Objective

To pursue a career in education teaching Social Studies, English, and/or Theatre at the high school level that allows me to make a positive impact on our community and youth, and to pursue my own education to the Master and Doctorate levels in Social Studies and/or English.

Certification

Secondary Social Studies Composite (Grades 6-12)

Effective: July 5, 2002 – Expires: November 30, 2013

Secondary English/Language Arts (Grades 6-12)

Effective: October 12, 2003 – Expires: November 30, 2013

Theatre (Grades EC-12)

Effective: November 8, 2008 – Expires: November 30, 2013

Education

National University

Online – October 2007 to Current

Master of Arts, English

Tarleton State University

Central Texas, Killeen, TX – June 2001 to July 2002

Completed the Tarleton Model for Accelerated Teacher Education (TMATE), an intensive one-year teacher certification program, which included all the standard education courses as well as one year as a full classroom teacher and was recommended by TSU for certification. Overall GPA: 3.83

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX – August 1996 to August 2000

Bachelor of Science degree. Majored in History with a minor in English.

Awarded multiple scholarships including the HPU President’s Scholarship (based on ACT score) and the Sumner’s Foundation Partial-Tuition Grant, for History and Political Science majors (required taking honor’s History and Political Science courses). Member of Gamma Beta Phi, the national honor’s society. Graduated with an overall GPA of 3.30. Advanced History coursework included extensive research (both traditional library and Internet) and writing.

Gateway Christian Schools

Memphis, TN – August 1992 to May 1996

Graduated high school with a 3.7 GPA (out of 4.0) with an ACT score of 29 and an SAT score of 1240.

Skills and Qualifications

I am very familiar with Windows 95 through Windows 7, as well as Microsoft Office and can adapt quickly to any Windows-based application. I am a beginner with Linux and Macintosh and have some skill with HTML and web design. I am skilled in research using both traditional sources and the Internet, and in writing, especially in the Social Sciences and English. Because I believe that learning is a lifelong process that occurs outside as well as inside the classroom, I am always looking for ways to learn new skills and apply those in the classroom.

Experience in Education

Slaton High School, Slaton ISD

August 2007 to May 2010

Taught Government/Economics (2 years), Theatre Arts (3 years), English IV (2 years), Reading (2 years), and co-taught World History (1 year). Directed the Fall Productions and One-Act Plays all 3 years. Worked with Response-to-Intervention in 2007-2008 and in co-teaching situations (both as lead teacher and co-teacher) in 2009-2010.

Rice High School, Rice CISD

August 2006 to June 2007

Taught AP U.S. History and World Geography. Co-directed Rice Drama’s Fall Production and 2007 One-Act Play, which advanced to Area. Served on Rice High School Site-Based Committee.

Mullin School, Mullin ISD

August 2004 to June 2006

Taught 9-12 English, 6th Grade Social Studies, and Communication Applications. Directed 2006 One-Act Play, which advanced from Zone to District.

Served as District Technology Coordinator: duties included maintenance of workstations and server, district network, gradebook and PEIMS software, and writing the district’s technology plan.

John H. Reagan High School, Austin ISD

February 2004 to May 2004

Took over mid-year; taught Eleventh Grade U.S. History.

Fairway Middle School, Killeen ISD

August 2001 to June 2002

Taught Eighth Grade U.S. History

Regular and Long-Term Substitute – Klein ISD

January 2001 to May 2001

As a regular substitute, I was responsible for the regular teacher’s classes, following that teacher’s instructions. In February of 2001 I was offered and accepted a long-term position at the Klein Alternative Education Program, where I taught high school U.S. History.