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![Mission: To make education accessible to all by simplifying the complex and assisting others in doing the same
Goal 1: Become a leader in educational technology
Goal 2: Become more active in educational policy at the state and federal levels
Goal 3: Become a leader in gifted-disabled, and other dual diagnosed special ed & at-risk student education

Qualifications
Having completed the University of Georgia’s Leadership Endorsement Program, I will be adding L-5 to my State of Georgia Certifications.
Wilson Reading System Certification is just one of the many assets I bring to my teaching and tutoring. I consistently go above and beyond to enhance the learning experience of those around me. I have experience teaching children as young as six years, and adults. I have one-to-one, small-group and large-group instruction experience.
While earning my Master’s degree in Special Education, I was integrally involved in teaching in a Federal D.O.E. funded college preparatory program, Gear Up - Learning to Learn, a $2.3 million federally funded grant, serving under-privileged, inner-city 9th grade minority students. While there I was the assistant to the program director as well as a lead instructor in math, vocabulary, and study skills. I was a co-instructor for the reading modules. One task was to create the layout and design on all module booklets. This constituted over 120 pages for 10 module booklets.
Over the same time frame, I also became an adjunct professor in the Computer Information Services Department at the local community college, F.C.C.J. - South Campus. I was active in their professor development program that consists of Creating Effective Online Learning Environments (C.R.E.O.L.E.) and WebCT training courses. The courses I have taught are Introduction to Electronic Commerce and Introduction to HTML Programming.
Education
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
L-5 Add-on endorsement for Education Leadership, Fall 2007-Fall 2008
The University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
Master's Degree, Special Education, August 1999 - May 2001
The Florida State University, 1997
Bachelor of Science, Media Communications Emphasis on Mass Communication via computers and electronic media
Niceville Senior High School, Niceville, FL, 1992
Graduated with honors
Okaloosa - Walton Junior College, Niceville, FL, 1989
Dual enrolled during high school
Experience
Renfroe Middle School, 2007-
Special Education ESS Teacher, Chess Club Sponsor. Decatur, GA
The Cottage School – Middle and High Schools, 2004 - 2007
Reading Specialist, Certification Coordinator, Activities Planner
Wilson Reading Teacher, Grades 6th – 11th;
Small group instruction in the Wilson Reading System. Roswell, GA
Florida Community College Jacksonville - South, August 2001 – July 2003
Adjunct Professor CIS Department. Classes taught Introduction to Electronic Commerce and HTML Programming. Jacksonville, FL
Morning Star Catholic School, August 2001 – July 2003
Special Education Language Arts Teacher, Grades 4th – 6th;
Taught Students with Varying Exceptionalities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional Handicaps, Behavior Disorders, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Asperger’s Syndrome, Below Average Intelligence Quotients, Slow Mental Processing, Language Delays-Spoken, Written, and Auditory Processing Deficits. Classes Taught include language arts, reading, science, social studies, technology, character values, learning strategies, study skills. Jacksonville, FL
University of North Florida Graduate Assistant to Dr. C. Van Nagel, Sept. 2002 - July 2003
Assisted in teaching undergraduate classroom management, behavior modification, and safe physical restraint methods. Jacksonville, FL
Gear Up Learning to Learn Grant, September 2001 - June 2003
Math Module Instructor, Publications Designer, & Assistant to the Director for statistical analysis, pre and post test administration, and analysis. This program trains minority college bound high school students in learning strategies and specific skills for admittance and success in college. It is a $2.3 million, federally funded two year grant between UNF and Ribault Sr. High School. Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Edward C. Taylor, Ph.D. (Psychologist), Summer 2002 & 2003
Wilson Reading and Lindamood Bell LiPS Tutor for nine students in a 1:1 setting. Jacksonville, FL
America Online, Inc., 1999- 2000
Technical Support Supervisor - Windows, Macintosh, AOL-TV Queues. Team Leader, AOL Foundation Education Initiative Grant Proposal Team. Jacksonville, FL
TBWA Chiat/Day Advertising, 1998-1999
Assistant Media Planner for a high paced advertising agency. Strong emphasis on Excel, Word, Power Point analysis and reporting. Jacksonville, FL
Producer for Cosmic Cable Television, 1989-1990
Produced 150-200 computer stills and frame stores daily for cable-cast local origination station. Eglin AFB, Florida
Military Education and Service
United States Air Force Academy, June 1993-Oct. 1993
Honorable Discharge
United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School, July 1992-June 1993
Congressional Nomination and Appointment to USAFA class of 1997
Certifications
Professional Educator’s Certificate, State of Georgia
MIDDLE GRADES (4-8) [FLD809]
MIDDLE GRADES (4-8) - READING [FLD855]
SP ED GENERAL CURRICULUM (P-12) CONSULTATIVE [FLD798]
SP ED LANGUAGE ARTS COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5, 4-8) [FLD931]
SP ED MATH COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5, 4-8) [FLD911]
SP ED READING COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5, 4-8, 6-12) [FLD952]
SP ED SCIENCE COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5, 4-8) [FLD921]
SP ED SOCIAL SCIENCE COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5, 4-8) [FLD941]
Professional Educator’s Certificate, State of Florida
Exceptional Student Education, (grades K - 12) Professional7/1/2004 - 6/30/2009
American Red Cross Lifeguard
American Red Cross CPR & First Aid for the Professional Rescuer
Wilson Reading Certification Level 1 Certification
Neurolinguistic Programming: Technician Level Certified, Feb. 2004](Resume_files/shapeimage_2.png)
