EDUCATION
KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Master of Business Administration: 2010
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, ORLANDO, FL
Teaching Certification - Middle Grades Math: 1996
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, SYRACUSE, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Music: 1990
EXPERIENCE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MUSIC TEACHER AUG 2015 – PRESENT
Teach general music to students in grades Pre-K through 5. Lessons include rhythmic exercises, movement, singing and numerous topics in music.
Created, and direct the Eagles Choir, which includes students in grades 2-5
District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education Certification: Music K-12, Regular II Valid 8/20/2015 - 8/19/2019
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, PHILADELPHIA, PA
BLOOD DONOR COORDINATOR JAN 2011 – APR 2015
Provide marketing and recruiting support for blood collection center. Work collaboratively and act as main contact between all hospital and university departments to ensure participation in blood donation efforts. Participate in workshops and presentations around campus.
ADJUNCT FACULTY SEPT 2013 – APR 2015
Teach Music Appreciation (MUSC101) for the Department of Continuing and Professional Studies. Use a variety of teaching methods to deliver pedagogic instruction using a blended learning format.
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY, PHILADELPHIA, PA
ADJUNCT FACULTY APR 2011 – APR 2015
Teach Principles of Marketing (MKTG102), College Algebra (MATH215) and Learning with Technology (IT201) for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Employ face-to-face and blended learning models. Stay well-informed on topics in higher education through research and faculty collaboration.
CHICK-FIL-A, AUDUBON, NJ
UNIT MARKETING DIRECTOR (PT) APR 2009 – AUG 2010
Marketing director of $3M restaurant tasked with establishing and sustaining brand recognition for Chick-fil-A. Directly responsible for $30K in sales. Connected Chick-fil- A and multiple businesses to work together to create and exploit operational synergies.
K-12 SCHOOLS: PENNSYLVANIA, FLORIDA, NEW JERSEY, DELAWARE
MATH TEACHER; MUSIC TEACHER
NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2006 – 2008
Music (Gr. K-12)
PENNSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2005 – 2006
Band (Gr. 6) and Orchestra (Gr. 7-8)
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2003 – 2005
Pre-algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 (Gr. 8-10)
-Supplemented classroom work with Carnegie Learning Math Software for Algebra 1
-Developed and supervised afterschool program for remedial math and Language arts
OSCEOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS 2001 – 2003
Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Honors & Geometry (Gr. 9 &10)
-Faculty advisor for Class of 2007 at Osceola High School
-Used Saxon and University of Chicago texts
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1994 – 1997, 1998 – 2001
Substitute (Gr. 9-12), Business Math (Gr. 10-12), Math (Gr. 7), General music (Gr. K-5)
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY WORK
THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, PHILADELPHIA, PA; PHILA. SCIENCE FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER 2011 – PRESENT
HEGEMAN STRING BAND, PHILADELPHIA, PA; STRING BAND MEMBER 2012 – 2013
COLLINGSWOOD H.S. BAND BOOSTERS, COLLINGSWOOD, NJ; VOLUNTEER 2007 – 2011
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Digital Image, Movie Maker
Software/Web-based Programs: Blackboard, Starfish, PowerSchool, Prezi, SignUpGenius, Camtasia CalendarSpot, SurveyMonkey, Lotus Notes
HONORS/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Chosen as recipient for TJUH Women’s Board proposal in 2013 ($1,000 grant)
and 2014 ($2,500 grant) for TJUH’s Blood Donor Center FY2013, FY2014
Cheers for Peers: Recognized for Teamwork APR 2014
Cheers for Peers: Recognized for Problem Solving MAY 2014
The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) 2015 – PRESENT
National Education Association (NEA) 1995 – 2008
National Council for the Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) 1996 – 2002
National Association for Music Education (MENC) 2004 – 2008
The Society of Nonprofit Organizations (SNPO) 2009 – 2011
American Marketing Association (AMA) 2010 – PRESENT