OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position with an organization that places a high value on integrity and is dedicated to educating others on disability awareness issues.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Designing and developing forms and training materials used for nationwide training purposes
• Creating job aids and implementing ideas to increase customer satisfaction
• Conducting on-the-job training sessions to update project managers of new policies and procedures
• Flexibility in meeting high demands and tight deadlines
• Speaking to groups in small and large settings
• Designing strategies that create a learning atmosphere and motivate others from diverse backgrounds to be successful
• Building effective working relationships with management and staff

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Diversity Staffing – Austin, Texas present

Employment Specialist: Contractor

• Job Quest Training that prepares clients for the job search
• Locating suitable employment based on the clients' skills and limitations
• Identifying, providing or coordinating support services necessary for employment

Sylvan Learning Center – Austin, Texas present

Teacher: Math, Reading, Writing and Study Skills

• Tutor students ages 5 and up in Reading, Math, Writing, and Study Skills
• Administer appropriate tests to assess student performance

Star Charter School (Public School) – Austin, Texas 2003-2006

Teacher: Math, Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, Writing, Science, Social Studies and Texas History

• Taught accelerated curriculum to 2 nd /3 rd Grade and 3 rd /4 th Grade Regular Education in a multi-age classroom
• Taught inclusion which included a diverse group of learners
• Multi-level planning and implementation of state adopted curriculum
• Individualized accommodations for struggling students
• High rate of success on 3 rd grade Reading TAKS test (During these three years, all but three of my student's passed the Reading TAKS while over 50% each year rated “Commendable”.)

Hill Country Christian School of Austin - Austin, Texas 2000-2002

Teacher: Language Arts, Reading, Writing and Spelling

• Taught accelerated curriculum to 4 th Grade Regular Education classroom
• Team- taught and collaborated with department head
• Instrumental in developing an age-appropriate curriculum for school's accreditation
• Partnered with parents and administration to enhance learning

Eden Park Academy (Charter School K-8) - Austin, Texas 1999-2000

Teacher : Math, Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, Handwriting, Science, and Social Studies

• Taught Kindergarten/1 st Grade in a multi-age classroom
• Assessed students reading levels using the DRA method
• Planned a multi-age level curriculum that met the needs of all students

Pflugerville Independent School District - Pflugerville, Texas 1998-1999

Substitute Teacher

• Taught long-term in a 5 th Grade classroom
• Helped resolve a security issue in the classroom that affected student safety

Internal Revenue Service - Austin, Texas 1990-1999

Desktop Publisher

• Designed and developed forms and training materials used for nationwide training purposes
• Created job aids and implemented ideas to increase customer satisfaction
• Conducted on-the-job training sessions to update project managers of new policies and procedures
• Flexible in meeting high demands and tight deadlines

EDUCATION

University of Texas – Austin, Texas 1989

Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications

Saint Edward's University – Austin, Texas 1998

Elementary Certification (Grades 1-8)

Generic Special Education Endorsement (Grades K-12) 2003

References available upon request