Experience

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  Moments In Time Disc Jockeys

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • SMALL BUSINESS OWNER & ENTREPRENEUR

    • Jan 2004 - Present
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    We have been catering to Grand Rapids and all of West Michigan since 2004. In that time we have really gained the respect from our clients, peers, and community. Manage and lead 18 employees, payroll, advertising, marketing, and over three hundred of events each year. Moments In Time Disc Jock...

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  Godwin Heights Public Schools

  • Godwin Heights High School

  • INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

    • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
    • Godwin Heights High School

    Worked closely with all students failing to earn a 70% on every unit math test, organized unit study materials for re-testing and mastering, made parent contacts on a daily basis.

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  Forest Hills Eastern Middle School

  • MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

    • Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

    Grade 7 and 8 (Pre-Algebra and Algebra)Taught 7th and 8th grade Algebra classes. Worked positively with the staff, students, administrators, and parents at Forest Hills Eastern Middle. Taught using the Prentice Hall and Chicago Math textbooks. Helped chaperone and DJ after school dances.

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  Thornapple Kellogg Middle School

  • MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

    • Sep 2007 - Dec 2007

    Grade 8 (Pre-Algebra and Algebra)Taught 3 hours of Pre-Algebra and 1 hour of Algebra. Interacted positively with staff, administrators, and held parent teacher conferences during that time. Used the Holt textbook while teaching

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  East Grand Rapids Public Schools

  • Breton and Lakeside Elementary Schools

  • PARA-EDUCATOR

    • Aug 2004 - Jun 2006
    • Breton and Lakeside Elementary Schools

    Assisted teacher with daily activities and positively interact with children, parents, and staff members. Worked with small numbers of children on daily activities. Tested and evaluated students reading, writng, and mathematical skills. Supervised lunchroom and playground.

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  Holland Public Schools

  • East Middle School

  • MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

    • Aug 1998 - Jun 2004
    • East Middle School

    Grade 8 (Pre-Algebra and Algebra)Instructed approximately twenty-five to twenty-eight students in each one of my math classes including ESL (English as a Second Language) and resource students mainstreamed into the classroom. Hands on activities, music, visual aids, and real world examples used...

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  Munson Medical Center

  • Traverse City, Michigan

  • LEAD TEACHER

    • Jan 1995 - Jan 1996
    • Traverse City, Michigan

    Organized daily lessons which implemented team building, cooperation, and self esteem exercises, planned field trips, supervised 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students, interacted daily with parents, attended meetings,and had the responsibility of keeping the classroom organized, clean, colorful, and p...