OBJECTIVE I am seeking to utilize my teaching and coaching experience and my knowledge of social media in a competitive area outside the classroom to still make an impact on the lives and futures of young people.
Description of my perfect job:
Ideally I would be helping young people to grow and learn, while being involved in education policy and communication. I enjoy instruction of others, but am ready to move out of the traditional classroom setting and move on to a more individualized, or small group setting to educate, motivate, instruct, coach, and enhance the lives of others through the use of technology and social media
Ideally I would be helping young people to grow and learn, while being involved in education policy and communication. I enjoy instruction of others, but am ready to move out of the traditional classroom setting and move on to a more individualized, or small group setting to educate, motivate, instruct, coach, and enhance the lives of others through the use of technology and social media
EDUCATION
5/1993 Bachelor's Degree Aurora University Aurora, IL
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education, Minor in Psychology
6/1999 Continuing Education Courses IUPUI Indianapolis, IN
7/2005- 1/2006 Continuing Education Courses Valoraiso University Valporaiso, IN
Drake University Des Moines, IA
EXPERIENCE
10/1993 – Present TEACHER Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation, Trafalgar, IN
I teach 2nd grade general education. I teach all subjects and am responsible for maintaining records for each student.
Chairperson of Math Curriculum Committee 2001 – 2004
Second Grade Level Chairperson 8/2009 – 6/2011 & 8/2012-Present
2010 – Present SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERIENCE
Developed and maintain classroom web page
Created and maintain personal Blog
Founder and Administrator of Educators Against Tony Bennett facebook page
(Successfully petitioned facebook to change name of page to
Citizens Against Tony Benett to help our friends in Florida)
Founder and Administrator of Hoosier Voices for Public Education facebook page
Founder and Creator of Hoosier Voices for Public Education blog
Co-Founder and Administrator of Indiana Friends of Public Education facebook forum
Co-Founder and Administrator of Indiana Friends of Public Education Planning group
1/2011 – 6/2011 COACH Varsity Track & Field Coach, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School
5/2010 – 11/2011 Independent Contractor Alpha Timing (Meet Management) Shelbyville, IN
8/1994 – 11/2009 COACH N-H-J United School Corporation, Trafalgar, IN
Director of Intramurals 1997-2001
Asst. Dir. Youth League Basketball 1994-1998
Head Track Coach (Middle School) 1995-2003
Asst. Dir. Youth League Basketball 1994-1998
Head Track Coach (Middle School) 1995-2003
Mid-Hoosier Conference Girls Champions 2001, 2002, 2003
Mid-Hoosier Conference Boys Champions 2002, 2003
Head Cross Country Coach (Middle School) 1994-1996
Mid Hoosier Conference Boys Champions - 1995
Varsity Cross Country Coach (High School)1996-2000 & 2002-2009
Mid-Hoosier Conference Boys Champions 2002, 2003
Head Cross Country Coach (Middle School) 1994-1996
Mid Hoosier Conference Boys Champions - 1995
Varsity Cross Country Coach (High School)1996-2000 & 2002-2009
Mid-Hoosier Conference Boys Champions – 2005, 2006, 2007
Mid-Hoosier Conference Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year – 2005, 2006
Mid-Hoosier Conference Girls Champions – 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Mid-Hoosier Conference Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year – 2006, 2007, 2008
Cross Country Girls Team – Regional Qualifiers – 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Diving Coach – High School and Middle School Boys and Girls – 2001-2003
Varsity Boys Track Coach – 2004 – 2009
Mid-Hoosier Conference Champions – 2005, 2006, 2008
Mid-Hoosier Conference Track Coach of the Year – 2005, 2006, 2008
IATCCC Boys Track and Field Coach of the Year Nominee - 2006
5/1999 - 5/2000 DIRECTOR Small World Daycare, Inc. Trafalgar, IN
As director I was responsible for staffing the center to care for 100 children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I was responsible for making sure licensing was current, and all regulations were followed. I supervised a staff of 20 and oversaw the daily planning and curriculum for instruction of each area.
9/1993 - 10/1993 Teacher's Assistant Sprunica Elementary School, Nashville, IN
I was teacher's assistant for two third grade classrooms. I was responsible for small group instruction, remedial assistance, and paperwork. I left this position to take my current position after only one month, as my current position was an advancement.
6/1991 - 8/1994 Counselor/Program Director Happy Hollow Children's Camp, Nashville, IN
During the summers of 1991, 1992, I was a general cabin counselor. The camp services inner city youth ages 7-12 and runs ten weeks, with new children each week. Along with 7 weeks of inner-city youth, there is a two week camp for children with diabetes, and a one week session for children with asthma. As Counselor I was responsible for planning and implementing daily activities to enhance the camp experience. During the summers of 1993 and 1994, I served as program coordinator for the entire camp. As program coordinator, I was responsible for coordinating each of 16 cabin groups' schedules onto the main camp schedule for the week. I was responsible for counselor and staff supervision, as well as discipline for troubled campers.
AFFILIATIONS
10/1993 – Present N-H-J United Teachers Association (ISTA/NEA local)
Treasurer 1996-1999
President 1999-2005, 2013 - Present
Insurance Rep. 2006-2009
District Council Rep. 2009-2010
While serving as treasurer of the local teachers association, I was responsible for overseeing the budget, paying bills, and filing financial reports to the state association.
While serving as president of the local teachers association, I was responsible for support of bargaining unit members in contractual, safety, and working condition issues. I also acted as chair of negotiating team when bargaining new contract language and salary, and as corporation level discussion chair for the purpose of discussing work related conditions with the administration.
12/1995 – Present Fair Haven Christian Church Member
9/1992 Omicron Delta Kappa
I was inducted into the National Honor Society while attending Aurora University.
8/1992 - 5/1993 Future Educators of America - Aurora Chapter President
I was elected the first president of the Aurora University Chapter by education classmates my Senior year at the university.
9/1991 - 5/1992 Student Ambassadors - Aurora University Program Chair
As chair of the Student Ambassadors Program, I was responsible for setting up recruiting activities for prospective students. I was responsible for phone-a-thon activities, planning prospective student visits, and distributing University recruiting materials to those prospective students.
9/1990 - 1/1992 Alpha Omega - Aurora Chapter Vice – President
5/2005 – 2010 Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches Member
KNOWLEDGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND PROGRAMS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher)
Facebook
Blogspot (blogger)
Twitter
Linkedin
Google+
Outlook
Paint
Paint Shop Pro
Infinte Campus – Grade book and student records
Weebly – Class website
mClass – Assessment and progress monitoring software
BURST – Intervention, assessment, and progress monitoring program
