Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Eduction Teacher
Valdez City Schools
05.2018 - Current
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught multiple subjects including math, English, science, and study skills to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs in grades 9-12.
Taught Microcomputer Business Applications as a general education elective.
Assistant Professor of Business
Arkansas State University Beebe
08.2001 - 05.2018
Primary teaching responsibilities included: Microcomputer Applications, Business Communication, Introduction to Macintosh Computers, Desktop Publishing Applications, and Educational Technology.
Teaching methods included: Traditional, online, hybrid, and honors.
Additional classes taught: Keyboarding I, II, and III; Medical, Legal, and Machine Transcription; Internet, Intranet, and E-mail applications for Business.
Promoted from Instructor to Assistant Professor in 2004.
Earned Tenure in 2004.
Academic Advisor for 30+ AS Business and AAS Business Technology students.
Co-Chair for Assessment of Student Learning Committee.
Co-Champion for Self Study to obtain ACBSP accreditation.
Business Technology Internship Coordinator
Curriculum Committee member
Business Instructor
Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas
08.1998 - 05.2001
Primary teaching responsibilities included: Microsoft Office applications, Adobe applications, Computer Operating Systems, Computer Programming, Medical and Administrative Office Support, Business Communication, and Keyboarding.
Taught community education workshops for introduction to computers, the internet, and computer business applications.
Served as a grant-funded Microsoft Mentor responsible for faculty development by supporting faculty using Microsoft applications in the classroom and office.
Served on the Day Care Task Force, the Academic Standards, Strategic Planning, High School Advising, and Catastrophic Leave Committees.
Business Education Teacher
Lakeview School District
08.1996 - 05.1998
Primary teaching responsibilities included: Accounting, Business Law, Keyboarding, Computer Applications, Introduction to Business, and Workforce Readiness to students in grades 7-12.
Served as the district Technology Coordinator; responsible for preparing technology grants, E-rate proposals, and Perkins grant.
Served as 8th and 9th grade class sponsor and Future Business Leaders of America advisor.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Special Education
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK
Master of Education - Instructional Resources
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
Bachelor of Science - Business Education
University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, AR
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Phillips County Community College
Helena, AR
Skills
Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
Disability Assessment Testing
Facilitating Coordination
Google Applications
IEP Development
Instructional Techniques
MS Office Proficiency
Job Readiness Training
Certification
Business Technology, AK grades 4-12
Business Education, AK grades 7-12
Computer Education, AK grades 7-12
Special Education, AK grades K-12
Timeline
Special Eduction Teacher
Valdez City Schools
05.2018 - Current
Assistant Professor of Business
Arkansas State University Beebe
08.2001 - 05.2018
Business Instructor
Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas
Senior Compliance Manager (CONTRACT) at Valdez Painting Inc. & Valdez Plastering Inc.Senior Compliance Manager (CONTRACT) at Valdez Painting Inc. & Valdez Plastering Inc.