Experience

Cleveland High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AP Language and Composition Teacher

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Developing lesson plans in order to prepare students for college, trade school, and real world application of communication skills by enhancing written and oral communication skills through writing, reflection, Socratic Seminar, literary analysis, and a heavy emphasis on the historical foundation, application, and necessity of mechanics, usage, and grammar. Designing lessons that can be implemented both in the classroom and online utilizing both Google for Education products and Canvas LMS. Participating in school sponsored organizations and attending school sports and activities to support faculty and students. Preparing students for the AP College Board Language and Composition test. Show less



IPM Advancement

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Proofreader

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022



LearningMate

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• SME-Communications

  • Jan 2022 - Mar 2022



OLPH Catholic School

• Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

• Assistant Principal/8th Grade English Teacher

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2020

  Performing teaching evaluations using iCoach and providing feedback for personal growth as well as best practices. Planning and organizing Title II funding in conjunction with the Hamilton County Department of Education. Supporting the school in the handling of discipline policies and procedures of the enrolled students through documentation of all incidents, cooperation with the students, teachers, and parents involved, and carrying out the proper disciplinary consequences. Serving as a committee member on the following School Committees: Technology, Instruction and Curriculum, and AdvancEd Accreditation. Implementing the OLPH Strategic Plan. Maintaining a database of teacher medical, personal, and professional leave throughout the school year. Developed lesson plans in order to prepare students for high school and real-world application of communication skills by enhancing written and oral communication skills through writing, reflection, Socratic Seminar, literary analysis, and a heavy emphasis on this historical foundation, application, and necessity of mechanics, usage, and grammar. Show less



Cleveland Middle School

• Cleveland, Tennessee, United States

• 8th Grade Teacher-Language Arts

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2013

  Developed lesson plans in order to fulfill the local and state standards for eighth grade Language Arts. Promoted the study of the English language through the presentation and review of grammar and writing with particular emphasis on expository writing in preparation for the TCAP Writing Assessment. Provided a survey in all genres of literature, including: short stories, novels, drama and poetry. Exposed students to nonfiction writing, such as: speeches, informational texts, and media. Developed lesson plans in order to fulfill the local and state standards for eighth grade Language Arts. Promoted the study of the English language through the presentation and review of grammar and writing with particular emphasis on expository writing in preparation for the TCAP Writing Assessment. Provided a survey in all genres of literature, including: short stories, novels, drama and poetry. Exposed students to nonfiction writing, such as: speeches, informational texts, and media.



Cordova High School

• Memphis, Tennessee, United States

• 12th Grade English Teacher

  • Jul 2003 - Dec 2005

  Developed lesson plans in order to fulfill the local and state standards for twelfth grade English at Cordova High School. Promoted the study of British literature through independent and cooperative learning activities and projects, both in and out of class. Enhanced advanced writing capabilities through various essay topics and criteria in addition to a long- term research paper. Reviewed all aspects of grammar for the purpose of writing and speaking. Developed lesson plans in order to fulfill the local and state standards for twelfth grade English at Cordova High School. Promoted the study of British literature through independent and cooperative learning activities and projects, both in and out of class. Enhanced advanced writing capabilities through various essay topics and criteria in addition to a long- term research paper. Reviewed all aspects of grammar for the purpose of writing and speaking.



Towery Publishing

• Memphis, Tennessee, United States

• Advertising Coordinator

  • Sep 1999 - Jul 2002

  Coordinated the collection and design of advertising for multiple product lines in over 45 markets. Designed and developed online advertising capabilities for 10 online product markets. Managed communication, regarding client needs, between in-house design staff and clients. Coordinated the collection and design of advertising for multiple product lines in over 45 markets. Designed and developed online advertising capabilities for 10 online product markets. Managed communication, regarding client needs, between in-house design staff and clients.



Thompson and Company Advertising Agency

• Memphis, Tennessee, United States

• Assistant Media Buyer

  • Oct 1998 - Aug 1999

  Updated weekly lead reports. Obtained and processed exact time reports for over 75 national broadcasting stations on a weekly basis. Paid and processed all print advertising invoices for over 15 clients, both locally and nationally. Updated weekly lead reports. Obtained and processed exact time reports for over 75 national broadcasting stations on a weekly basis. Paid and processed all print advertising invoices for over 15 clients, both locally and nationally.



Goody’s Corporate Headquarters

• Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

• Print Media Buyer/Planner

  • Sep 1997 - Jul 1998

  Coordinated placement of all run of press tabloids and direct mail orders. Negotiated newspaper contracts with no increase in pre-prints and less than two percent increase in run of press. Projected print advertising expenses for future markets. Successfully completed and executed print plans for over 200 markets. Coordinated placement of all run of press tabloids and direct mail orders. Negotiated newspaper contracts with no increase in pre-prints and less than two percent increase in run of press. Projected print advertising expenses for future markets. Successfully completed and executed print plans for over 200 markets.