Experienced educator skilled in classroom management and peer collaboration. Committed to fostering inclusive environments while enhancing student motivation through engaging lesson plans.
Work History
General Education Teacher
6 Years 11 Months
Dillion District 3 | 08.2019 - Current
Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of global cultures and geography.
Fostered an inclusive classroom environment to support diverse learning styles and needs.
Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and assessments.
Integrated technology into lessons, utilizing digital maps and educational software for interactive learning experiences.
Alternative Education Teacher
2 Years 2 Months
Regional Office Of Education 13 | 11.2016 - 01.2019
Developed individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs of students.
Collaborated with colleagues to implement behavioral interventions and support strategies.
Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, resulting in a productive learning environment conducive to student growth.
General Education Teacher
8 Years 3 Months
Tipton County Board of Education | 02.2008 - 05.2016
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for 8th grade American History.
Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
Taught 6th - 8th grade classes on Computer Skills.
Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
Computer Programmer Analyst
10 Years 1 Month
Lockheed Martin | 06.1987 - 07.1997
Streamlined code review processes, improving overall quality and reducing errors in releases.
Debugged problems caused by hardware, operating systems software, application programs and network failures.
Developed computer security training for employees.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Univeristy of Tennessee At Martin | Martin, TN | 2011
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Murray State University | Murray, KY | 1988
Skills
Curriculum development
Classroom leadership
Motivating students
Collaborative teamwork
Building relationships
Parent communication
Leadership development
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Dillion District 3
08.2019 - CurrentRead More
Alternative Education Teacher
Regional Office Of Education 13
11.2016 - 01.2019Read More
General Education Teacher
Tipton County Board of Education
02.2008 - 05.2016Read More
Computer Programmer Analyst
Lockheed Martin
06.1987 - 07.1997Read More
Univeristy of Tennessee At Martin
Master of Science from Education
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Murray State University
Bachelor of Science from Computer Information Systems