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QUALIFICATIONS
MA Education Effectively work with parents
Computer literate Motivating students
Interdisciplinary teaching Innovative lesson planning
Excellent classroom Special Needs Students
management
RELEVANT
Student Development
Increased student math standardized test scores by 20% by introducing
more effective learning techniques such as technology integration and
student run lesson plans.
Parent Communication
Regularly met with parents to discuss student issues and course
weakness areas.
Technology Integration
Increased student participation and test scores by introducing relevant
computer programs and exercises to encourage student interest and
enjoyment.
Plan Development
Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction,
demonstration, and work time that provided students with
opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Community Service
Served as a tutor and activities volunteer with Down Syndrome of
Louisville.
Assisted regular classroom teacher at Holy Family Elementary School
EXPERIENCE Classroom Teacher
Lanesville Community School Corp. Lanesville, IN
08/2001 to Current
Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social
needs of students.
Created and enforced child based hands on curriculum to promote student
interest and receptive learning.
Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and
instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.
Technology Integration Team
Lanesville Community School Corp. Lanesville, IN
08/2010 to Current
Conducted analysis to address technology use in the classroom which led to
improved student achievement.
Academic and Life Skills Tutor
Down Syndrome of Louisville Louisville, KY
01/2013 to Current
Used variety of teaching techniques to develop academic and life skills for
children with Down Syndrome.
Basketball Coach
01/2015 to 02/2015
St. Mary of the Knobs Floyds Knobs, IN
Organized practice and game activities to develop fundamental basketball
skills, to motivate children, and to encourage a strong team atmosphere.
Baseball Coach
04/2011 to 08/2015
Highlander Youth Recreation Georgetown, IN
Organized practice and game activities to develop fundamental baseball skills,
to motivate children, and to encourage a strong team atmosphere.
Writer/Producer/Photographer
06/1994 to 01/1997 WDRB TV Louisville, KY
Wrote and produced public service announcements, promotional spots and
educational segments each week.
Operated video camera for commercial shoots and sporting events.
Captured and edited sports highlights for the local sports program.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts: Education
2001 University of Louisville Louisville, KY, US
Coursework in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts: Telecommunications
1994
Indiana University Bloomington, IN, US
Coursework in radio and television writing and production.
AFFILIATIONS
Indiana Professional Educators, Inc. (IPE)
Down Syndrome of Louisville
Highlander Youth Recreation (HYR)
Holy Family Elementary School
St. Mary of the Knobs Elementary School