed Elementary
Midwest City, Oklahoma
01.2018 - 01.2021
Responsible for lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching second and fourth grade students in a secure and active environment. I am also responsible for parent outreach, online lessons and maintenance of student confidential records. I teach all subject matter in a fun, interactive, and creative manner using researched, proven techniques and learning styles to reach all students.
Teacher
Del City Elementary
Del City, Oklahoma
01.2017 - 01.2018
Responsible for teaching third grade students all subject areas using various techniques while implementing and facilitating the use of technology. Maintained student records, interpreted data, and provided a positive and enriched classroom learning environment while adhering to the state standards.
Teacher
Telstar
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2013 - 01.2017
Responsible for teaching first and second grade students all subject areas using various techniques while implementing and facilitating the use of technology. Maintained data, student records, and a positive classroom learning environment while adhering to the standards.
Teacher
Prairie Queen
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2011 - 01.2013
Responsible for teaching second, third and fourth grade students all subject areas using various techniques and technology devices. Maintaining student files and grades, facilitating learning centers, and utilizing a variety of Dr. Marzano and Forget techniques to actively engage students while implementing PASS skills.
Tutor
Club Z!
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2007 - 01.2011
Responsible for teaching students remedial skills as well as new skills needed to help students perform on grade level in math and reading.
Teacher
F.D. Moon
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2007 - 01.2010
Responsible for teaching fourth grade students all subject areas using technology such as laptops, desktops, Smart Board, and a variety of software applications, as well as using Accelerated Reader, Voyager, Star Math and Star reading. Responsible for maintaining confidential student files, grades, maintaining a positive learning environment, while encouraging parental involvement, under the supervision and direction of the principal.
Part-time Teacher
O.T.I.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2006 - 01.2008
Responsible for teaching and mentoring students in a self-paced setting. Maintained student data, performed assessments, assisted students with classes such as computer networking, medical terminology, and accounting.
Ombudsman Supervisor
Areawide Aging
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2001 - 01.2006
Patient advocate responsible for 30 long-term care, assisted living, and residential care facilities. Resolved complaints and provided mediation for family, resident and facility issues, provided training and recruitment for new volunteers.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Arizona
01.2006
Bachelor of Science Degree - Family Studies and Gerontology
Southern Nazarene University
Oklahoma
01.2000
Basic required education - undefined
Rose State College
Midwest City, Oklahoma
01.2000
Basic Required - Gerontology coursework
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.1999
Skills
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Lesson planning
Motivating students
Student engagement
Behavior management
Parent-teacher communication
Positive role model and mentor
Growth mindset
Public speaking
Conflict resolution
Collaborative learning
Learning strategies
Curriculum development
Technology integration
Classroom instruction
Differentiated instruction
Student-centered learning
Group and individual instruction
Student assessment
Community involvement
Cultural sensitivity
Student records management
Faculty collaboration
Subject matter expertise
Literacy development
Program development
SMART board aptitude
Curriculum compliance with state
Blackboard software
Verbal and written communication
Team building
Record keeping
Data analysis
Digital literacy
Cognitive and behavioral development
Reporting and documentation
Effective listening
Flexible and adaptive
Parent and student communication
Certification
2001 Oklahoma State Department of Education Teaching Certification.
Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences, and Career and Technology for Family and Consumer Sciences grade levels 6-12, Elementary Education.
1997 Oklahoma University, Nursing Home Administrator School
Certification in nursing home management, accounting and state and federal regulations.
1992-1998 Developmental Disability Services Training and Certifications
Completed approximately 200 hours of training and earned certifications for medication administration, needs assessment and service delivery to the developmentally disabled population. Training and certificates range from Managing Aggressive and Non-aggressive People to Direct Contact Training which is State-required when working with this population.
MILITARY SERVICE
1988-1990 U.S. Army Active Duty, Kaiserslautern, Germany, 91B Medical Specialist
1983-1988 U.S. Army Reserves, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 91B Medical Specialist and 71L Administrative Specialist
Timeline
Teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
01.2023 - 01.2024
Teacher
Jean C. Few
01.2022 - 01.2023
Teacher
Steed Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2021
Teacher
Del City Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2018
Teacher
Telstar
01.2013 - 01.2017
Teacher
Prairie Queen
01.2011 - 01.2013
Tutor
Club Z!
01.2007 - 01.2011
Teacher
F.D. Moon
01.2007 - 01.2010
Part-time Teacher
O.T.I.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Ombudsman Supervisor
Areawide Aging
01.2001 - 01.2006
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science Degree - Family Studies and Gerontology