RESUME
Education
May 2007- April 2009
University of Phoenix (online)- Master’s of Arts in Education: Cross Categorical Special Education
August 1998- May 2003
East Tennessee State University- Bachelor’s of Science- Major: Communications-Advertising, Minor- Psychology
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Professional Development Courses:
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Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach 2019 - Coursera
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Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach 2018 -Coursera
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ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students 2016- Coursera
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K-12 Blended & Online Learning 2015 - Coursera
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Skills
Computer Savvy- Strong background in various programs. Including web design, microsoft suite, photo editing programs
Strong familiarity with blended and online learning.
Have worked with children of various ages and educational levels for over 11 years.
Work​
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July 2020- Current
Owner/Head Tutor for Beyond The Class
Provide online educational service for struggling students. Student currently range from grade levels K-8th. Create and present lessons using LearnCube online classroom. Care for business finances such as generating invoices and receiving payments as well as social media and other promotional outlets.
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October 2017- July 2019
Tennessee Virtual Academy - Teacher: Special Education 8th Grade.
Teaching Language Arts and Math for students with special learning needs in 8th grade. Virtual teaching, providing a safe and encouraging environment to learn and progress toward meeting individual goals.
As a special education teacher, I held IEP meetings, wrote IEP, progress monitor students using a variety of programs. (EasyCBM, Aimsweb, Star)
Some programs uses(but not limited too): Blackboard, OMS/OlS/D2L, Khan, AimsWeb, Case, and Zoom
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July 2012- October 2017
In home child care provider. Provided care for children in my home. Wrote lesson plans and promoted an at home educational environment. Worked with 3 children, who are various ages and at different learning stages.
June 2011- July201
Mountain Youth Academy- Teacher-
Taught technology and assisting with the afterschool reading program starting in the fall semester. Mountain Youth Academy is a residential treatment facility for troubled youths. Assist the director of education/principal with updating technology and technology training for co workers.
November 2009- August 2011
Carter County Schools- Resource Teacher- Taught math, language arts and reading to students with special needs in the grades of kindergarten through fifth grade. Wrote IEPs, held meetings and worked along side other school staff to ensure progress of my students.
May 2007- November 2009
Mountain Youth Academy-Teacher- Taught various classes during each semester. Classes taught included language arts, creative writing, science and history. Assisted the director of education/principal with IEP documentation and technology.
August 2006- May 2007
Johnson County Schools-Paraprofessional- Worked as a one on one aid with a student with special needs. Helped the student with social development and class work.
Transcrips and references are available upon request.
