Faith (Sissy) Newell
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Maureen Prys
Faith (Sissy) Newell is a great leader. I have observed her leadership both in the classroom and as the director of the Mental Health Association in Wayne County. She is a true motivator. I have watched her move students with little to no motivation to the hieights of tremendous enthusiasm. She teaches young people to take more responsibility for their own learning. She generates enthusiasm in the community with her ability to communicate. She was a very successful Director of the Mental Health Association in Wayne County.
Maureen Prys
Faith (Sissy) Newell is a great leader. I have observed her leadership both in the classroom and as the director of the Mental Health Association in Wayne County. She is a true motivator. I have watched her move students with little to no motivation to the hieights of tremendous enthusiasm. She teaches young people to take more responsibility for their own learning. She generates enthusiasm in the community with her ability to communicate. She was a very successful Director of the Mental Health Association in Wayne County.
Maureen Prys
Faith (Sissy) Newell is a great leader. I have observed her leadership both in the classroom and as the director of the Mental Health Association in Wayne County. She is a true motivator. I have watched her move students with little to no motivation to the hieights of tremendous enthusiasm. She teaches young people to take more responsibility for their own learning. She generates enthusiasm in the community with her ability to communicate. She was a very successful Director of the Mental Health Association in Wayne County.
Maureen Prys
Faith (Sissy) Newell is a great leader. I have observed her leadership both in the classroom and as the director of the Mental Health Association in Wayne County. She is a true motivator. I have watched her move students with little to no motivation to the hieights of tremendous enthusiasm. She teaches young people to take more responsibility for their own learning. She generates enthusiasm in the community with her ability to communicate. She was a very successful Director of the Mental Health Association in Wayne County.
Experience
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Triangle Literacy Council
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Literacy tutor
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2011 - Present
Volunteer for 10 hours per week with middle and high school students to help them increase their reading skills, self-esteem, and research skills Volunteer for 10 hours per week with middle and high school students to help them increase their reading skills, self-esteem, and research skills
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North Carolina Museum of Art
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Docent
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Sep 2010 - Present
Plan and conduct tours for interested visitors to the North Carolina Museum of Art Plan and conduct tours for interested visitors to the North Carolina Museum of Art
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Wake County Public School System
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Leesville Road Middle School Sixth Grade Reading Intervention
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
Worked with below grade level readers in a small setting to improve reading scores. Greater than 85% increased reading scores by at least four points on the NC Reading end-of-grade test. Worked with below grade level readers in a small setting to improve reading scores. Greater than 85% increased reading scores by at least four points on the NC Reading end-of-grade test.
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AIG Middle School Teacher
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1994 - 2010
Worked with advanced students to improve creating problem solving skills and increase awareness of real-world problems. Improved writing skills for students so that 95% or greater scored at or above grade level on the NC writing test. Worked with advanced students to improve creating problem solving skills and increase awareness of real-world problems. Improved writing skills for students so that 95% or greater scored at or above grade level on the NC writing test.
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Executive Director
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1999 - 2002
Successfullly worked with the community of Goldsboro to destigmatize mental illness. Worked with the public and private schools in Wayne County through volunteer opportunities as well as mental health screenings. Worked with Smart Start to better assist parents of children ages 0 - 3 years to receive resources and assistance with parenting. Successfullly worked with the community of Goldsboro to destigmatize mental illness. Worked with the public and private schools in Wayne County through volunteer opportunities as well as mental health screenings. Worked with Smart Start to better assist parents of children ages 0 - 3 years to receive resources and assistance with parenting.
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Education
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East Carolina University
BS, English/Social Studies middle grades education -
East Carolina University
BA, Art History -
East Carolina University
BS, Middle Grades Language Arts and Social Studies