Certified Government/Economics Teacher (9th-12th Grade) - Kentucky Virtual Academy - Cloverport, KY
(2024-12)
- Creation and implementation of original instructional materials, classroom/behavior management procedures, assessment and evaluations
- Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' successful achievement of documented goals and objectives
- Served on Certified Instructional Training (CIT) Committee; collaborated with members to create and refine policies and procedures designed to improve efficacy of virtual implementation of educational standards
Managing Editor of the American Journal of Education - Penn State University - State College, PA
(2021-06 - 2022-07)
- Management of journal communications with authors, reviewers, publishers, board members, etc.
- Creation and management of agenda/minutes for weekly editors' meeting
- Coordination of publication pipeline and transmission procedures/deadlines
- Revisions/formatting of manuscripts accepted for publication
Certified Social Studies Teacher (6th Grade) - Scott County Middle School - Georgetown, KY
(2018-08 - 2019-07)
- Daily collaboration/co-teaching with special education and ESL teachers; working with students with ASD, LBD, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
- Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' successful achievement of documented goals and objectives
- Creation and implementation of original instructional materials, classroom/behavior management procedures, assessment and evaluations
- Recognition by local media outlets regarding the development and implementation of grade-wide Social Studies community project, "the World Tour"
- Recipient of SCMS Faculty Award
Certified Social Studies Teacher (6th Grade) - Bondurant Middle School - Frankfort, KY
(2016-08 - 2018-07)
- Daily collaboration/co-teaching with special education and ESL teachers; working with students with ASD, LBD, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
- Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' successful achievement of documented goals and objectives
- Creation and implementation of original instructional materials, classroom/behavior management procedures, assessment and evaluations
- Head Coach - Western Hills High School Boys' Golf Team
- BMS Building Efficiency Committee Chair; BMS representative – District Energy Management Committee
- Chess Club Sponsor
- Sixth Grade sponsor of Extended School Services
Certified Social Studies Teacher (6th & 7th Grade) - Paris Independent Middle School - Paris, KY
(2015-01 - 2016-07)
- Daily collaboration/co-teaching with special education teachers; working with students with ASD, LBD, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
- Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' successful achievement of goals and objectives
- Creation and implementation of original instructional materials, classroom/behavior management procedures, assessment and evaluations
- Assistant Coach - Paris Boys' Golf Team
Substitute Teacher; Paraeducator (K-12) - Fayette County Schools - Model Laboratory School - Richmond, KY
(2014-08 - 2014-12)
- Collaborated with special education teachers
- Worked with students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
- Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' completion of goals and objectives
- Implemented classroom teaching plan to elementary, middle and high school—all subjects
Assistant Director of Facilities and Community Programming; Director of Community Living Supports and Supported Employment - Employment Solutions Inc. - Lexington, KY
(2013-06 - 2014-07)
- Administration of Community Living Supports and Supported Employment programming, including supervision of staff, management of client records and intake, inter-agency relations, and billing processing and submission
- Assisting Program Director in maintaining compliance with all applicable directives, policies/procedures, and regulations including federal, state and local standards, guidelines and responsibilities
- Assuring complete and accurate maintenance of agency documentation required for SCL and MP waiver programs as defined by Department of Medicaid Services
- Specialized training in Crisis Prevention and Intervention. Facilitated and taught Crisis Prevention and Intervention courses to incoming Community Support staff
- Evaluated incident reports for the following: precision of implementation of the behavior support plan, implementation of the crisis prevention plan, the adherence to the person-centered plan. Provided an in-depth overview and facilitated follow up procedures to prevent future crises from occurring
Program Director of Lexington and Fayette County - Homeplace Support Services - Danville/Lexington, KY
(2013-03 - 2013-05)
- Responsible for oversight of operations of Homeplace Support: Residential Services, Adult Day Services, and Community Living Supports
- Direct supervision of 30+ employees and ~50 clients
- Work directly with Executive Director in program development and facilitation
- Provide ongoing input for continued development of plans for expanding operations
- Provide leadership and supervision in all areas of need
- Developed a teaching model for implementation in the ADT; focus on skills to learn and sensory strategies
Director of Residential Services - Homeplace Support Services - Danville, KY
(2012-11 - 2013-03)
- Supervision of Residential and Community Living Supports including supervision and oversight of management within the residence and direct care staff
- Ensured compliance with all applicable directives and regulations including federal, state and local standards, guidelines and responsibilities
- Assured complete and accurate maintenance of agency documentation required for SCL and MP waiver programs as defined by Department of Medicaid Services
Substitute Teacher; Para educator SPED Classrooms (K-12) - Fayette County Schools System - Lexington, KY
(2011-12 - 2012-04)
- Collaborated with special education teachers
- Worked with students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
- Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' completion of goals and objectives
Residential Manager/DSP - Tennessee Family Solutions - Nashville, TN
(2011-06 - 2011-11)
- Responsible for managing direct care staff within waiver funded residential homes
- Facilitated team meetings, created schedules, planning community activities
- Collaborating with Case Managers, Guardians, and Therapists
- Worked with clients on goals and objectives, including social awareness tasks, activities of daily living, and basic grooming and hygiene
Substitute Teacher (Mainstream and SPED Classrooms K-12) - Jefferson County School System - Jefferson Co., TN
(2011-02 - 2011-05)
- Collaborated with mainstream and special education teachers
- Worked with students of varying levels of abilities, including those identified as gifted as well as those with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
- Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' completion of goals and objectives
Substitute Teacher (Mainstream and SPED Classrooms K-12) - Rutherford County School System - Murfreesboro, TN
(2009-09 - 2010-05)
- Collaborated with mainstream and special education teachers
- Worked with students of varying levels of abilities, including those identified as gifted as well as those with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
- Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' completion of goals and objectives
Student Teaching - Lincoln Middle School; Hamblen Co. West High School - Hamblen Co., TN
(2008-08 - 2008-12)
World Geography; AP U.S. History, Honors U.S. Government
- Creation and implementation of lesson plans and activities
- Facilitated discussion groups, essay writing, AP Exam prep
- Collaborated with multiple departments to create cross-curricular programs of study
Substitute Teacher (Mainstream and SPED Classrooms) - Jefferson County School System - Jefferson Co., TN
(2007-02 - 2007-05)
- Collaborated with mainstream and special education teachers
- Worked with students of varying levels of abilities, including those identified as gifted as well as those with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
- Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' completion of goals and objectives
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Vanlandingham, Department of History - Carson-Newman College - Jefferson City, TN
(2006-08 - 2006-12)
- Responsible for: lecture, group activities, conducting review sessions, test construction and assessment
- Assisted with preparation of research materials for supervising Professor
