Teacher with excellent communication skills. Organized and driven with the innate ability to stay on task. Uses effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on the individual needs of each student and their emotional well being, creating lasting relationships.
Skills
Able to create dynamic lesson plans that are engaging and create deeper understanding with students. Google, MS, Nearpod and other technologies used seamlessly in lessons to scaffold student knowledge. Completed PDs for Common Core training for the Social Sciences, Depth and complexity schooling, Thinking Maps training, Marzano Artifact Record Building, Digicom Fellowship and award winner for student led film projects and Kid Grit SEL.
Created extensive lesson plans that have been implemented into other school districts.
Education, Certification and Training
Expected in to to
California Teaching Credential: Social Sciences California - , GPA: Status -
Expected in to to
California Teaching Credential : Teaching Librarian California - , GPA: Status -
Expected in to to
Waiting For Approval-Washington Teaching Credential: Social Sciences Washington - , GPA: Status -
Expected in 08/2019 to to
Master of Arts: School Librarianship With Teaching Credential Azusa Pacific University - Azusa, CA, GPA: Status -
Expected in 05/2014 to to
Master of Arts: Teaching History: Title One And High Needs Schools University Southern California - City Of Los Angeles, CA, GPA: Status -
Expected in 05/2009 to to
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Armstrong Atlantic State University - Savannah, GA, GPA: Status -
Expected in 2015 to to
National Council For History Educators: Conference And Membership - Saint Augustine, FL, GPA: Status -
Expected in 2015 to to
National Council For The Social Studies: Conference And Membership - New Orleans, LA, GPA: Status -
Expected in to to
Certificate : Gifted And Talented Education University Southern California - City Of Los Angeles, CA, GPA: Status -
Experience
10/2017 to Current
Secondary Teaching LibrarianCalhoun Intermediate School District – Marshall, MI,
Greeted patrons upon entrance to library and offered assistance with any needs or issues.
Oversaw check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Verified accurate recording of all lending transactions in library logs.
Returned books to circulation by placing on proper shelves.
Supervised inventories for books, audio-visual materials and computer software, accurately processing all receipts.
Maintained well-rounded knowledge of automated library systems and reference data to share with patrons and visitors.
Designed fliers and posted throughout library to inform visitors and patrons of upcoming events, including book clubs, meetings and special programs.
Promoted library's vast services to visitors through active communication.
Handled multitude of daily tasks, including facility maintenance and security in support of staff members.
Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
08/2016 to 10/2017
Secondary Social Studies TeacherCalhoun Intermediate School District – Marshall, MI,
Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
Developed class learning plans to meet all district and statement requirements for instruction.
Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for all students.
Used school and public library resources to provide extra educational opportunities for students.
Created lesson plans focusing on world history, important historical figures and events that have impacted modern society.
Mentored, tutored and instructed students after school and during planning times.
Studied and stayed abreast of current topics in education.
Promoted learning by leveraging traditional and modern instructional strategies.
08/2014 to 06/2016
Secondary Social Studies TeacherArchdiocese Of Chicago, Office Of Catholic Schools – Chicago, IL,
Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
Facilitated student success and academic growth through implementation of Social Science curriculums.
Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
Used diverse technologies to help students grasp materials and enhance overall education.
Promoted learning by leveraging traditional and modern instructional strategies.
Achieved score of 92% passing on state Social Science test scores.
08/2009 to 08/2010
Long Term Substitute TeacherSavannah Chatham School District – City, STATE,
Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
Used diverse technologies to help students grasp materials and enhance overall education.
Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
Directed group activities to promote immersive, play-based learning.
Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
California
California
Washington
Azusa Pacific University
University Southern California
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Conference And Membership
Conference And Membership
University Southern California
Job Titles Held:
Secondary Teaching Librarian
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Degrees
California Teaching Credential
California Teaching Credential
Waiting For Approval-Washington Teaching Credential