Zeda Perkins

Teaching is more than my passion. It’s my ministry.

Scottsdale, AZ 85259

adw093@r.postjobfree.com

317-***-****

Highly motivated to teach and support inclusive education, the exceptional learner, close reading, whole brain teaching in elementary and middle school grades. As well as, employ vast communication, organization, and leadership skills-facilitating academic, social, and personal growth in the education arena.

My love for teaching extends far beyond the classroom. Teaching is not only my passion, but it's also my ministry.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Middle School English Teacher

CHARLES A. TINDLEY ACCELERATED SCHOOL - Indianapolis, IN July 2017 to Present

As a Middle school English teacher, I work with scholars on their comprehension skills, assuring that they not only can read text but understand the content and the meaning behind the words. I also teach scholars to use logic as they're reading or researching and writing reports and essays. Merchant Service Representative- independent contractor Central Payments Financial Group - Indianapolis, IN February 2011 to Present

When a business wants to accept credit and debit card payments directly from customers, it must establish a merchant account. The merchant account is a bundle of services, hardware and software that automates the process of accepting card information and transferring funds to the merchant. The job of getting merchants signed up for Visa, Mastercard and other credit and debit processing is the merchant account business.

Special Education Teacher/ middle school language arts Indianapolis Public Schools - Indianapolis, IN

July 2012 to June 2017

As a Special education teacher/teacher of record, I work with scholars who have a current IEP. Individualized educational plan . learning, mental, emotional, or mild to moderate physical disabilities. I adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects to scholars with mild to. In this role, I conduct IEP meetings and keep scholars in compliance.

5th Grade Teacher

Carrie Busey Elementary School - Champaign, IL

August 2006 to May 2009

Teaching 5th grade comes with the same criteria as in 4th grade. However, In fifth grade, scholars will practice more complex mathematical concepts such as exponents, decimals, fractions and more. They will read and understand new vocabulary in science and social studies as well significantly improve their grammar skills.

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Southwest Elementary School - Danville, IL

August 2004 to May 2006

As a 4th grade teacher, my primary goal is to teach scholars the core educational subjects such as math, science, reading/vocabulary, social studies, and the arts. These subjects are taught from the states curriculum and instruction. My Duties of teaching 4th grade included grading assignments, administering standardized tests, establishing and enforcing behavioral expectations, conducting parent conferences, and collaborating with other teachers.

Summer Bridges Program, Resource Teacher

Southwest Elementary School - Danville, IL

June 2005 to August 2005

Southwest Elementary School Track Coach 4th&5th grade, Spring 2006 Teacher

Southwest Elementary School - Danville, IL

August 2004 to June 2005

As an educator, I created lesson plans and teach those plans to the entire class, individually to students or in small groups, track student progress and present the information to parents, create tests, create and reinforce classroom rules, work with school administration to prepare students for standardized tests, and manage data drive information on each student. Education

Masters in Adult education and training

University Of Phoenix - Indianapolis, IN

December 2014

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies grades K-9 Lane College - Jackson, TN

August 1999 to April 2002

Skills

• Public Speaking (10+ years)

• SAT (9 years)

• Special Education (6 years)

• Early Childhood

• Teacher Assistant

• Math

• Child Care

• Marketing

• retail sales

• CPR

• Teaching

• Organizational Skills (10+ years)

• Senior Care (10+ years)

• Time Management (10+ years)

• Adobe InDesign

• Press Releases

• Adobe Photoshop

• Content Management Systems

• Sales

• Customer service

• Swimming

• Sports Coaching

• Classroom Management

• Lifeguard

• Tutoring

• Experience Working With Students

• Mentoring

• Management

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Graphic Design

• Relationship management

Certifications and Licenses

Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED

August 2020 to August 2021

A lifeguard is a rescuer who supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants such as in a swimming pools, water parks, beach, spa, river and lake. CPR and AED refer to techniques that are provided to victims of a heart attack. In CPR classes online, students are taught how to perform CPR by pressing the chest of a person. ... AED, on the other hand, is a device that complements CPR. The electronic device is used to start a person's heart that has stopped beating.

Teaching Certification

Additional Information

Academics:

Im an elementary, middle and highschool tutor I tutor all academics. All students has the capacity to learn and be taught. I teache test taking strategies. I combat test anxiety and I create within my students the gift of critical thinking and it’s importantance I also, prepare students for

ACT SAT and GRE.

Sports: I coach little league soccer

I’m a swim instructor and assistant track coach for my Highschool

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