EDUCATION: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina

Curriculum: Currently enrolled and completed 22 hours in the Master of Arts and Liberal Studies program

_ Honor: Recipient of the Wilma C. Woodard Scholarship

_ Relevant Courses: Public School Law, Contemporary Thought in Education, Teaching the Special Child; Adult Gerontology, Death and Dying, Developmental Sociology, Advance Group Process

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Physical Education, 1985

Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina

_ Minor: Psychology

_ Honor: Recipient of the Student Teaching Honorary Award

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

_ A professional with eleven years of classroom experience and achievement including over nine years in the academically gifted Magnet School environment

_ Integrate padiea and utilize audio visual aides in the classroom environment

_ Utilize a "hands-on" approach in classroom activities

_ Certified: North Carolina K-12

_ Experience teaching special needs children within the self-contained classroom environment

_ Utilize computer applications for enhancement in classroom activities

_ Create and develop innovative techniques and materials to meet the needs and abilities of each student

_ Computer proficiency in both software and hardware applications

_ Experience in presenting original P.T.A. programs

_ Responsible for on-going teacher / parent / student communication

_ Directed recreational activities for a summer YMCA program; managed a sports club

_ Experience in writing, applying for, and the recipient of federal, state, and private educational grants

EXPERIENCE:

8/85 to Present Wake County Public Schools, Raleigh, North Carolina

Carnage Middle School - Academically Gifted Magnet School

Physical Education Teacher - Grades 6-8

_ Plan and execute activities for four regular classes and two classes for children with special needs.

_ Currently researching and writing a $2,500 grant from the State of North Carolina for special classroom equipment.

Accomplishments:

_ Selected by peers for membership on the School Management Team.

_ Selected and approved as a Mentor Teacher.

_ Completed the Wake County Future Leader's Program and the Springfield Development Program.

_ Received recognition from the Wake County School Board for outstanding work performance.

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West Millbrooke Middle School

Physical Education and Health Teacher - Grades 6-8

_ Member of the Crisis Intervention Team.

Washington Elementary - Academically Gifted Magnet School

Physical Education Teacher - K-5

Accomplishments:

_ Planned and implemented a Field Day program for the school.

_ Designed and presented a P.T.A. program highlighting the Physical Education program.

_ Organized a track meet for all elementary magnet schools.

_ Provided counseling to students with behavioral difficulties.

Legion Middle School

Physical Education Teacher; Coach of Track & Field; Assistant Coach of Football / Basketball

Accomplishments:

_ Collaborated in the formation of a Health Fair that included community participation.

_ Planned special presentations for P.T.A. programs.

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

_ Regional Screener for the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program

_ The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, 1994

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Completed over 300 hours of training and staff development which included:

_ Advanced Organizational Administration _ Padiea Workshop

_ Gender / Ethnic Expectations and Student Achievement _ Crisis Intervention

_ Teacher / Ethnic Expectations and Student Achievement _ Diversity Training

_ Diversity Trainer

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

_ Helping Hands Project of Wake County, Participant

_ Christian Faith Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina, Trustee

_ Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, St. Augustine College, Raleigh, North Carolina, Member