Language Arts Teacher

• Jul 2021 - Present

R. Frank Nims Middle School ELA Educator

Head Cheerleading Coach

• Jul 2021 - Present

Head Cheerleading Coach

• May 2016 - Jul 2021

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

• Aug 2015 - Jul 2021

- Introduce my students to the wonderful world of reading and writing, using teaching strategies such as differentiation, cooperative learning and technology infused activities to keep them engaged and help them obtain and retain the concepts taught during instruction.- Ensure that all students have a safe and productive learning environment, by implementing classroom management strategies including but not limited to allowing students to choose the class rules with the understanding and expectation that their educator will apply consequences and rewards consistently and fairly throughout the duration of the school year.- Complete tasks such as creating lesson plans, communicating with parents/guardians, grading papers, posting grades on Skyward, using data to drive instruction and motivate students via data chats, escorting students to lunch and extracurricular activities, attending any and all trainings and faculty meetings, and more. - Encourage my students to do and be the very best version of themselves in and out of the classroom. - Show my students that they are valued and cared for in my class, by respecting them as students/ people and catering to their academic needs. Highlights*James A. Shanks Middle School Rookie Teacher of the Year- 2016-2017*Tropicana Speech Coordinator - James A. Shanks Middles School: 2016 - present *6th Grade Team Leader – James A. Shanks Middle School: 2017 – 2018 School Year*Girls Rock Trip Coordinator - James A. Shanks Middle School: April 2019 *Pretty in Pink Mentoring Symposium Motivational Speaker - James A. Shanks Middle School: May 2019 Show less

Band Auxiliary Coach and Coordinator

• Aug 2015 - May 2017

Cheerleading Coach

• May 2009 - Jul 2015

• Manage squad paperwork, payments, trips, competitions, schedules, and fundraisers• Promote squad unity, leadership, self-confidence, and a healthy self-image• Create stunts and aid the cheerleaders in the proper and safe execution of the stunts• Conduct parent informational meetings and cheerleader mediations as necessary • Inform students and parents about and enforce the Godby High School Cheerleading Bylaws • Lead JV and Varsity’s daily cheerleading practices • Teach JV and Varsity spirit cheers, chants, and band dances • Create cheerleading competition routines Show less

Student Assistant

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

• Supervise students participating in the Swift Creek Middle School Extended Day Program• Supervise gym and outside activities to ensure the safety of the students• Create and teach educational games and activities to the students• Aid in conflict resolution between students • Assure a clean and healthy environment for the students• Implement school rules and regulations • Participate in and lead parent conferences when necessary

Cheerleading Coach

• Aug 2006 - Apr 2009

• Created cheerleading showcase routine• Organized end of the year banquet• Created stunts and aid the cheerleaders in the proper and safe execution of the stunts• Managed squad paperwork, payments, trips, competitions, schedules, and fundraisers• Promoted squad unity, leadership, self-confidence, and a healthy self-image

Cashier

• May 2011 - Sep 2012

• Greet airport parking customers with a smile • Check customer out quick and efficiently and answer any questions they may have • Clean my work area during my shift • Assist customers that need to use the jump box and/or air compressor • Count money before and after every shift assuring a smooth shift change • Greet airport parking customers with a smile • Check customer out quick and efficiently and answer any questions they may have • Clean my work area during my shift • Assist customers that need to use the jump box and/or air compressor • Count money before and after every shift assuring a smooth shift change

Human Service Analyst

• Oct 2008 - Apr 2010

• Managed Medicare and Medicaid programs • Sent faxes and answered phone calls in reference to Medicare and Medicaid • Created spreadsheet and administrative documents • Multi-tasked, using organizational and problem solving techniques • Managed Medicare and Medicaid programs • Sent faxes and answered phone calls in reference to Medicare and Medicaid • Created spreadsheet and administrative documents • Multi-tasked, using organizational and problem solving techniques