Safiya McPherson ********@*****.***
**** ***** ****** **** ( Cordova, TN 38018 ( 901-***-****
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a career opportunity to utilize my strengths in
leadership, mediation, organization and
communication.
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Masters of Educational Leadership (in Progress)
December 2010
. 3.12/4.0 GPA
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU)
Itta Bena, MS
Bachelor of Science in Political Science
May 2008
. Full Academic Scholarship (2006-2008)
. 3.07/4.0 GPA
Coffeyville Community College (CCC)
Coffeyville, KS
Associate of Arts in Pre-Law May 2006
. Full Athletic Scholarship (2004-2006)
. 3.79/4.0 GPA
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
EXPERIENCE
Special/ regular Education Teaching Assistant
july 2008 - present
Brunswick day school (BDS) Lakeside behavioral health services (lbhs)
Memphis, TN
. Prepare and implement educational lesson plans
. Conduct one to one work with students as needed
. Implement behavioral management programs
. Maintain organization of classrooms, student paperwork and items
Sales Associate June 2008-September 2008
Forever 21, inc Memphis, TN
. Prepared store displays by design and maintained appearance of
displays.
. Answered customer's questions concerning location, price, and use of
merchandise.
. Organized the flow of merchandise and set up advertising displays to
promote sales.
. Assist with the purchasing and return of merchandise
Recreation Counselor summer 2007& 2008
MVSU Upward Bound Program Itta Bena,
MS
. Planned daily team sports/activities for students ages 12-17.
. Encouraged students to gain positive self/sportsmanship conduct.
. Encouraged students to have a positive attitude
. Informed students of the basic fundamentals of team sports.