Experience

CHNK Behavioral Health (Children's Home of Northern Kentucky)

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Alternative Programs Middle/High School Science Teacher

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  Covington, KY • One of four core teachers (science) at Covington's alternative school (Program of Distinction winner past two years) to students who have trouble being successful in the classroom which resulted in temporary expulsion from traditional school in Covington Independent School District • Responsible for teaching 6th-11th graders including Biology and middle grades science, providing activities during PE/health period, and teach an intervention period with high school classes where we switch… Show more • One of four core teachers (science) at Covington's alternative school (Program of Distinction winner past two years) to students who have trouble being successful in the classroom which resulted in temporary expulsion from traditional school in Covington Independent School District • Responsible for teaching 6th-11th graders including Biology and middle grades science, providing activities during PE/health period, and teach an intervention period with high school classes where we switch between a cycle of math, reading, and writing remediation skills • Strives towards long-term goals of students mastering 80 percent or higher of content to work towards Covington Independent School District’s mission of preparing students to graduate and success in college, career, or choice of path after graduation. In addition to teaching science curriculum, I work with students on coping strategies, behavioral and interpersonal skills, and supporting students in working towards completing TLC's level system to successfully transition 75 percent of students back to traditional school Participated in over 400 hours of national, regional, and CIPS professional development. Have also attended KECSAC's two day conference learning about teaching strategies for at-risk youth, Louisville's behavior conference, and Teach For America's 25th anniversary summit in Washington D.C. Show less



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• 2015 Corps Member

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  Cincinnati, Ohio Selected from over 40,000 applicants (15% acceptance rate) to teach in an urban or rural school district across the nation. In the summer of 2015: • Taught remedial summer program for students in Atlanta Public Schools (9th grade coordinate Algebra at Benjamin E. Mays High School) • Developed a vision and long-term plan based on Ohio/Kentucky standards • Created daily lesson plans and interim assessments, and tracked and facilitated students’ progress to goal • Fostered positive… Show more Selected from over 40,000 applicants (15% acceptance rate) to teach in an urban or rural school district across the nation. In the summer of 2015: • Taught remedial summer program for students in Atlanta Public Schools (9th grade coordinate Algebra at Benjamin E. Mays High School) • Developed a vision and long-term plan based on Ohio/Kentucky standards • Created daily lesson plans and interim assessments, and tracked and facilitated students’ progress to goal • Fostered positive classroom culture by engineering and executing classroom management systems and procedures • Engaged in professional development workshops based on diversity, equity, and inclusion • Attends monthly professional development conferences to fulfill Americorp requirements Show less



Florida State University

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Tallahassee, FL • Assisted Dr. Sara Hart and graduate students in her PhD program in a project whose purpose is to better understand children's response to school-based reading interventions • Completed data entry of child-level archival achievement/cognitive assessment data and follow-up questionnaires for Project KIDS



Covington Independent Public Schools

• Science Credit Recovery Teacher- Summer School

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Holmes High School (Covington, KY) -Responsible for assisting about 20 students in making up science credits for Biology, integrated science, and health -Guided them through Apex and used it to demonstrate the content they were mastering/not mastering to help them work through challenging science content -Worked with administration to issue students 1/2 and full credits for mastering 80 percent or higher of the Apex content earning them a C- in the overall course.



Seasons 52 Restaurant

• Restaurants
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Server Assistant/ Food Runner

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Cincinnati, OH -Worked alongside waiters and performed tasks such as answering customer inquiries, serving food, refilling glasses, checking food quality, cleaning tables, washing dishes, and helping with food preparation.



