Experience

Palominas Public School Dist

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Present



Williamson Content and Copy

• Content Writer and Copy Editor

  • 2015 - Present



Juniper Communities

• Administrative Consultant

  • Dec 2005 - Dec 2019

  Conducted web / newspaper searches for advertising placement and labor and competitor analysis. Created and distributed advertisements and event promotions. Assisted with community outreach events such as health or resource fairs and other networking meetings. Developed reports using various programs including Word, Power Point, Publisher and Excel. Reorganized filing systems. Performed database management. Answered phones, handled initial client inquiries and directed calls accordingly. Conducted web / newspaper searches for advertising placement and labor and competitor analysis. Created and distributed advertisements and event promotions. Assisted with community outreach events such as health or resource fairs and other networking meetings. Developed reports using various programs including Word, Power Point, Publisher and Excel. Reorganized filing systems. Performed database management. Answered phones, handled initial client inquiries and directed calls accordingly.



Self-Employed

• Author / Editor

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2018

  My Health and Wellness Book: FROM FAD TO FAB - This book will show you how to be healthier and wealthier whether you want to lose 10 pounds or need to lose 210 pounds. It will help you go from wandering around aimlessly between fad products or programs to having an absolutely fabulous life!! Available in paperback from Amazon.com or BN.com or for download on Kindle or Nook. Works I've Edited: WWW.JUNIPERCAREPLACE.COM - I am a featured author and the lead editor/administrator for this Blog covering a wide variety of topics including senior wellness, caregiving, and transitions. FIRST ADMIRAL SERIES - This science fiction/fantasy series centers around an awkward teenager who is abducted by a nearly extinct alien species and recruited as a military commander. Available in paperback from Amazon.com and BN.com or for download on Kindle or Nook. Show less



Bennett Middle School

• Teacher

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

  Taught 6th and 7th grade science and remedial reading. Developed course outlines incorporating state standards. Collaborated with department, school and district staff. Generated and implemented lesson plans including varied instructional strategies such as guided reading / note-taking, lecture / discussion, laboratory activities and projects. Communicated with parents regarding student progress or concerns. Taught 6th and 7th grade science and remedial reading. Developed course outlines incorporating state standards. Collaborated with department, school and district staff. Generated and implemented lesson plans including varied instructional strategies such as guided reading / note-taking, lecture / discussion, laboratory activities and projects. Communicated with parents regarding student progress or concerns.



Happy Homes

• Administrative Assistant / Caregiver

  • Apr 2008 - Dec 2008

  Assisted with general office duties such as copying, filing, and document updating. Performed basic human services tasks including I-9 verification and reference checks. Answered phones and took messages. Provided assistance to elderly or disabled patients with activities of daily living. Assisted with general office duties such as copying, filing, and document updating. Performed basic human services tasks including I-9 verification and reference checks. Answered phones and took messages. Provided assistance to elderly or disabled patients with activities of daily living.



Community College

• Instructor

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

  Taught introductory human nutrition in nursing program; concepts included: digestion, biochemical metabolism processes, dietary requirements for various life stages or situations, impact of drugs or alcohol, health promotion and nutritional management of medical conditions. Developed lesson plans, homework assignments, quizzes / exams; lectured on content knowledge and led in-class exercises. Taught Spanish and tutored students in developmental math and English program to address deficiencies. Taught introductory human nutrition in nursing program; concepts included: digestion, biochemical metabolism processes, dietary requirements for various life stages or situations, impact of drugs or alcohol, health promotion and nutritional management of medical conditions. Developed lesson plans, homework assignments, quizzes / exams; lectured on content knowledge and led in-class exercises. Taught Spanish and tutored students in developmental math and English program to address deficiencies.



Huntington Learning Center

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tutor

  • Feb 2008 - Aug 2008

  Tutored struggling students individually or in small groups with provided curriculum in math, reading, study or test-taking skills, and SAT / ACT preparation. Tutored struggling students individually or in small groups with provided curriculum in math, reading, study or test-taking skills, and SAT / ACT preparation.



Louisville Middle School

• Substitute / Student Teacher

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

  Taught 7th grade life science in collaboration with Ms. Gallager-West. Worked with department and school staff on instructional strategies and lesson planning. Substitute taught various subjects (math, science, PE, health) and grade levels (K-12). Used assorted discipline / classroom management strategies. Taught 7th grade life science in collaboration with Ms. Gallager-West. Worked with department and school staff on instructional strategies and lesson planning. Substitute taught various subjects (math, science, PE, health) and grade levels (K-12). Used assorted discipline / classroom management strategies.



Excelsior Youth Center

• Summer Teacher

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Taught science at combined middle and high school within residential treatment facility for troubled adolescent girls. Devised variety of activities to meet needs of wide age (10-20) and skill level (5th to 12th grade) range with minimal resources. Created assessments to accommodate diverse learners. Maintained safe and accepting classroom. Consoled girls suffering from intense emotional and social issues. Taught science at combined middle and high school within residential treatment facility for troubled adolescent girls. Devised variety of activities to meet needs of wide age (10-20) and skill level (5th to 12th grade) range with minimal resources. Created assessments to accommodate diverse learners. Maintained safe and accepting classroom. Consoled girls suffering from intense emotional and social issues.



Slim4Life

• Weight Loss Consultant

  • May 2005 - Dec 2005

  Provided instructional classes on Weight Loss Program food plans. Reviewed food diaries and adjusted plans to ensure weight loss. Suggested weight loss aides. Provided instructional classes on Weight Loss Program food plans. Reviewed food diaries and adjusted plans to ensure weight loss. Suggested weight loss aides.



Private

• Math Tutor

  • Jan 2004 - May 2005

  Helped with homework assignments. Discussed math problems and solutions. Explained math concepts in real world situations to advance impact and understanding. Attempted to make math interesting. Helped with homework assignments. Discussed math problems and solutions. Explained math concepts in real world situations to advance impact and understanding. Attempted to make math interesting.



CSU Food Services

• Food Service Worker

  • Aug 2002 - Dec 2003

  Prepared, sliced and plated items for presentation in the dining facilities. Refilled condiment bars. Washed dishes and cleaned; insured sanitary work environment. Prepared, sliced and plated items for presentation in the dining facilities. Refilled condiment bars. Washed dishes and cleaned; insured sanitary work environment.



City of

• Lifeguard

  • May 2000 - Aug 2002

  Interacted with patrons of all ages. Insured safety and enjoyment of all patrons; provided first aid care as needed. Communicated with patrons to explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Interacted with patrons of all ages. Insured safety and enjoyment of all patrons; provided first aid care as needed. Communicated with patrons to explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.



Private

• Nanny

  • May 2000 - Aug 2002

  Worked with two boys between ages nine and fourteen, one with minor learning difficulties. Provided transportation. Helped with homework. Played games and outdoor activities. Mediated sibling conflicts. Worked with two boys between ages nine and fourteen, one with minor learning difficulties. Provided transportation. Helped with homework. Played games and outdoor activities. Mediated sibling conflicts.



Lesher Junior

• Teacher Aide

  • Sep 2001 - Dec 2001

  Helped in 7th and 8th grade math classes. Kept students engaged. Worked example problems. Graded assignments, quizzes, and tests. Mentored students in small groups. Tried to make learning fun. Helped in 7th and 8th grade math classes. Kept students engaged. Worked example problems. Graded assignments, quizzes, and tests. Mentored students in small groups. Tried to make learning fun.