Service-oriented Claims Adjuster skilled at applying creative approaches to solving complex problems. Adept at developing profitable and quality-focused processes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Memphis City Schools
01.2000 - Current
Using scientific research based material to teach reading and math to individuals or small groups of students; Differentiating Instruction to meet IEP goals; Planning appropriate yet challenging lessons for all students; Establish good relationships with students based on personal acceptance, firmness, fairness, and consistency; maintain a sense of community within the classroom; instill a love of learning in each student
Cypress Middle School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
Memphis City Schools
01.2010 - 01.2011
Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
Shadowlawn Middle School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
Shelby County Schools
01.2008 - 01.2010
Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
Memphis City Schools
01.2002 - 01.2004
Special Education Resource Teacher
Jefferson Parish Schools
01.1997 - 01.2000
Interpreting assessment results; providing information and guidance through a range of effective and innovative teaching practices
Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach
Jefferson Parish Schools
01.1997 - 01.2000
English Teacher
Orleans Parish Schools
01.1995 - 01.1997
Developing and implementing conceptual units; Establishing and maintaining standards for student behavior; Planning challenging and appropriate instruction for all students; Teaching English curriculum standards to ninth through twelfth graders
Head Girls Basketball Coach
Orleans Parish Schools
01.1995 - 01.1996
Education
Adjuster Certification - Insurance Adjuster
The Adjuster School
2717 Commercial Center Blvd Ste E200, Katy, TX 774
07.2024
Master of Arts - Special Education
Walden University
100 Washington Square S, Minneapolis MN 55401
05.2022
Special Education Certification - undefined
Southeastern University
01.1997
BA English Education 7-12 - undefined
Southern University at New Orleans
05.1995
References
Daniel Heaston, Assistant Principal of Craigmont Middle School
Gina Nicholson, Principal of Cypress Middle School
Brenda Fayne, Assistant Principal of Craigmont High School
Training
Teachscape-Direct Instruction
Foundations of Effective Teaching
Planning for High Yield Strategies
Differentiating Instruction
Effective Questioning in the Math Classroom
Portfolios for Special Education Teachers
Timeline
Cypress Middle School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
Memphis City Schools
01.2010 - 01.2011
Shadowlawn Middle School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach