Assistant Principal

• Jul 2022 - Present

-Employability Skills leader -PBIS lead-Managing a team of 19 teachers in a preschool-4th grade elementary school-Leader of school climate and culture

3rd Grade Teacher & Tech Lead

• Nov 2018 - Jul 2022

-Chairman of PBIS Committee and organizer of Title I family night events-School tech lead-Have hosted a college practicum student every semester of my time with Marion Community Schools.-Organized and led activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music and storytelling.-Provided diverse materials and resources for children to explore new concepts and learn problem-solving.-Prepared, administered and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.-Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and establish educational priorities-Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicated those objectives to students.-Planned and supervised class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guided students in learning from those activities.-Attended professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. Show less

Classroom Instructor

• Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

-Practiced positive, consistent discipline in classroom management.-Collaborated with peers to enhance work environment and support instructional planning.-Engaged with learners to promote student dialogue and positive interaction.-Served as mentor and role model for learners by demonstrating appropriate behavior.-Adapted instructional strategies to meet student needs.-Assessed student learning and provided ongoing formative feedback for growth.

Special Education Paraprofessional

• Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

Studying for teacher licensure

Substitute Teacher

• Feb 2013 - Nov 2017

Special Education Paraprofessional

• Dec 2012 - Jun 2013

Manager

• Feb 2015 - Apr 2017

Scheduling, recruiting, interviewing, inventory, coaching, training, people development, cash handling, shift management.

Manager in Training/Server

• Jul 2013 - Feb 2015

I provide exceptional service to restaurant guests on a daily basis. I go out of my way to provide a Hacienda Fiesta experience to every guest with whom I come in contact. I enjoy serving others and that is transparent throughout my day to day activities and attitude. My goal is to always provide an atmosphere that gives the guest a great experience they won't find any place else. I am easily teachable, trainable, and adaptable.People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. Show less

Retirement Specialist, Licensed Insurance Agent

• Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

Licensed in Accident, Health & Life for the State of Indiana. Licensed in Accident, Health & Life for the State of Indiana.

General Manager

• May 2004 - Jul 2012

Trouble shooter for the company. Worked in many CMR Ponderosa Steakhouses. Responsible for day to day operations including, but not limited to: interviewing, hiring, firing, budget accountability, product training, and food safety & sanitation. Trouble shooter for the company. Worked in many CMR Ponderosa Steakhouses. Responsible for day to day operations including, but not limited to: interviewing, hiring, firing, budget accountability, product training, and food safety & sanitation.