Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Applied Skills Teacher
Valparaiso Community Schools
05.2022 - Current
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Language Arts Teacher
Beech Grove City Schools
07.2021 - 05.2022
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
ESL Teacher
Qkids
03.2020 - 12.2020
Taught classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
English Teacher-Math
Kalasinpittayasai School
05.2018 - 10.2018
Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Beech Grove City Schools
06.2013 - 10.2018
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls and emails.
Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Tanning consultant and sales
Tanfastic Tans
01.2014 - 05.2017
Educated clients on health and safety of tanning facilities and procedures.
Informed and demonstrated how to use tanning equipment to new clients.
Exceeded monthly tanning product and membership sale quotas.
Call Center Agent
Purdue University Telefund
01.2012 - 12.2012
Speak with Purdue alumni to update school information and encourage donations.
Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
Direct Support Professional
In-Pact
05.2009 - 07.2012
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education/Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12.2012
High School Diploma -
Portage High School
Portage, IN
05.2008
Skills
Basic Clerical Knowledge
Post-Secondary Education
Staff Management
Team Collaboration
Educational Strategies
Clear Public Speaking Skills
Emergent Curriculum
Instruct Groups
Accomplishments
Supervised team of staff members
Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
Special Education Department chairperson for 3 years.