Homebound Instructor/Certified Teacher

• Feb 2020 - Present

Business, Career & Technical Education Instructor. Educator - Bus/CTE Certification-State of MO

• Jan 2004 - Feb 2020

Designed and implement curriculum and lesson plans collaboratively and independently Train students in workforce and soft skills. Assist students with resumes, cover letters, completing job applications, etc. with respect to obtaining employment Business and Technology expertise (Computer updates, minor repair, etc.) Teach courses: Microsoft offices products: word, excel, power point, access, publisher, multimedia, and business courses such as: personal finance, intro. to business, business law, computer generated accounting, and any other courses based on the State of Missouri CTE course requirements and curriculum. Work with business and community partners to adjust curriculum to better prepare students for workforce readiness. Mentor a group15 to 40 high school students as an advisor.Counsel and provide support to at risk students as an advocate for college and career choices, setting goals, and behavior issues. Act as a contact with parents or guardians with respect to the advocate's behavior, attendance, and academic progress. Sponsor FBLA student organization. Coordinating, planning and implementing activities such as job shadowing and supervised business visits. Coordinate college and job fairs, college tours and job shadowing/employment opportunities for students and/or adults. Assist students in with FASFA forms, information about colleges,and college programs. Show less

Adult Basic Education & Literacy

• Jan 2006 - Sep 2017

Teach adult education and literacy courses based on the requirements for course completion and sucessful passing of the G.E.D., now known as HiSet. In addition, work with English Language Learners through the Don Bosco school of English. Prepare and deisgn curriculum and lesson plans for all core courses including math, english, social studies and science, as needed. Pre and post test students utilizing TABE. Analyzing data and test scores to determine curriculum needs and/or adjustments for individual students on a case by case bases. Show less

Associate Consultant

• Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

To observe, monitor and document MAP assessment administration at schools in the Kansas City area. To include, but not limited to: monitor assessment materials preparation/organization; monitor assessment administration; monitor security procedures between assessment days; monitor board-approved assessment security policies; Documentation of proper training procedures for individuals involved in test administration; monitor, document and accountability for, and return of, testing materials following administration protocol; monitor and observe classrooms during test sessions; record information in regards to assessment training, administration, and test security. Show less

Academic Coach ELA Dept

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2011

Part-time Academic Coach Substitute and Tutor. Teach in the literacy program. Work with students to help them achieve academic success, improve reading and writing skills, adjust socially, increase skills and knowledge to prepare students for college and the real world. Part-time Academic Coach Substitute and Tutor. Teach in the literacy program. Work with students to help them achieve academic success, improve reading and writing skills, adjust socially, increase skills and knowledge to prepare students for college and the real world.

Literacy Instructor

• 2005 - 2006

Literacy Instructor

• 2005 - 2006