Dr. Pamela Lee Ward
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
A dedicated, advocate for students, with more than ten years of experience in the field of education and counseling research. A confident presenter at educational forums, conferences, classroom, with an ability to address minority educational concerns in public platforms.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology 2022
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
MA in Master of Philosophy 2019
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
MA in Master of Science Counseling Education 2010
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
B.S. in Early Childhood Education 2008
University of Mount Olive, Mount Olive, NC
TEACHING
Fourth Grade Teacher 2021-2022-present
First grade Teacher 2021-present
•Create a classroom culture that is inducive for our population.
•Create equity in the classroom.
•Support diversity in the classroom.
•Develop and deliver lesson plans based on standards (In collaboration, with team).
•Cultivate effective teaching methods.
•Grade assignments.
•Supervise and monitor class of twenty students.
•Communicate with parents via phone, Zoom and Class Dojo.
•Meet with administrators to discuss student performance.
TEACHING & ADVISING
Counselor 2011-2014
•Maintained good and therapeutic relationships with students.
•Committed to cooperatively working with parents and students.
•Deliver student academic and social-emotional advising.
•Managed program goals as outlined in the procedure’s manual.
•Facilitated counseling to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth.
•Assist children in individual goals and preparing for test
•Encourage the values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility
Facilitator, with New Bern Police Department
•2013 - 2014
•Facilitate Why Try Curriculum
•Advanced teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs, abilities, and learning styles of diverse sets of students.
•Implemented media tools to convey instructional activities
•Utilized acting ability to demonstrate scenarios
Facilitator, Mediation Center of Eastern N.C.
2011 - 2014
•Conducted intakes, needs assessments and follow-up
•Documented student progress
•Contributed to families learning to communicate better
•Conduct parent and teen discussion groups
•Mediated conflicts using a proven curriculum
•Assist with skills for work, home, and the community
•Participated in professional development activities for the State of the Child Conference
Counselor Trainee
2010
•Coordinated Career Day (Invited guest speakers and organize the day).
•Developed community service events to connect students with professionals, and provide relevant, authentic learning experiences (Black History Month).
•Promoted discussion groups (bullying and school phobia)
•Established a campaign to decrease absenteeism
•Spearheaded parental deployment groups
Teacher Assistant
2019
Supervised minimum of 60 students, monitor classroom management skills.
Testing Administrator
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
Presented instructional materials to students.
Type, file, duplicate materials and document student’s success
Maintained computers in classroom and assist students with software.
Assisted students in crisis (Parent/deployment)
HONORS AND AWARDS
•Dean’s List 2004- 2006
•National Dean’s List 2005-2006
•Honor Award Recognition in Who’s Who 28th and 29th edition
•Phi Theta Kappa
•Golden Key International Honor Society (ECU) 2010
•Tau Upsilon Alpha National Organization for Human Services Honor Society
•The National Society of Leadership and Success 2019
•PSI Chi Honor Society
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
•American Counseling Association
•American Psychological Association
•American Physics Society
REFERENCES
Dr. Suzanne Averitt, Principal
Oaks Road Academy
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Dr. Leann Stadtlander, Associate Director of Faculty
Research Training in the Center for Research Quality
Walden University, 406-***-****
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Dr. LaToya Johnson, Advisor
Walden University
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Brenda Williams, Former Colleague
2000 Duchess Court
New Bern, North Carolina
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