Education:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 1992-1997
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
MASTER OF EDUCATION 1997-1998
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Experience:
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TIGER CAMP 1994-1999
LSU Youth Programs Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Responsibilities included organizing activities for the entire camp, computerizing the camp records, making the daily schedule for the camp, and dealing with daily problems.
COMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN 1993-1997
LSU Computing Services Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Responsibilities included answering technical questions over the telephone and in person, creating and maintaining a database, and aiding in the development of training programs, manuals, and other materials.
ASSISTANT LAB MANAGER DECEMBER 1997-AUGUST 1998
LSU Computing Services Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Responsibilities included answering technical questions over the telephone and in person, creating and maintaining all necessary databases, developing and coordinating software and hardware training for student employees, establishing and maintaining physical environment and support structures including security and monitoring systems, serving in supervisory capacity in absence of lab manager, on-call at all times.
FIFTH GRADE TEACHER AND FOURTH GRADE TEACHER AUGUST 1998-MAY 2000
Park Forest Elementary Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Responsibilities included correlating benchmarks and standards with classroom instruction, integrating technology into classroom instruction,
administering the IOWA Test of Basic Skills, and managing daily activities. As a fourth grade teacher, responsibilities also included preparing
students for the LEAP for the 21st Century test, maintaining assessment portfolios for each student, and implementing Soar to Success reading
program.
THIRD GRADE TEACHER AUGUST 2000 -MAY 2003
East Iberville School St. Gabriel, Louisiana
Responsibilities included preparing students for the IOWA Test of Basic Skills, correlating benchmarks and standards with classroom instruction, integrating technology into classroom instruction, and managing daily activities.
FIFTH GRADE TEACHER AUGUST 2003 -DECEMBER 2003
St. Thomas More School Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Responsibilities included preparing students for the SAT, correlating NCTM standards with classroom instruction, integrating technology into classroom instruction, and managing daily activities.
FAMILY SERVICE COORDINATOR SUPERVISOR DECEMBER 2004 -DECEMBER 2007
ABC Case Management Denham Springs, Louisiana
Responsibilities included coordinating services for families participating in Louisiana Early Steps, providing resources for families, and
implementing IFSPs so children receive the services they need. Also, helping families assess needs, to determine if more services are necessary.
Supervising three FSCs, helping to manage case loads, and training new FSCs on the policies and procedures of Louisiana Early Steps as well
as the agency policy and procedures.
INSTRUCTOR JANUARY 2008-CURRENT
River Parishes Community College Sorrento, Louisiana
Responsibilities include coordinating the AST degree program, advising students, and teaching full time. Presently working with several grants to improve the learning environment for students. Also participating in the service-learning grant.
Courses Teaching: EDUC 2507:Introduction to Classroom Technology, TEAC 2010: Teaching and Learning in a Diverse Setting I, TEAC 2030: Teaching and Learning in a Diverse Setting II
Projects: Service-Learning grants to improve the learning environment of students.
Skills:
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WITH COMPUTERS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Variety of software including: Microsoft products and WordPerfect
Computer Operating Systems: Windows 2000, XP, and Vista and Mac OSX and Jaguar
EXTENSIVE INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Trained in the K-3 initiative. Classroom teacher for five and a half years. Taught two night education classes at River Parishes Community College.
Conferences: Attended the Plain Talk about Reading Conference in April 2008
Professional Activities: Member of the following honors societies: Gamma Beta Phi, Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, Kappa Delta Epsilon, and Golden Key.
Committees served:
Committee for Service Learning
General Education Committee
Future Educator's Club
Teacher Education Advisory Committee
Principal Investigator for SELECT Grant (Praxis II Software)
Working on the BoR Marketing Grant (for AST recruiting)
Co-Principal Investigator for the Enhancement Grant (laptop lab)
Community service -Fund raiser for CF Foundation and a team leader for the Great Strides Walk (May 17,2008)
Student services -advising potential AST students and recruiting new AST students
Awards: Dean's List for five semesters. GPA: 3.350.
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