EDUCATION______________________________________________________________________________
Murray State University Murray, KY
Degree: Masters of Arts Anticipated Date of Graduation: May 2010Area: Special Education (NCATE Accredited) Emphasis: Mild to Moderate Learning Dis
Overall GPA: 3.50/4.00 Major GPA: 3.50/4.00
Murray State University Murray, KY
Degree: Bachelor of Science May 2006
Area: Elementary Education (NCATE Accredited)
Emphasis: Social/Behavioral
Overall GPA: 3.14/4.00 Major GPA: 3.51/4.00
Henderson Community College Henderson, KY
Degree: Associate of Arts December 2005
Overall GPA: 3.21/4.00
CERTIFICATION__________________________________________________________________________
Kentucky Professional Certificate for Teaching in Elementary School, Primary through Grade 5
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________
August 2007-Present Henderson County Schools Henderson, KY
Substitute Teacher, grades K-12
•Implement lesson plans written by the classroom teacher.
•Employ positive classroom management techniques and continuity of instruction.
2006-2007 East Heights Elementary Henderson, KY
Kindergarten Teacher
•Designed and instructed individual and whole group lessons to teach basic skills such as letter and letter sound recognition, number recognition, colors, shapes, and social skills.
•Adapted teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
•Established and enforced rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain a positive learning environment.
•Used technology to plan and implement instruction, to facilitate student learning, to assess and communicate learning results.
•Observed and evaluated students' academic performance, behavior, and social development.
•Analyzed students' fall and spring MAP test results to plan instruction and identify areas of grow1h as well as areas needing improvement.
•Collaborated with other grade level teachers, counselors, and administrators on various strategies and techniques to meet students' different academic and behavioral needs.
•Developed and implemented a professional growth plan to use a variety of instructional strategies that engage students in active learning aligned with learning objectives.
Spring 2006 Spottsville Elementary Spottsville, KY
Student Teacher, 3rd and 5th grades
•Planned and implemented whole and small group lessons in all subjects.
•Incorporated technology and varied instructional strategies to meet students’ needs.
•Evaluated student performance using a range of assessment strategies.
•Implemented a positive discipline plan promoting student responsibility and accountability, and problem solving skills.
•Attended and participated in grade level planning meetings and staff meetings.
•Provided accommodations and modifications for students during CATS testing.
2004-2005 Henderson County Schools Henderson, KY
Practicum
•Developed and taught lessons and units based on Kentucky Core Content in all content areas.
•Utilized running records and diagnostic reading tests to assess student reading ability.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND HONORS____________________________________________
•Kentucky Education Association-Member, 2004-Present
•National Education Association-Member, 2004-Present
•Educational Testing Service Recognition of Excellence, 2006
•National Honors Society Member, 1997-1998