Dedicated professional educator/trainer with a proven background in improving student performance and goals
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Teacher
Dunaire Elementary School
Stone Mountain, GA
08.2019 - Current
Principal Advisory Council Board Member (PAC) 2022-2024
Dunaire Textbook Coordinator (BTC)
Multi-Tiered System of Support Team (MTSS Team) (Intervention and IEP’s)
Created and Delivered Writing PL for Teachers2022-2023
DCSD Curriculum Writing Team 2021-2022
Dunaire ES Spelling Bee Coordinator
ESOL Teacher
5th Grade Writing Club
Educator of grade 5 English Language Learners (ELL), Reading ELA, Social Studies, Science, Math
Administered the State Assessments and created differentiated lesson plans
5th Grade Graduation Programs Creator
Executive Director and Co-Casework Supervisor
Wiz Community Services
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2013 - 08.2019
Hire, terminate, and train staff
Work with the Assistant Director to sustain and grow programs and service
Cold Call and Recruit Foster Parents
Supervise Casework for children birth-21 years
Provide IMPACT training for foster/adoptive parents and guidance
Provided 23 hr. IMPACT Training at least quarterly
Supervise Foster Children from Birth- age 21
Trained foster parents and children in CPR and first aid
Foster Agency
Teacher
Fulton County Schools
Union City, GA
08.2009 - 06.2010
Educator of grade 5,6,7,8 Math, Science and Social Studies.
Administered the CRCT and created differentiated lesson plans according to the Georgia State Standards
Used differentiated instruction in the classroom to include technology, instructional aids and supplemental materials.
Teacher
Hempstead Public Schools
Hempstead, New York
08.1999 - 08.2009
Educator of Grades k, 1,2,3,4 Planned and implemented curriculum for lesson plans, CPR and first aid certified, Communicated with parents daily, Tracked Students progress, Worked with PTA.
Teacher
New York State Youth Detention Center
East Meadow, New York
12.1997 - 02.1999
Reading teacher for juveniles in Nassau County Youth Facility, taught youths from ages 9-16, had do teach each student on their level, complete an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each student.
Education
Specialist in Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia, GA
05.2001 -
Masters in Leadership - undefined
Touro College
Manhattan, New York, US
12.2005
Masters in Education Degree -
Potsdam State University
Potsdam, New York, US
06.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Justice Administration
Hawaii Pacific University
05.2001 -
Skills
Student Achievement
Administration
Relationship Building Staff
Leadership/Development
Accomplishments
Cross-curriculum planning, and committee participation
Liaison between school and community using speaking engagements and written media to advocate the Educational organization and goals of the children
Provided additional strategy for 'at risk' children and their families, through individual needs planning
Train foster parent on IMPACT so that they can foster children in need
Affiliations
National Teachers Association (NTA), 1999-2019
National Education Association (NEA), 2000-2019
Professional Women's Network, Treasurer, 2002-2012