Vicki Bizallion
Nampa, ID. 83651
208-***-**** **************@******.***
Looking to share my knowledge and skills in meaningful ways with my community
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work effectively under minimal supervision
Over 15 years experience in public relations working with students
Experience working with differently abled students
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Secondary Teacher Pocatello, ID
Prepared and delivered lessons including putting up displays in the classroom .
Corrected work, provided feedback, and maintained records of pupils’ progress.
Participated in departmental meetings, parents’ evenings, and whole school training events.
America Reads Program Leader (VISTA Volunteer). Pocatello, ID
Recruited and trained senior citizens, high school students, and college students to become Reading Coaches for teacher selected first and second graders needing extra help to start reading.
Designed pre and post tests to measure student progress and collected teacher comments on the effectiveness of our program .
Conducted weekly support meetings to deal with any difficulties and to report successes.
Teacher of the Visually Impaired Nampa and Pocatello Region
Responsible for visually impaired students (ages 3-21) for the Nampa School District and Region VI.
Delivered direct instruction for VI technology and Braille.
Consulted with classroom teachers and parents to accommodate student needs.
Researched new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge.
Preparation of classroom materials including Braille, large print, and tactile representations.
Responsible for assessing eligibility and student progress
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2011-Current Semi-Retired, various part-time home care, retail customer service and volunteering
06/2022-10/2023 Idaho State Liquor Store Nampa, ID
07/2019-10/2022 Addus Home Healthcare Nampa, ID
08/2007-09/2011 Nampa School District Nampa, ID
02/2003-05/2007 Teacher/Consultant, ISDB Gooding, ID
12/2000-01/2003 Teacher/Recruiter, RSVP Pocatello, ID
09/1990-12/2000 Sales/Self-employed, By Design Pocatello, ID
08/1985-08/1990 Secondary Teacher, Pocatello School District Pocatello, ID
EDUCATION
ISU - Bachelors of Education (Social Sciences and English emphasis)
ISU - Masters in Literacy