Retired

• Jan 2017 - Present

LMTOC

• Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

Middle School Physical Education/Health and Leadership

• Feb 2015 - Jan 2016

Vocational Specialist/Dean of Students

• Jul 2004 - Nov 2011

A charter high school offering an alternative education to culturally challenged and “at risk” students between the ages of 16-21. Computer- based learning and one-on-one attention, with job placement and counseling for higher education. Brought on board to work with the culturally diverse at-risk student population in developing social and life skills enabling a better life and future. Responsible for teaching an employability class to over 300 students each year, developing community and prospective employer relationships, working with community leaders, colleges, and trade schools, as well as providing vocational guidance, case management, assessing student transcripts, advising on course requirements for graduation, and facilitating standardized testing, college entrance exams, and test prep classes.; Developed and implemented a new student orientation process that increased student retention by 30% - from 40% to 70% Improved student job placement rate by 25% - from 50% to 75% on average Increased college admittance among graduating students and their financial aid rate by 20% - from 75% to 95% Maintain consistently accurate and impeccable student records against requirements to ensure student graduation Show less

Special Education Instructor

• Jul 2003 - May 2004

A residential treatment facility for court-referred, severely abused, neglected, and at-risk children. Specialized, comprehensive programs use a combination of psychotherapy, education, art, music, animal-assisted, spiritual and recreation therapies are used. Hired as a special education teacher to severely neglected and abused children. Responsibilities included writing and implementing individualized lesson plans, coordinating with treatment team plans, helping severely challenged youth assimilate and integrate/reintegrate into society, and developing a basic Life Skills curriculum. Show less

Lead Instructor

• Feb 2003 - Nov 2003

A learning center committed to helping improve academic abilities in all subjects and skill levels. Brought on board to administer diagnostic tests, manage student/teacher scheduling and transition time as well as supervise instruction hours. Addition responsibilities included monitoring student lesson plans to ensure improvement metrics were accomplished. A learning center committed to helping improve academic abilities in all subjects and skill levels. Brought on board to administer diagnostic tests, manage student/teacher scheduling and transition time as well as supervise instruction hours. Addition responsibilities included monitoring student lesson plans to ensure improvement metrics were accomplished.

Dance/Gymnastics Instructor

• Aug 1999 - May 2002

Health/ Physical Education Instructor

• Aug 1983 - Feb 1999