Student Advisor Sponsor

Employment Objective My goal is to obtain a stimulating full time position in secondary education which allows me to utilize my educational, publishing and organizational skill sets and extensive classroom experience in a positive and supportive environment.

Work Experience

October 2021-Present Tipton Academy West

Middle School ELA Interventionist

In my time at Tipton West, I have worked with Grades 6-8 as an ELA Interventionist and provided enrichment and ancillary materials. I have extensive experience with IXL and Read 180, and PowerSchool programs, and have worked with students in these programs both in person, and virtually.

September 2021-Present EduSTAFF Guest Teacher

May 2019 BRIDGE Education Group

I completed the 40 hour BRIDGE TEFL program, earning my Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification.

February 2019-September 2021 COVID

August 2016-January 2019 My Virtual Academy/Back on Track

My Virtual Academy and Back on Track are two branches of ATS Temp Services, which works with school districts throughout the state to provide accredited diplomas through an entirely online program.

In my time at My Virtual Academy, I worked as a Student Advisor. My duties included facilitating student records, calculating graduation credits, maintaining attendance records for state audits, and tutoring.

I completed WIDA training.

In my time at Back on Track, I worked as a Student Advocate. My duties included maintaining attendance records, facilitating communications with our Tech Department and trouble-shooting any equipment problems, maintaining parent contact, and tutoring.

December 2015-June, 2016 EduStaff Guest Teacher

June 2012-Present Professional Author, Editor and Cover Artist

I edited professionally, both as a freelance contractor, and as a house editor at (now defunct) Musa Publishing. I also worked as a freelance cover artist for numerous e-published novellas and short stories.

During this time also cared for my mother who was in end stage Alzheimer’s.

August 2001 – June 2012 Southfield Public Schools

While at Southfield Lathrup High School (2001-2010), I taught Composition and Literature at all four levels, and Grammar for College. During my tenure, I served as both Freshman and Sophomore Team Leader and worked as a mentor to new teachers and our many long-term substitute teachers.

I spent four years as the Yearbook sponsor, which involved teaching journalistic writing and graphic design, tracking business expenditures and incoming monies, and working with our Josten’s representatives to design and utilize an effective business plan.

I took an active leadership role in Student Government as Class Sponsor for the Class of 2006 attended Leadership Camps and Retreats, organized events such as dances, charity drives, and social events like skate-a-thons.

While at Southfield Regional Academic Campus (2010-2012), I worked as Assistant Testing Coordinator (2010-11), and helped coordinate ACT/MME testing. I taught Writing for College, ACT Prep for ELA, and was involved in the LEAP credit recovery program.

Education

Spring/Summer 2021 University of Arizona Global Campus

Began classes in the Masters in Instructional Design and Technology

Program.

January 2016 Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

I completed the required RDNG 504 class needed to renew my certification and began taking introductory classes in Educational Technology/Curriculum Design Masters Program.

June 2008 Marygrove College,

Detroit, Michigan

Successfully completed coursework for the Masters in the Art of Teaching program, though I did not complete a portfolio

May 2001 Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Graduated Suma Cum Laude from the University’s College of Education, and awarded Bachelors of Science with double majors English/American Language/Literature and Comprehensive Communications/Theatre Arts.

May 1998 Oakland Community College

Farmington Hills, MI

Awarded Associates Degree in Liberal Arts, with Early Childhood Development endorsement.

Affiliations I am a current member of the National Council for Teachers of English

Certification I am certified in TEFL

I am certified in ALICE Basic Training

I am certified to administrate the WIDA test

I am eligible to renew my Professional Certificate with endorsements in English, Language Arts, Communications, and Theatre Arts (BA, BD) under Michigan’s Welcome Back Proud Teacher program.

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