Head Start Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Present

Head Start Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Aug 2019

Head Start Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Aug 2019

Head Start Teacher

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

Preschool Teacher

• Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

Lead Preschool Teacher

• Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

Customer Service/Wardrobe Consultant

• Mar 2015 - Jan 2017

Education & Activities Coordinator

• Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

Coordinated educational programs and activities for children from birth-21 year olds in the Foster Care System. Assessed client needs while providing support to their Foster Parent. Developed and implement educational enrichment programs at the village, monitor all activities, and volunteers on site. Assessed children educational needs and make appropriate referrals and intervention recommendations. Assisted Foster Parents with registering their children in appropriate schools, follow up with case studies when needed, attend and monitor IEPS, and Parent Teacher Conferences. Scheduled school visits to monitor children progress in school, home visits to monitor progress at home, expedite and made recommendations for tutorial services if needed. Maintained tracking system and provide periodic reports, ensure compliance with DCFS Rule 314. Maintained records of school schedules, progress reports, report cards, transcripts, and extra curriculum activities. Communicated with Foster Parents, Village Administrative Team, and Child Welfare Specialist regarding client educational and community needs. Developed Community Partnerships for purchasing, programming, and networking purposes. Coordinated and assisted in special events, purchased items needed, and assist in managing the budget for department programs and attended Child Family Team Meeting, Professional Development Trainings, and Staff Team meetings. Show less

Primary Teacher

• Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

Taught primary level lessons for children learning English as a Second Language. Developed and implement comprehensible, hands-on lesson plans and activities to meet the academic needs, and social Instructed development of each student. Integrated computers and technology into the classroom using various websites and power point presentations to enhance learning. Created a parents group on the social media sites, to keep parents informed of class work/homework, exams, school information, to reinforce positive open line of communication. Managed classroom behavior, cooperative learning groups, implemented, evaluated, and tracked students’ academic performance through various assessments and exams. Participated in after school recreational activities, in-service training, weekly staff meetings, and ability to work independently and in groups. Show less

Summer School Teacher

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2010

Summer Academy Middle Summer Academy Teacher executed daily lessons based in literacy and mathematics for 7th grade students. Strategies and materials was established to meet district-wide standards, examined author/literature studies and participated in best teaching practices. The lessons provided for direct whole class and small group instruction. Integrated computers and technology, writing and literacy through cultural arts, creativity, and hands-on interaction in the classroom. Monitored students’ academic progress through Pre/Post Testing, analyzed and tracked students annual test scores using Detroit Public Schools COGNOS Data System. Wade McCree Honor ProgramHigh School Academy Teacher executed daily written lessons and hands-on activities based in 9th grade Science and 9th-12th Honor students in Social Studies. Strategies and materials was established to meet district-wide standards and participated in best teaching practices. Monitored students’ academic progress through Pre/Post Testing.Individualized Education Program Specialist (IEP's) Objective was ensure that all Special Education Teachers followed the IDEA 2004 Act which requires that an IEP must be written/typed according to the needs of each student who meets eligibility guidelines under the IDEA and state regulations. Met with parents to ensure that the child's progress toward meeting the annual goals were accomplished and have been reported to the parents by follow up calls, emails, and letters of interest mailed out. Ensured accommodations were implemented and documented to provide assistance during state and district assessments Scheduled in-service training for teachers to ensure all data was accurate and promptly completed in a timely manner. Attended in-services training, received access codes to upload AS400 Data System to update students’ grades, personal information, arrange schedules, and observe previous grades. Show less

Long Term Substitute Teacher

• Oct 2005 - Aug 2010

Served as a Highly Qualified Long Term Substitute teacher in a full-time teacher position for English, Language Arts, and Social Studies Department on a year-to-year contract. Prepared and designed educational assignments for students placed in Special Education and General Education classroom settings. Additionally, I developed comprehensible and stimulating lesson plans that facilitated all learning styles for Middle/High school students, integrated computers and technology into the classroom. Taught Basic Computer Applications to Special Needs Children and modified lessons to accommodate their educational needsManaged classroom behavior, completed and evaluated students Individualized Education Program (IEP's) on Michigan Data system for every student with a disability who is found to meet the federal and state requirements for special education, examined annual testing scores, on the Detroit Public Schools COGNOS Data System, and maintained and updated student’s grades using Various educational website. Organized, executed, and published Central High School Class of 2009 Yearbook. Managed Twenty-six Seniors, arranged, drafted, and edited photographs using Taylor Publishing Company Yearbook Software, updated progress online, organized weekly and monthly meetings with yearbook staff, Photographer, DJ, Senior Staff Advisory Board, Principal, Parents TBC local Representative, and district representatives. Documented and completed receipts for money received for Senior Dues, overseen the budget for special projects, completed requisitions for supplies, analyzed month-to-month expenses with the school’s Bookkeeper. Tracked and recorded all Cameras, Computers, Printers, and all other equipment used by the Yearbook Staff. Show less

Education/Project Coordinator

• Sep 2002 - Jan 2005

Implemented educational programs and services for adolescent girls aged 12-18 in Residential placement. Liaison between Detroit Public Schools and residents, developed age appropriate curriculum, group session, and community activities for 6th-12th grade students. Maintained residents school schedules, progress reports, and extra curriculum activities. Coordinated activities and training for Interns, Mentors, and Volunteers. Worked collaboratively with the Residential Management Team and Direct Care Staff to implement interdisciplinary social service methods, activities, goals, and procedures contracted with FIA/CCMO. Evaluated the needs of the facility, residents learning progress, completed educational supplies purchased orders, requisitions, and assess the managerial team needs Managed the day-to-day operations for the One Step Ahead Tutorial Program, designed and implemented developmental/educational activities for students ages 11-21.Monitored staff meetings, trained and developed new staff orientation; facilitated pre/post testing for each student; documented incoming/outgoing students, and monthly status reports. Planned educational trips, tracked and evaluated spending budget, and followed regulations required by the City of Detroit NOF Grant Committee. Show less

Career Specialist Student Assistant

• Sep 1996 - May 1999

Greeted customers of the Urban Teacher Program and Career Planning Placement departments and other personnel of the college. Assessed customers' needs and explained services, processes, procedures and guidelines. Handled requests/transactions or directs the person or matter to the proper sources. Assisted in resolving problems and ensuring satisfactory customer service. Used computer and a variety of office software applications including word processing, Email, and file management. Prepared documents in Word from scratch or using predefined templates, and operated other databases. Operated office equipment such as printers, copy machines, fax machines. Provided direct assistance to academic functions and services these included students career assessments and scoring, and general support to Urban Teacher Program. Provided administrative support or assistance in certain defined areas to supervisor or other personnel in the office. Provided training assistance to new employees, participated in staff meetings and trainings. Show less