University of the Cumberlands            May 2016

• Master of Arts in Teaching English (GPA 3.9)

The summation of my first Masters experience? Well, I learned you don’t really master anything. But you take steps towards proven practices and you begin to rely on data and evidence to guide your thinking as a teacher. That essentially sums up my $11,458 Master’s degree. I don’t mean this to sound perfunctory or sarcastic. It was time well spent. Having already spent several years as a paraeducator, my Master’s experience rounded out my understanding of the learning process. Theory was being immediately turned into practice during these formative years.

Eastern Kentucky University            May 2012

• Bachelor of Arts in University Studies (GPA 3.9)

What can be said about the undergrad experience? I had returned to undergrad work as a young adult when I finally had a vision for my future. As I transferred my credits to EKU from Cincinnati Christian University, I knew from that very moment that I wanted to teach. Hence the rather generic degree. This was calculated. I wanted to begin a Masters program as quickly as possible. 

2014 – PresentSTEAM Academy          Lexington, Kentucky

• English 1 – 4 and Journalism Classroom Instructor (Hybrid with Visual and Performing Arts)
  • Facilitating and implementing classroom instruction in English 1,2, and 4.
  • Development of original, standards-aligned curriculum to be implemented in a problem-based, blended learning environment.
  • Develop digital classrooms through Canvas, ensuring that our English courses are 100% online.
  • Assess the accomplishment of students on a regular basis through formative and summative means, providing feedback and progress reports to students and stakeholders.
  • Carry out the district’s philosophy of instructional goals and outcomes, providing feedback as appropriate.
  • STEAM Journalism Sponsor: Facilitate and support STEAM’s Radio Club at WLXU 93.9 FM.
  • STLP Coach
• 2006 – 20014Lafayette High School          Lexington, Kentucky
• LBD Special Education Paraeducator
  • Implement learning strategies, prompting procedures, and behavioral plans that promote dynamic learning in a variety of instructional environments, including classrooms, small groups, and one on one instruction.
  • Contribute relevant, objective information to teachers and administration to facilitate planning, problem solving, and decision making focused on student success.
  • Monitoring of student progress regarding academic performance, social development and behavioral goals.
  • Safe Crisis Management Trained
  • Assist in the planning and execution of Lafayette’s Recognition Assemblies.
• Head Tennis Coach
  • Plan, conduct, and supervise all activities for the girl’s tennis program at Lafayette, consistent with all KHSAA rules and regulations.
  • Responsible for direct supervision and management of all practices, home and away games.
  • Issuing, storing, maintaining, and inventory control of all tennis equipment and supplies.
  • Hiring of assistant coach, including mentoring and professional development.
  • Upholding all athletic guidelines according to the Fayette County Board of Education,
  • Completion of all required KHSAA courses, including Coaches Class, Medical Symposium, CPR Training, Rules Clinics, and Safety Courses.

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