Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service

M.Ed., Special Education, General Curriculum (May 2009) – 4.0 GPA

B.A., Business Administration (December 2002) – 3.59 GPA

Career Summary: Development of special education departments for new charter schools; EC Department Chairperson for two years; Acquisition of federal, state, and grant funds that have increased overall school budgets; Mentoring for beginning teachers; Managing database systems involving student records; Coordinating meetings between administration, school staff, and community members; Facilitating learning for students with special needs utilizing research-based methods; Customer Service and communication skills across industries.

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Diverse experience across settings that allows me to offer an employer the following skills:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); OneDrive for Business; Google Docs

Basic knowledge of coding (HTML5, CSS3, Brackets)

Effective listening skills

Administration of staff and department programs

Executive decision-making that complements the organization’s vision and mission

Acquisition of Federal and State funds/grants

Creating newsletters, visual presentations, and other communications

Training and staff development/presentation skills

Customer service mindset

Teaching/Other Educational Experience

EC Teacher (October 2017 – Present)

Rowan-Salisbury Schools – Faith Elementary/Rockwell Elementary (Salisbury, NC)

Split EC position between two schools; follow set performance expectations across different environments

Database management

Lesson planning and implementation for students of various ages with

different educational needs

Recording and utilization of student data

Development and implementation of individualized student learning plans

Collaboration with various grade levels/schools to improve educational outcomes

for all students

EC Coordinator/Lead Teacher (August 2016 – October 2017)

Kannapolis Charter Academy (Kannapolis, NC)

Drive student enrollment and growth through relationships with community and staff

Acquisition of Federal and State funds/grants

CECAS Data Manager

Coordinating schedules with other teachers and related services personnel

Presentation of professional development, meetings, and other events

Reviewing and writing student IEPs based upon student needs and compliance guidelines

SAT Rater (May 2016 – July 2017)

ETS (Educational Testing Service)

All duties performed online using organization’s software

Evaluate and score SAT assessments using evaluation rubric

Maintain test confidentiality and integrity

EC Teacher - EOY (January 2016 – June 2016)

CMS – Newell Elementary School (Charlotte, NC)

Database management

Lesson planning and implementation

Recording and utilization of student data

Development and implementation of individualized student learning plans

Collaboration with various grade levels to improve educational outcomes

for all students

EC Director/Coordinator (August 2014 – January 2016)

A.C.E. Academy Charter School (Harrisburg, NC)

Recruiting, interviewing, and negotiating contracts with related services

Personnel

Acquisition of Federal and State funds/grants

CECAS data manager

Coordination of lesson plans with other staff members

EC Teacher (August 2013 - October 2013)

Cabarrus County Schools – Beverly Hills Elementary (Concord, NC)

Lesson planning and implementation for students of various ages with

different educational needs

Recording and utilization of student data on a daily basis

Development and implementation of individualized student learning plans

EC Teacher (August 2008 – June 2013)

EC Department Chairperson (2008-2010)

Stanly County Schools – Norwood Elementary (Norwood, NC)

Supervision of EC department staff.

Organizing and preparing agendas for department meetings

Developing, organizing, and distributing department information to school

staff as well as the community (i.e. field trips, classroom activities, upcoming lessons,

etc.)

Lesson planning and implementation for students of various ages with

different educational needs

Recording and utilization of student data on a daily basis

Development and implementation of individualized student learning plans

in accordance with applicable state and federal laws

EC Assistant, OCS Classroom (August 2006-June 2008)

Cabarrus County Schools – Northwest Cabarrus High School (Concord, NC)

Assisted teachers in daily routines; participated in meetings to enhance students’ education and maintain ties with the community.

Business/Retail Experience

Office Associate (2004-2006)

Food Lion, Concord, NC

Maintain register and safe integrity while managing others.

Provide customer service in person as well as over the phone.

Direct customers to item location in the store.

Execute store opening and closing procedures.

In-Store Marketing (2002-2003)

Sears, Cincinnati, OH

Store presentation duties included signing of merchandise, merchandise

placement, pricing, and creation of visual presentations (including signs and setting of

merchandise)

Customer service priorities including advising customers on products, pricing, and location of items

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