Built authentic connections with students and families, fostering a secure and encouraging atmosphere conducive to individual student personal and academic development.
Offered guidance on goal-setting and time management techniques, resulting in increased student productivity and success.
Collaborated with staff to identify specific needs of at-risk students, tailoring mentorship strategies accordingly.
Developed individualized performance action plans for students, addressing academic challenges and fostering individual personal development.
Actively monitored student performance data to identify trends or areas needing improvement to meet district requirement and company standards.
Provided valuable insights into college applications, scholarship opportunities, and career paths based on each student''s aspirations.
High School Social Studies Teacher
School District Of Manatee County
10.2017 - 07.2022
Created lesson plans aligned with state academic standards, integrating diverse learning styles and accommodating varying student proficiency levels.
Established positive relationships with families through consistent communication regarding student progress and needs.
Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and strategies for effective classroom management and lesson planning.
Led professional development workshops on innovative teaching techniques, inspiring fellow educators to adopt new approaches in their classrooms.
Participated in school-wide initiatives focused on improving overall academic achievement, contributing insights from the social studies department perspective.
Education
MBA - Business
Louisiana State University- Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Science Secondary Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
12.2016
Associate of Science - Education
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
05.2013
Skills
Team Building
Self-reflection and Continuous Improvement
Professional Development Planning
Enhancing School, Family, Community Relationships
Process Improvement
School Improvements Planning
Problem-solving Aptitude
Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
Founder of MVA HS Student Engagement Committee
State Testing Initiatives
Staff Collaboration
Student Engagement
Professional Educator Evaluations and Observations
2021-2023 Educator Rating: Highly Effective, My Virtual Academy, Clinton Township, MI
2016 Presenter- “Activism, Resistance and Protest: The Florida Civil Rights Movement,” Florida Council for the Social Studies 59th Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida
2016 Presenter- “Sit-ins, Wade-Ins, and Kneel-Ins: Civil Rights Activism in Florida,” Institute on Black Life Conference, Tampa, Florida
Certification
2022- 2027 Standard Teaching Certificate
2017- 2026 Florida Professional Educators License
Timeline
MVA High School Mentor/Teacher
My Virtual Academy
09.2021 - Current
High School Social Studies Teacher
School District Of Manatee County
10.2017 - 07.2022
MBA - Business
Louisiana State University- Shreveport
Bachelor of Science - Social Science Secondary Education
Student Advisor / Learning Network at Astravo Online Academy, Colorado Digital Academy, and Colorado Virtual AcademyStudent Advisor / Learning Network at Astravo Online Academy, Colorado Digital Academy, and Colorado Virtual Academy