Mindful Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher with 8+ years of experience exposing students to real-life skills such as cooking, career development, parenting, relationship building and social-emotional intelligences.
Work History
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, 08/2016 - Current Franklin County Public Schools – Frankfort, KY,
Employed a variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including individualized 504 plans as part of an integrated classroom, small-group learning, and current technology.
Communicated effectively with the community, families, and students through multiple platforms to promote academic achievement and accomplish district goals.
Instructed individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
Collaborated with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
Assessed student issues on depression, anxiety, and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers, and teachers.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Taught culinary theory and practice in a lab environment, focusing on food production, food safety, and restaurant operations.
Assistant Director/Lead Teacher, 03/2015 - 08/2016 Union County Public Schools – Monroe, NC,
Assisted teachers with classroom management strategies and event coordination to maintain a positive learning environment for age levels infant to 5 years.
Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
Composed and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
Corresponded frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Fashioned lesson plans and mentored 20 teacher staff while working closely with administration for compliance with private business operations.
Educational Naturalist, 04/2014 - 03/2015 Wildlife Prairie Park – City, STATE,
Promoted education on ecology, natural resources, and environmental concerns to visitors through captivating presentations, elaborate exhibits, and hands-on workshops.
Accountable for park attendance including overall customer satisfaction. Boosted overall attendance in 2014 by over 200 member headcount based upon years prior.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators at Peoria Regional High School as their educational liaison to the park.
Followed all animal care and enrichment instructions, including dietary needs and medication regimens.
Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, 08/2013 - 04/2014 East Peoria Community High School – City, STATE,
Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Maintained documentation on educational services and tracked students' progress to gauge the overall success of the learning program.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group through positive reinforcement and behavior modification strategies.
Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
Worked in tandem with department leaders and health officials to foster positive student experiences and promote opportunities that enabled students to consider the CTE field as a career option.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Family And Consumer Sciences, Expected in 05/2013 - Bradley University - Peoria, IL, GPA:
Graduated with 3.2/4.0 GPA
Received Rising Star Award
Certifications
Illinois Teaching Certificate- Issued: 06/19/2013
Endorsements: Secondary and Middle School- Nutrition, Wellness & Hospitality/ Living Environments/Apparel & Textiles
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