ACT Prep, Mathematics, Esports Coach

• Jul 2021 - Present

Founded the first in district and school history Varsity Esports program, building the program from the ground up and helping lead/coach students to the playoffs in the inaugural and second seasons. The program is now the first school in Mississippi History to become recognized as a Special Olympics school in Esports. As part of the new incoming team to help implement program turn around, assisted students in closing the achievement gap in ACT by implementing a high-quality customized ACT Course to accelerate student test scores. Restructured Algebra 2 class to remediate missing algebra and geometry skills due to global pandemic while also accelerating the mastery of new skills to close the achievement gap as reported by the ACT College and Career Readiness Cut Score. Senior and Junior Student Advisor, Co-sponsor for Mu Alpha Theta mathematics honor society. Show less

Secondary School Teacher

• Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

As a hybrid teacher during the global pandemic, created high quality, researched based, standards based, and engaging instruction to prepare students in English 3 skills, Geometry Remediation, Geography, and Mississippi Studies. Customized English 3 curriculum to support the U.S. History partner course by utilizing standardsbased texts from the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries to teach students valuable skills to better comprehend historical texts such as court cases, early American documents such as DOI, Constitution, Ten Amendments, Essays such as the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers, Letters and speeches of prominent founders such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington, etc. Show less

Secondary Mathematics and Science Teacher

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

Implemented a classroom behavior management system to decrease classroom disruptions and increase student success of staying at home school after placement from the program.Develop effective researched based course plans in mathematics and science to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of at risk students.Serve as a mentor to at risk and under served youth while in the classroom.

Middle School Mathematics Teacher

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

Implemented a behavior management system to decrease classroom disruptions across the 5th and 6th grade.Developed effective researched based course plans in mathematics and science to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students.Differentiated instruction and implemented remedial programs according to student ability and skill level including target students in the bottom 25% of math and ELA.Coordinated and planned school wide military appreciation program for deploying teacher.Committee Chair, Professional Educator Recognition and William Carey CEU Partnership. Served as an active participate on school committees including Leadership, MTSS, Student Recognition, Attendance Accountability, and PBIS.Coordinated Annual Farm Safety Day Field Trip for all 5th Grade students including coordinating with the Local Extension office for the Pillow Case Project sponsored by the American Red Cross and Disney.Took the initiative to coordinate and plan an educational reward trip to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies for students who had 100% participation in all State Wide Testing by the school deadline; the project produced results of 100% participation for the target grade level. Show less

Elementary School Teacher

• Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

Developed and applied course plans with research based literacy strategies to a class of students in bottom 25% in reading, achieving an average of four months reading growth in a four month period for the entire inclusive class. Achieved as part of the intervention team between six to eleven months of reading growth with 50% of students from the bottom 25% in a four month intervention period in preparation for 3rd Grade Reading Summative Assessment.Combined discipline plan with effective measures and creative lesson plans to increase motivation, concentration, participation, and progress for struggling students to achieve grade level growth in math and reading. Show less

Private Tutor

• Aug 2003 - May 2014

Veteran Outreach Coordinator

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

Security Officer, Professional Security Incorporation

• Apr 2012 - Nov 2012

Agent,Walmart Customer Care Shared Services

• Sep 2008 - May 2010

Awarded "Top Knowledge Database Contributor" Awarded Certificate of Appreciation and Recognized for Independently Identifying, Tracking, and Resolving a Computer Shipment Issue that was negatively impacting website orders to stores all across the country and saving customers, stores, and the corporate office unnecessary expenses and negative customer experiences. Recognized for Perfect Attendance Awarded "Top Knowledge Database Contributor" Awarded Certificate of Appreciation and Recognized for Independently Identifying, Tracking, and Resolving a Computer Shipment Issue that was negatively impacting website orders to stores all across the country and saving customers, stores, and the corporate office unnecessary expenses and negative customer experiences. Recognized for Perfect Attendance

Military Police

• Oct 2004 - Sep 2008

SERVED ON THE QUICK REACTION FORCE AS A MILITARY POLICE FOR THE MISSISSIPPI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD; RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATING AS A FIRST RESPONSE FOR LOCAL MILITARY AND NATIONAL GUARD RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO TERRORIST THREATS OR NATURAL DISASTERS. RESPONSIBLE FOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS ENFORCE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND LAW AND ORDER, PREPARE MILITARY POLICE REPORTS INCLUDING SWORN STATEMENTS AND PROCESS EVIDENCE, AND RESPONSIBLE LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIONS WHEN ON ASSIGNMENT. RESPONSIBLE FOR EXERCISING MILITARY CONTROL, DISCIPLINE, AND GUARDING PRISONERS OF WAR WHEN ON ASSIGNMENT. RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING PHYSICAL SECURITY FOR DESIGNATED INDIVIDUALS, INSTALLATIONS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT; MAINTAINS TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ENFORCES TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND SAFETY WHEN ON ASSIGNEMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR RESPONDING AND PARTICIPATING IN CIVIL DISTURBANCES AND RIOT CONTROL OPERATIONS, PERFORMING FOOT AND MOTORIZED PATROL AND APPLY CRIME PREVENTION MEASURES WHEN ON ASSIGNMENT. Show less

Hurricane Relief Security Officer, Olive Security Training Center Contractor

• Dec 2005 - Nov 2006

Provided Contracted Security for FEMA Parks for Hurricane Relief after Hurricane Katrina. Provided Contracted Security for FEMA Parks for Hurricane Relief after Hurricane Katrina.