Tracy L. Tripp
Saint Johns,Fl
Summary
Versatile writer proficient in researching, writing, and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative, and error-free work.
Overview
1844
1844
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Saint John's County
Saint Johns, FL
09.2020 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Auxiliary Chairperson and Volunteer
Wolfson Children's Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
09.2017 - Current
- Performed monthly duties including attending board meetings, developing calendars for Bedside Buddies, completing trainings, performing mandatory shadowing of volunteers, and communicating with team of volunteers.
- Engaged with and met needs of patients and parents while seeking treatment at Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Author
Tracy Tripp Books
Saint Johns , Florida
07.2012 - Current
- Wrote and published four novels and two children’s book
- Fifth novel is projected to be published in 2022.
- Managed website, blog posts, book signings, and marketing of all finished products.
- Spoke as the guest author at multiple book clubs both in person and through Zoom.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Conducted research on diverse topics to create realistic and believable characters and settings.
- Completed Fiction I and II writing courses through Gotham Writing Workshop.
- Completed writing course, Writing for Children and Teenagers, through Institute of Children’s Literature.
Author/Independent Blogger
Tracy Tripp Books
Saint Johns, Florida
06.201 - Current
- Performed interviews and wrote articles about homeless people with goal of publishing in future street paper to help earn money and build hope.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Proofread copies written by colleague to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Title I Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
Richmond, VA
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Taught reading, writing, and math to small groups from elementary to high school level.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
Teacher
Robious Middle School
Chesterfield, VA
09.1996 - 06.2001
- Taught sixth grade students including honors and gifted honors in block schedule.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Drama Teacher – Directed three plays for students in sixth through eighth grade.
- Tutored students for Literacy Passport Test.
- Mentored students at risk.
- Served as yearbook advisor 1998-2001.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education, English
State University of New York College At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 08.1992 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, English
State University of New York College
Oswego, NY12.1991
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Grammar Comprehension
- Project Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Article Writing
- Originality and Creativity
- Attention to Detail
- Research and Interviews
- Microsoft Word
- Editing and Rewriting
- Story Development
- Proofreading and Editing
Websites
www.tracytripp.com
My website displays my years of work in writing fiction novels, children's books, and blogs. This includes interviews with Jacksonville's homeless population.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Saint John's County
09.2020 - Current
Auxiliary Chairperson and Volunteer
Wolfson Children's Hospital
09.2017 - Current
Author
Tracy Tripp Books
07.2012 - Current
Title I Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
08.2010 - 07.2012
Teacher
Robious Middle School
09.1996 - 06.2001
Master of Science - Elementary Education, English
State University of New York College At Buffalo
08.1992 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, English
State University of New York College
Author/Independent Blogger
Tracy Tripp Books
06.201 - Current