Education
William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS June 2018- August 2019
Specialist of Educational Leadership
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS August 2012- July 2013
Master of Education in Counseling & Personnel Services
(Higher Education Administration)
Mississippi College, Clinton, MS August 2008-May 2010
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Education
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Perkinston, MS August 2005- May 2008
Associate of the Arts in General Studies
Harrison Central High School, Gulfport, MS August 2002-May 2005
High School Diploma
Experience
Harrison County School District through William Carey University, Harrison County, MS
Administration Internship
North Gulfport Middle School
Harrison Central High School
D’Iberville Elementary School
Harrison County School District, Gulfport, MS January 2011-Present
North Gulfport Middle School (January 2015-present)
Bel-aire Elementary (July 2014- December 2014)
North Gulfport Middle School (August 2013- June 2014)
Harrison Central High School (January 2011- May 2011)
Managing the classroom environment
Responsible for providing instruction
Promoted student learning
Administered test and created lessons based on weeks objectives
Ensured students safety and followed all emergency procedures
Followed all state-led standards
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS August 2012- July 2013
Academic Tutor, Athletic Department Student-Athlete Enhancement Program
Work individually with a caseload of at-risk student-athletes and advising associated with time management and study skills
Monitor academic progress and prepare academic reports for Academic Counselors’ meetings
Demonstrate knowledge of NCAA continuing eligibility rules by assisting with advisement, scheduling, and registration
Regularly monitor and track student-athletes’ class attendance
Monitor objective based study hall for assigned teams
Complete other related office duties and projects as assigned by Academic Counselors and Director of Academics
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS August 2012- May 2013
Practicum Student, Office of Education Leadership and School Counseling
Worked in the Department of Educational Leadership and School Counseling
Read and organized thoughts for individuals in reference of their dissertation research.
Assisted prospective student in getting accepted into a program
Advised student for which classes to take as part of their plan of study
Made phone calls to help prospective student finish their application process
Assisted the chair of the department in improving current department website
Aided students if they wished to change their major
Answered phones and directed information to personnel and students
Joy’s Inc. Gulfport, MS September 2011- 2017
Retail Associate (Part-Time)
Created engaging point-of-purchase displays for slow moving small items; increased sales of these items by 30%.
Organized floor displays to maximize space and call attention to latest merchandise.
Utilized strong interpersonal and communications skills to serve customers.
ERT, Inc., Pascagoula, MS July- December 2010
Laboratory Technician
Preformed laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations
Carried out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses
Ensured the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced
Recorded interpreting results to present to senior colleagues;
Used computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs
Pearl High School and Pearl Junior High School, Pearl, MS Spring 2010
Student Teacher
Coordinated labs for student learning
Reviewed chemistry using interactive games
Managed classroom environment
Created bulletin board for class assignments, schedules and other information
Clinton High School, Clinton, MS Fall 2008
Observer
Performed 30 hours of observation in class and lab
Administered chemistry tests
Assisted students with lab tasks
Created bulletin board for class assignments, schedules and other information
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Perkinston, Ms August 2006- May 2008
Resident Assistant, Office of Residence Life
Built a residential community through programming
Acted as a para-counselor for students
Was a familiar first resource for students with academic or institutional questions
Enforced residence policies
Involvement and Awards
Faithview Baptist Church, Member
Questar Item Writing Committee for Science 8 September 2017
CSI: Mississippi Creative Science through Inquiry Workshop July 2016
MAP Passage Review Board June 2016
North Gulfport Robotics Instructor, LEGO Education Academy August 2015-Present
North Gulfport Middle School Head Volleyball Coach June 2016- Present
North Gulfport Middle School Assisant Volleyball Coach June 2015-May 2016
North Gulfport Middle School Assisant Basketball Coach August 2014- Present
Project Serve Canada, University of Southern Mississippi May 2013
Laguna Social Tribe
Member August 2008- May 2010
Intermural Chair Fall 2009
Co-Sign Organization, Member, Mississippi College August 2008- May 2009
Student Government Association, Senator, Mississippi College August 2008- May 2010
Band of Gold
Member August 2005- May 2008
Vice President January 2007- May 2008
Student Government Association, Member, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College August 2006- May 2008
Honors and Awards
Dean’s List
President's List
4.0 GPA
Homecoming Court, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Hall of Fame Inductee
Professional Affiliations
Mississippi Science Teachers Association August 2016- Present National Science Teacher Association August 2016- Present National Academic Advising Association, Member January 2013- Present
Higher Education Student Affairs Association, Member November 2012- Present
Computer Skills
Microsoft Windows and Office, SPSS, GradesFirst, Blackboard Academic Suite, and PeopleSoft