Professional Profile

** ***** ********** ** ********** Roles, Training and Education

Excellence in Program and Project Management

Skilled in Facilitation, Coordination and Administration

Accomplished in Management of 200+ Employees

9.5 Years Experience in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Expertise in Microsoft Office Products Including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Relevant Experience

Measure Inc.

Line Item Test Reviewer for sensitivity and bias March 2016 – May 2016

Shelby County Schools

Adult English as a second language literacy coach September 2015 – Present

Hickory Ridge Middle School, Shelby County Schools (Memphis, TN) August 2009 – Present

SACS (School Self-Assessment Accreditation) chairperson. Oversee the collection and review of school accreditation data for validity. Compile accreditation data and complete data summary for external review.

ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher accredited with raising student achievement 2.5 grade levels for 2 years; received monetary bonus for attaining a Level 5 teacher rating.

Grant Writing – awarded over $2500.00 in school supplies from DonorsChoose.org; procured over $5,000.00 in books, supplies, and snacks for Project PASS

Create NERDS (Nobody Else Really Dares to be Smart), an academic club to raise student achievement.

Create Project PASS, an intervention program for over-aged English language learners.

Coach for the Envoy Project, an innovative approach that empowers students to spread a culture of achievement amongst their peers. Develop leadership skills in traditional and non-traditional student leaders.

Member of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) Committee.

Facilitate and present at ESL professional development meetings.

Wales Academy (Gwangju, S. Korea) June 2006 – December 2008

Instruct adults and children in English language skills administer testing, assessment, and placement of students into appropriate courses; mentor and train new teachers.

Develop challenging and rewarding reading, writing, and speaking curriculum, including textbook selection new curriculum results in 60% class enrollment increase.

Customs and Border Protection (Detroit, MI) November 1995 – June 2004

Certified U.S. Customs trainer; proficiency in teaching field operations training, professionalism.

Create over 15 Standard Operating Procedures based on operational needs; training assessment rubrics.

Supervise shift activity for 200+ employees; complete performance evaluations, progressive discipline, and conflict resolution.

Establish and supervise first recruiting team for Port of Detroit.

Represent the Union on Capitol Hill.

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Education

Walden University (Memphis, TN) December 2015

oEd. S.

University of Memphis (Memphis, TN) May 2012

oMAT (ESL Concentration)

Oxford Seminars (Los Angeles, CA) July 2007

oTESOL Certification

Wayne State University (Detroit, MI) December 1995

oBA Interdisciplinary Studies

Certifications

Professional Teaching License, Tennessee

oESL K-12

oReading & English 7-12

oELA (English Language Arts) K-12

Teacher Certificate, Michigan

oESL 6-12

oELA 6-12

Current Organizations

TNTESOL (Tennessee Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages), Presenter and Member

KOTESOL (Korea Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages), Member

Volunteer Experience

tnAchieve High School to College Mentor (Memphis, TN) December 2014-Present

KONA Volunteer (Gwangju, S. Korea) June 2006 – December 2008

oTeach English to Underprivileged Korean Children and Special Needs Students

Gwangju International Center (Gwangju, S. Korea) November 2007 – December 2008

oOrganize Junior GIC (Korean Teen Discussion and Leadership Group)

oOrganize GIC Kids Cultural Club (Korean Elementary Students Learn about Different Cultures)

Chonnam University, English Dept. (Gwangju, S. Korea) November 2008 – December 2008

oGuest Lecturer for Freshman ESL Students

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