Educator and Curriculum Leader Night Auditor
Resume:
Dr. Shanta L. Terry
Cary, NC ***13
************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN, March 2017 Master of Science Degree in Communication, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, May 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Middle School Education, magna cum laude, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC, December 1998: Concentration in Language Arts/Social Studies TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Wake County Public Schools, Raleigh, NC 7/08-Present Current High School Social Studies Teacher/AP Government and Politics/AP World History/ AP Human Geography Teacher/Honors Argument Theory and Practice English Teacher Created and developed lesson plans that cultivated different learning abilities and embraced diversity within the classroom; Engaged students in meaningful activities relating to world-wide literature/history; Guided students through use of correct MLA and APA research structures; Worked in several Professional Learning Communities performing duties mandated or needed by the administration; As Curriculum Writer Support Person, reviewed curriculum choices and updated source credibility for the district; As a DEN lead teacher, planned and shared strategies for the entire school by integrating 21
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Century learning techniques into the curriculum;
Maintained a positive relationship with parents and students; Created a positive learning and working environment for students; Maintained accurate records of student progress and parent contacts; Actively participated in professional development activities; Continuously reflected upon teaching practices by analyzing data and working with instructional and non-instructional staff to provide valuable learning opportunities for students. Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC 1/18-3/20 Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor
Created and developed curriculum for general education development; Monitored and supported curriculum in basic skills for Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts; Encouraged and helped adult learners gain and review necessary writing skills for completion of their General Education Diploma; Documented and reported student progress for educational milestones; Established positive relationships with adult learners eager to advance their career and expand their job choices.
Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, NC 8/15-5/16
Adjunct Professor/ Organizational Communication Graduate Course (Online and Face-to-Face) Created activities that examined theoretical and practical approaches to the study of organizational communication and organizational communication processes; Implemented lessons that helped students improve effective communication; Developed activities that helped students increase research, writing, and critical thinking skills consistent with business and professional standards; Facilitated classes (face to face and online) that afforded graduate students the opportunities to work individually and cooperatively in order to demonstrate their analysis of case studies, current theories, business etiquette, and real-world workplace issues. Durham Technical Community College, Durham NC 1/08-03/08 Basic Skills Course Instructor
Created and developed curriculum for general education development; Monitored and supported curriculum in basic skills for Math and Language Arts; Encouraged and helped adult learners gain and review necessary skills for job advancement at UNC Chapel Hill; Documented and reported student progress for job promotion; Established positive relationships with adult learners eager to advance their career after several years of being out of the classroom. Durham Public Schools, Durham, NC 1/99-7/06
Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher (6th and 7th grades) Created and developed lesson plans that cultivated different learning abilities and embraced specific needs within the classroom; Engaged students in meaningful activities relating to the subject areas and relevant to life outside of the classroom; Worked on a team creating cross curriculum activities and performing duties mandated or needed by the administration; Trained in Balanced Literacy program-program that is used to raise student levels of reading; Maintained a positive relationship with parents and students; Created a positive learning and working environment for students and co-workers; Maintained accurate records of student progress and parent contacts; Actively participated in professional development activities. Durham Scholars Program, Durham, NC 9/00-5/04
6th- 11th After-School Teacher/Tutor
Facilitated homework instruction for at-risk youth, grades 6-11; Engaged students in strategic activities that would improve the student proficiency in all subject areas and social interactions with others; Encouraged students to raise their standard of achievement through goal setting and time management activities; Maintained a positive working and learning environment for students and co-workers.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Doctoral Research, Capella University, 3/17
Title: “Transition…One Small Step for a Young Girl, a Giant Leap for an Educational Community”- To uncover, qualitatively, through the lens of classroom teachers, the transitional experiences of female students; Will provide valuable insight for school leaders desiring to provide best practices in single-gender education, and may possibly transfer to transitional experiences overall.
Dissertation Advisor: Dr. Claire Boyce, Capella University S. Terry, page 2 of 3
Masters Research, North Carolina State University, Spring 2007 Title: “Strategies that Connect: The Qualitative Study of an Awesome Administrative Assistant”- Documented effective communication techniques used by the school’s main gatekeeper. Used theoretical research, observations, and interviews to unearth effective communication strategies used by an excellent Administrative Assistant who consistently established great relationships in the school environment. Research Assistant, North Carolina State University, Fall 2007 Independent Study Project-Isolated and characterized concerns submitted by teachers-in-training. Analyzed the data and created categories for the lead researcher. GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Night Auditor/Front Desk Clerk, RDU, NC 10/07-PRESENT Country Inn & Suites RDU, Holiday Inn Cary, Holiday Inn Crabtree Balanced daily revenue reports; Accurately posted room and tax to guest folios; Closed outlets and front desk computer systems; Ran End of Day processes on PMS nightly using Opera and OnQ systems and supports; Performed Front Desk duties throughout the shift (i.e. check-ins, checkouts, CBX, reservations); Ensured that guest service is first priority, even in difficult situations with disgruntled guests; Used time management to successfully complete daily duties; Acted as the supervisor for all night operations of the hotel. REFERENCES
Adonis Gray/Supervisor ******.****@******************.*** General Manager, Country Inn & Suites RDU
201 Airgate Drive Morrisville NC 27560 919-***-**** Asha Watkins Teacher/Co-Worker *********@*****.*** Teacher, Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy
303 Ashe Ave Raleigh, NC 27606 919-***-****
Mariah Walker Principal/Administrator ********@*****.*** Principal, Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy, 303 Ashe Ave Raleigh, NC 27606 919-***-****
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