Accomplished educator with demonstrated ability to teach, motivate, and direct students, while maintaining high interest and achievement. Articulate communicator, able to effectively interact with diverse populations of students at a variety of academic levels. Consistently maintain excellent relations with students, parents, faculty, and administrators. Holds a Virginia Professional PreK-12 Supervision and Administration License and Virginia Professional PreK-6 Teaching License. Excellent personal motivation with a proven ability to build and work collaboratively in a strong team concept environment, and independently. Focused, versatile, dependable, multi-task oriented, flexible, positive, emotionally stable, able to adapt effectively to challenging and emergency situations. Well developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision making, time management, and verbal/written communication. Proven success in initiating, promoting and maintaining strong interpersonal relations. Able to deal courteously, professionally, and tactfully with the general public in a variety of circumstances. Computer skills include: MS Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Powerpoint, and Internet research.
- Goal Setting
- Self-starter
- Deadline-oriented
- Staff motivation
- Staff development expertise
- Self-directed nature
- Analytical
- Problem solving
Virginia Professional PreK-12 Supervision and Administration License, current
Virginia Professional PreK-6 License, current
Glendale, CA, 09/2015 - Current
- Utilizes various curriculum resources
- Integrates competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
- Adopts curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
- Develops incentives to keep participants in class
- Creates and maintains an atmosphere conducive to the success of adult learners
Mangilao, GU, 07/2015 - Current
- Implements curriculum designed by VA Department of Education
- Develops interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of all students
- Develops and implements interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials
- Uses variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in 6th grade Language Arts
- Combines discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
- Cultivates meaningful relationships with students, parents and staff to generate an attractive and warm environment
- Designs and implements enrichment, as well as, modified programs for students with different learning abilities
- Maintains a comfortable learning environment through positive discipline and instruction
- Prepares and delivers differentiated lessons that creatively gain the interest of students to enhance learning and development
Port Charlotte, FL, 07/2007 - 06/2015
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and division-wide curriculum standards
- Actively participated in all training, in-services, and grade level meetings
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
- Maintained a comfortable learning environment through positive discipline and positive instruction
- Prepared and delivered differentiated lessons that creatively gain the interest of students to enhance learning and development
- Taught students with special needs
- Scaffolded instruction to meet needs of English Language Learners
- Assessed students' reading levels using DRA and QRI reading assessment tools
- Mentored new teachers
- Performed duties as grade level team leader
- Pursued professional development continually by attending and presenting at educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field
City, STATE, 2007 - 07/2007
- Provided individual and group therapy services to culturally-diverse youths ages 5 -18 diagnosed with major psychiatric disorders, attention disorders, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse
- Collaborated with treatment team of clinical social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and rehabilitation counselors to develop individualized treatment plans
- Led daily therapy groups using multi-modal approaches: cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, psycho-educational, and expressive arts
- Ran activity program for small groups of youth ages 5 - 17 diagnosed with attention disorders, anxiety, and depression
- Developed and implemented various forms of games and play to develop participants' self-confidence and social skills
City, STATE, 1998 - 06/2000
- Responded to requests for financial donations, tickets, and speaking appearances at the direction of departmental guidelines
- Conducted research with respect to other community relations programs, and provided a summary of findings
- Kept a library of any print materials such as media clips and stories
- Assisted with coordination of program events
- Maintained ongoing communication and partnerships with other community organizations
City, STATE, 08/1997 - 06/2007
- Maintained discipline and classroom control that fostered a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and city policies
- Team leader for grades 7-9
- Instructed up to 50 students individually and in small groups
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet
- Supervised an average of 50 students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips
- Implemented lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivated students to learn and participate
- Modeled non-discriminatory practices in all activities
- Worked collaboratively with team members
City, STATE, 06/1997 - 11/1997
- Demonstrated sensitivity to various cultures, customs and traditions reflected in the families enrolled in the program
- Demonstrated effective leadership and encourage team concept
- Planned and implemented daily activities with program staff to meet the needs and interests of youths attending the after-school program
School and Community Business Partnerships Representative
August 2014- July 2015
Presenter at Professional Learning Communities Workshop
February 2014
New Teacher Mentor
August 2012- July 2013
Grade Level Chairperson and Team Lead
August 2008- July 2012
Multicultural Committee Chairperson
August 2010- July 2012
Social Committee Chairperson
August 2009- July 2010
Prince William Education Association Member
August 2007- Present
Administrative Management, Community Involvement, Creative Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting and Implementation, Instructional Methods, Learning Strategies, Multicultural populations, Problem Solving, Program Development, Public Relations, Research, Team Building,
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School Attended
- Regent University
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Shortwood Teachers' College
- Regent University
- Jamaica Theological Seminary
Job Titles Held:
- GED Instructor
- 6th Grade L.A. Teacher
- Third/Fourth Grade Teacher
- Guidance Counselor/ Social Work Intern
- Community Relations Assistant
- Teacher
- Recreation Supervisor
Degrees
- Doctor of Education Ed.D. PreK-12
- Master of Education
- Degree
- Certificate of Advanced Studies
- B.S.
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