Customer Service Elementary School

Seeking Elementary Or Middle School Teaching Position

Self-directed, enthusiastic educator with a passionate commitment to student development and the learning experience. Active team member who effectively collaborates with all levels of staff members and establishes quality relationships with students. Experience with integrating technology into a curriculum

Education & Certification

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY NASHVILLE, TN

Bachelor of Science, with concentration in Early Childhood Development

Graduated May 2001 CUM LAUDE

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY MURFREESBORO. TN

Teacher As Learner-3 Credit Hours-Fall 2004/GPA 4.0

Response to Intervention-2.4 CEUs-April 2014

The Differentiated Instruction and Response to Intervention Connection-2.4 CEUs-April 2014

Licensed Teacher: State of Tennessee-Professional

Endorsement: 402 Elementary K-8

Highly Qualified K-6

Areas of Strength

• Strongly self motivated, enthusiastic with the ability to work independently, and as a

team contributor

• Sharp, innovative; enjoys challenges

• A multi-tasked decision maker, resourceful, extremely reliable, hard working, and honest

• Exceptional communication; listening, analytical and presentation skills

• Committed to professional excellence; a quick learner; proven ability to adapt quickly to

change

Present Occupation

HOUSEHOLD CEO-STAY-AT-HOME MOTHER

05/2006-Present

Skills, Responsibilities, and Duties:

• Manage, coordinate, and implement schedules and logistics for family (varying with two

to five or more children living at home), while operating a business

• Balance priorities of home, school, and work to create a stable, loving, and nurturing

environment for all members of the family

• Assist, motivate, coach, and counsel children in their academic endeavors and extra-

curricular, social, and religious activities; and work closely with teachers, coaches, and

youth leaders to monitor progress.

• Create and implement budget

• Purchase clothing, food, and supplies with strong budget constraints

• Prepare and serve multitude of nutritious meals for family

• Coordinate medical/dental care for all family members

• Establish and enforce clear rules and consequences for children

• Drive children to schools, team sports, music lessons and other activities

• Negotiate with suppliers, pay invoices, reconcile accounts, arrange for home and

vehicle maintenance and repairs, and maintain a clean home and clothes for

family

• Provide prayers, hugs, and kisses daily

• Volunteer in various leadership and support roles to assist and improve school, social,

and church organizations including Girl Scout Assistant, BaseballAssistant Coach,

Baseball Team Mom, Classroom Mom/Helper, Summer Camp Counselor, and other roles

A PLUS BAIL BONDS-MURFREESBORO, TN

Owner/Operator of bail bond business

01/2011-Present

Manager/Operator of father’s bail bond business

01/2006-12/2010

Skills, Responsibilities, and Duties:

• Serve the public as a liaison between the jail and court system

• Communicate effectively with clients, employees, and other individuals

• Ensure the retention of control over defendants until justice is administered by the court

• Manage daily business operations throughout 3 counties in Middle TN, including

customer service, overseeing employees, and preparing reports and other documentation

that is required by the jail and court

• Appearing before the court to testify and make requests on behalf of the bonding

company

• Recover fugitives of justice to bring them before the court

• Develop and execute marketing programs and general business solutions

• Prepare payroll and take care of daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting

procedures using Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks

Teaching Experience

THURMAN FRANCIS ARTS ACADEMY-SMYRNA, TN

5th grade Interim for Magnet Program in self contained classroom

01/2007-05/2007

SCALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-MURFREESBORO, TN

6th grade Interim in self-contained classroom

08/2006-09/2006 (6 weeks)

RUTHERFORD CO. SCHOOLS/HOLLAND EMPLOYMENT-TN

Substitute Teacher in elementary schools

11/2005-05/2006

A TO Z IN HOME TUTORING-NASHVILLE, TN

Tutor social service, NCLB, and private students in their homes

11/2003-05/2006

MT. VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-ANTIOCH, TN

5th grade-Advanced Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies

08/2004-05/2005

NEELY’S BEND MIDDLE SCHOOL-MADISON, TN

6th grade Social Studies, Science, and Reading 08/2003-05/2004

5th grade self-contained classroom 09/2001-05/2003

7th grade Social Studies (Student Teacher) 03/2001-04/2001

TULIP GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-HERMITAGE, TN

1st grade (Student Teacher) 01/2001-03/2001

Skills, Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and implement daily lesson plans to adapt to the individual needs of learners

• Plan instructional activities based upon Tennessee State Standards

• Apply effective classroom management skills and administer effective discipline plan

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, while

fostering an environment of open communication and support

• Analyze and evaluate learning experiences

• Create environments that facilitate learning, using a variety of instructional strategies

• Manage time wisely

• Encourage the development of positive and supportive attitudes about ethnic and cultural

diversity, and reflect multicultural perspectives in the classroom

• Develop innovative approaches for technology integration across the curriculum

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL REFERENCES:

Candi Wisdom 615-***-****

Pamela Parker 615-***-****

Heather Johnson 615-***-****

Suzanne Daniel 615-***-****

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