An instructor with compelling abilities to stimulate and expand the mental and physical abilities of students.
OBJECTIVE
Provide professional support to personnel, students, and families in a way that maximizes educational and learning experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years Human Resources Administration Assistant
Administration Assistant to CEO of CDC of Tampa
Five years Customer Service experience
Health, Safety and Nutrition Training- Hillsborough County Child Care License Board
Child Care Consultation, State and Local Rules Regulations Training - Hillsborough County
New Teacher Induction Program - Hillsborough County Schools (80 hours)
Teacher K-3rd grade Village of Excellence Academy Hillsborough County Charter School
Accomplished Teacher Institute June 2006
Professional Education Certification PreKindergarten/Primary Education /(Age 3 Grade 3)
Exceptional Student Education K-12
EDUCATION
1971-1972 Business Administration Certificate
Pinellas County Vocational Institute
1998 TeamBuilding
Leary Institute - Hillsborough County School District
1998 Time Management
Leary Institute - Hillsborough County School District
1998 Courtesy Under Pressure
Leary Institute - Hillsborough County School District
2001 New Teacher Induction
Hillsborough County School District
2001- 2003 B.S. Human Services Undergraduate Degree Springfield College - Tampa Florida Campus
2006-present M.A. Ed. Program - Curriculum and Instruction/Technology
Strayer University, Tampa Florida Campus
Anticipated graduation: October 2007
EMPLOYMENT
2000-2007: TeacherVillage of Excellence Academy -Tampa, FL
Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd grade
Support the implementation of Direct Instructional programs
Facilitate learning activities
Contribute to the development of educational programs, instructional plans and other educational opportunities
Planning of lessons consistent with State of Florida and the Village of Excellence Academy curriculum frame works
Select appropriate resource materials and activities related to lesson objectives
Collect student data and supervise students
Provide personal care support to students and classroom management
Present Social Skills using appropriate skills and creative/critical thinking
1998-2000 Customer Service Representative Liberty Mutual Insurance Tampa, FL
Intake calls from major policy holders across the United States regarding Workers Compensation, Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability claims
Create loss reports by securing information from policy holders, claimants, attorneys or medical providers
Verify coverage under various Disability policy provisions based on various regions, jurisdictions and regulatory requirements
Assign claims to medical case managers, claim managers and field adjustors
Provided information on payment status of claims to employers, medical providers and claimants
1987-1998Sr. Administrative Asst. Human Resources: City of Dunedin -Dunedin, FL
Provide clerical support to Director of Human Resources
Scheduled Department Head meetings
Transcribed and distributed of meeting minutes
Pre-interview perspective employees
Scheduled employment interviews
Managed files and records of all non-exempt and exempt employees
Used logical and critical thinking for practical decision making
Florida Teacher Examinations
Subject Area Exam: Exceptional Student Education (Passed 4/04)
Professional Education Exam (Passed 4/04)
PreK-3rd Grade (Passed 05/05)
General Knowledge: Reading, Language Arts, Essay (Passed 05/06)
General Knowledge: Math (Passed 04/07)
Community Activities
Work with various religious organizations in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties and Deaf communities. Engage in development of relationships of Deaf Community and Hearing for individuals, ethnic and cultural differences.
Languages:
Sign Language
Volunteer Experience
Village of Excellence Academy, June 2000
Special Olympics (2001-2002)
Bible-Based Fellowship Church of Temple Terrace
Corporation To Develop Communities of Tampa
NAACP
Recognitions
2003/2004 Teacher of the Year: Village of Excellence Academy
2004/2005 Nominated Teacher of the Year: Village of Excellence Academy