Holmes High School

• Summer School Teacher

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2015

  Covington, Kentucky -Assisted students in completing missed Biology credit from the regular school using Apex Learning -Reviewed missed standards with students and worked to achieve 80 percent mastery for each standard -Monitored and reinforced students' progress to make sure they met their daily/weekly goals for completing the course on time



Aramark Refreshments

• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Server

  • Aug 2011 - May 2015

  Florida State University (campus location) -Served college students, families, and faculty of Florida State University -Took to-go orders over the phone -Assisted in the training of new employees -Experienced in working all shifts including late night at this 24/7 location



Florida Autism Center - a division of BlueSprig

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• ABA Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Tallahassee, FL -Assisted in preparing the lunches for multiple children 5 years old and younger -Handled the clean up responsibility after both the younger and older children's lunch periods as well as cleaned up periodically around the center to maintain a safe environment -Observed the therapists working one on one with the children and assisted them with anything they needed -Interacted one on one with the children and was able to participate by teaching in some of the therapy… Show more -Assisted in preparing the lunches for multiple children 5 years old and younger -Handled the clean up responsibility after both the younger and older children's lunch periods as well as cleaned up periodically around the center to maintain a safe environment -Observed the therapists working one on one with the children and assisted them with anything they needed -Interacted one on one with the children and was able to participate by teaching in some of the therapy sessions (for example: teaching a child how to properly fold a shirt and praising them) -Assisted in assembling new desks for the center Show less



Florida State University

• Research Assistant in Direct Independent Study (DIS)

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  Florida State University -Assisted graduate students in their Social Psychology research under Dr. Ashby Plant (research in prejudice and bias) -Ran participants through experiments and assigned them extra credit in SONA systems 4-9 hours a week and debriefed them after each session -Coded data and responses given by participants regarding their attitudes and beliefs -Attended bi-weekly meetings to learn about the research of various graduate students and the topics they are investigating to expand… Show more -Assisted graduate students in their Social Psychology research under Dr. Ashby Plant (research in prejudice and bias) -Ran participants through experiments and assigned them extra credit in SONA systems 4-9 hours a week and debriefed them after each session -Coded data and responses given by participants regarding their attitudes and beliefs -Attended bi-weekly meetings to learn about the research of various graduate students and the topics they are investigating to expand the field of psychology. -Ran participants through studies looking at political contagion concerns, internal and external motivations (IMS and EMS) for environmentally friendly behavior, interracial interactions, and imagined contact with opposite sexual orientation. Show less



Florida State University Housing

• Resident Assistant

  • Oct 2012 - Aug 2014

  Florida State University -3rd year Resident Assistant (one per building/complex that demonstrates leadership of the staff) -Worked in three different community style halls (Broward, Jennie-Murphree, and Bryan Hall) -Facilitated the academic and personal development of 40+ residents by implementing creatively designed educational bulletin boards that communicated the principles of Personal Wellness, Appreciation of Differences, Responsible Citizenship, Involvement, and Scholarship. -Advertised and… Show more -3rd year Resident Assistant (one per building/complex that demonstrates leadership of the staff) -Worked in three different community style halls (Broward, Jennie-Murphree, and Bryan Hall) -Facilitated the academic and personal development of 40+ residents by implementing creatively designed educational bulletin boards that communicated the principles of Personal Wellness, Appreciation of Differences, Responsible Citizenship, Involvement, and Scholarship. -Advertised and hosted two social and informative programs per month that promoted the values listed above in addition to introducing residents with each other to form life-long connections. -Ensured the safety and security of a 3 building complex that housed 700+ residents. -Completed incident documentations, weekly-reports, program proposals and other administrative tasks in a timely and efficient manner. -Learned numerous skills in crisis management, reception, advising/mentoring, time management, event planning, and helped with the recruitment process of hiring new RAs Show less



Denny's

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Server

  • May 2012 - May 2014

  Spring Hill, Florida -Worked there during the Summer seasons in my hometown during university breaks -Served the elderly from numerous retirement communities in the surrounding area -Gained experience in working all shifts of this 24/7 location



Panera Bread

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate

  • Oct 2010 - Aug 2011

  Spring Hill, Florida -Worked as an associate in the dining room, sandwich making line, and as a dishwasher.