Experience

Texarkana Arkansas Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Destination Imagination Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Managed all aspects of the Destination Imagination program, including recruitment, training, and record keeping. Increased participation in the program at the local, state, and national levels. Increased funding for the program. • Organized all travel arrangements for teams including registration, transportation, meals, and accommodations. • Coordinated all aspects of the program by recruiting, mentoring, and training volunteer coaches, maintaining all team records including registration, student forms, and travel request, hosting informational meetings and tournaments, and overseeing all financial aspects of the program including expense reports, purchasing, purchase orders, scheduling, and fundraising; increased program funds by over 200%. • Supervised a team of grade-level coordinators to improve district-wide communication and participation. Show less



Texarkana Arkansas School District #7

• Texarkana, Arkansas

• Gifted and Talented Specialist

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2022

  Maintained multifaceted leadership role in the Gifted and Talented Program for a major school district, supported the administration, colleagues, and students with day-to-day operations. Lead high-level communication efforts informing all stakeholders of program services, upcoming events, policies, and procedures. Mentored less-experienced colleagues. • Collaborated with administration, and colleagues to designed and implemented a curriculum to challenge gifted learners inside both the pull-out and regular classrooms; Create yearly scope and sequence • Managed the daily operations of the program including student instruction using various teaching strategies, creating district-wide scheduling options, maintaining student files and state-required paperwork, and carrying out all areas of placement into the program; referral, testing, and identification. • Participated in and lead professional development at the local and state level by designing and presenting workshops on program options, gifted learners, differentiation, curriculum writing, and referral and identification. • Grew program diversity and student placement by researching and implementing referral and screening procedures and instruments that screen for the potential of advanced achievement of all students; limiting bias. • Attended National Association for Gifted Children national conference gaining a better understanding of gifted students by attending various workshops and sessions with industry leaders and obtaining ideas, lessons, and screening tools to implement into daily instructions and program applications to increase student success and participation. Show less



Texarkana Arkansas Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ABC Pre-K Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2009

  Facilitated all aspects of the Preschool program at Union Elementary School, and supported parents, students, and colleagues with daily lessons and various activities. Designed and implemented curriculum and lessons for students aged 3-4 years old, by collaborating with other teachers and teaching assistants. • Incorporated all areas of academics, nutrition, social and emotional development, and gross and fine motor skills into daily lessons and activities. • Planned and organized various events, including parental workshops, district-level professional development, and community events, such as Easter egg hunts, parent-teacher conferences, immunization days, and field trips. • Implemented state standards for child-care facilities and Arkansas Department of Education standards for ABC Pre-K program that included ECERS standards for child development; participated in yearly program evaluations. • Established and executed classroom procedures and behavioral expectations to maintain a productive and safe educational environment. • Selected Pre-K Teacher of the year 2005 chosen by other Pre-K staff to represent them as Teacher of the Year for the Pre-K campus at district’s end of the year banquet and local Rotary Club Meeting. Show less



St. Jame's Day School

• Texarkana, Texas, United States

• Pre-K4 Lead Teacher

  • Aug 2000 - Jun 2005

  Charged with leading a classroom of 20 students, aged 4-5 years old, and supervising a teaching assistant during daily activities, lessons, and free play. Collaborated with co-teacher to create units of study that included all aspects of academics and social-emotional development. • Organized and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social-emotional development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, centers, and field trips. • Spearheaded and organized several students-lead community events including the annual Christmas Pageant, Pre-K Talent Show, Fall Fun Fest, Graduation, and Grandparents Day, including program design and scripts, costuming, equipment rental, and venue reservations • Observed and evaluated student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health, lead parent-teacher conferences to discuss findings, and create academic or behavior plans if necessary. • Attended National Conference for Young Children attending various workshops and sessions to gain a better understanding of child development and obtain ideas, lessons, and programs to implement into daily instruction Show less



LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Elementary School Teacher

  • Oct 1992 - May 1999

  Hired to teach various grade levels as class size and population demanded, taught the following grade levels: Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 2n / 3rd Split in all areas of study; participated in local and state professional development. • Adapted teaching methods and instruction to meet students varying needs and interests and improve test scores. • Met with parents and students to discuss student performance/progress and determine priorities for student success/learning and find resources to meet their needs. • Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and student achievement and communicate those expectations to all stakeholders, students, parents, and administrators Show less