American Literature / African & African American Literature Teacher - MARTINSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Martinsville High School, Martinsville, VA
(2025-06 - 2026-06)
- Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals to ensure success for every student
- Creates a classroom environment that provides student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
- Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities
- Prepares, writes, and implements lesson plans that provide targeted instruction that meets the needs of each individual student
- Collaborates with the instructional coach and classroom teachers to create the intervention push-in/pull-out schedule
- Administers quarterly and ongoing assessments to determine students' progress and appropriate next steps in instruction
- Develops a system to document and maintain data on student progress
- Facilitates a collaborative relationship with teachers, parents, and administrators to provide regular updates on students' progress
- Collaborates with classroom teachers on instructional strategies and tools to support student learning
- Collaborates with classroom teachers on students' readiness to exit intervention
- Attends and participates in planning meetings
- Participates in parent/teacher conferences
- Contributes productively to the school as a whole
History/Civics & Economics Teacher - MARTINSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Martinsville Middle School, Martinsville, VA
(2024-07 - 2025-05)
- Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals to ensure success for every student
- Creates a classroom environment that provides student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
- Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities
- Prepares, writes, and implements lesson plans that provide targeted instruction that meets the needs of each individual student
- Collaborates with the instructional coach and classroom teachers to create the intervention push-in/pull-out schedule
- Administers quarterly and ongoing assessments to determine students' progress and appropriate next steps in instruction
- Develops a system to document and maintain data on student progress
- Facilitates a collaborative relationship with teachers, parents, and administrators to provide regular updates on students' progress
- Collaborates with classroom teachers on instructional strategies and tools to support student learning
- Collaborates with classroom teachers on students' readiness to exit intervention
- Attends and participates in planning meetings
- Participates in parent/teacher conferences
- Contributes productively to the school as a whole
Case Manager / Intervention Teacher/Tutor (ELA) - DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Westwood Middle School, Danville, VA
(2023-10 - 2024-07)
- Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals to ensure success for every student
- Creates a classroom environment that provides student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
- Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities
- Prepares, writes, and implements lesson plans that provide targeted instruction that meets the needs of each individual student
- Collaborates with the instructional coach and classroom teachers to create the intervention push-in/pull-out schedule
- Administers quarterly and ongoing assessments to determine students' progress and appropriate next steps in instruction
- Develops a system to document and maintain data on student progress
- Facilitates a collaborative relationship with teachers, parents, and administrators to provide regular updates on students' progress
- Collaborates with classroom teachers on instructional strategies and tools to support student learning
- Collaborates with classroom teachers on students' readiness to exit intervention
- Attends and participates in planning meetings
- Participates in parent/teacher conferences and Virginia-Tier System of Supports (VTSS) meetings
- Contributes productively to the school as a whole
COVID-19 Case and Contact Investigator (CCI) - IPHI- VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - Richmond, VA (Remote)
(2021-08 - 2022-09)
- Initiates prompt calls to newly diagnosed cases and their contacts to gather health information and inform contacts of potential exposure. May also be asked to initiate probable and suspect case investigations
- Uses dynamic communication and interpersonal skills, cultural competency/sensitivity, tactful language, and empathetic interviewing skills to build rapport and maintain trust with cases and contacts of varied backgrounds if symptomatic, and enrollment in the monitoring database
- Maintains case and contact confidentiality and ensures that and all information is collected in concordance with state data privacy and confidentiality standards
- Collects and records information daily into statewide databases/monitoring systems and assures accuracy of data
- Provides case and contacts with approved information about state isolation and quarantine expectations and procedures. If appropriate, refers them to testing and public health monitoring
- Alerts Epidemiologists if the case is associated with a congregate or other high-risk setting that requires additional public health investigation or intervention
- Alerts Care Resource Coordinator if the case or contacts requires additional social support or resources to safely isolate or quarantine
- Following established procedures and/or script, CCIs will provide the individual with resources available for further information or support as needed
- Utilizes established surveillance and monitoring databases or local tracking spreadsheets to identify newly diagnosed cases and contacts for tracing efforts
- Inputs data collected (i.e., symptoms, contacts, etc.) into the database and assures the database is kept up to date within 2 hours of the completed investigation; alerts onsite supervisor immediately if timeliness is an issue
- Provides data from Case or Contact Investigation efforts to local epidemiologists and/or Health Educators as necessary
- Is available during standard business hours, typically 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but also has the flexibility to deploy during non-standard hours (i.e., evenings, weekends, holidays) when requested. A work schedule that includes some weekend hours may be required
- Participates in trainings, regular program meetings, and quality monitoring and improvement activities to ensure and enhance the quality of case investigation activities and program outcomes
- Contributes to team effort by assisting with any other duties as assigned
- Maintains daily communication with onsite supervisor
Honors English Teacher/African-American Literature/College Prep - DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Southern High School of Energy & Sustainability, Durham, NC
(2017-01 - 2021-06)
- Plans a program of studies that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
- Creates a meaningful curriculum map along with effective weekly & daily teaching plans
- Ensures that each student has the opportunity to learn, allowing adequate time to cover all content satisfactorily
- Focuses on central learning skills that emphasize basic skill acquisition
- Ensures that children are actively taught vocabulary to succeed in reading & other academic endeavors
- Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning & appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
- Encourages & monitors the progress of individual students
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, etc., & communicates to the students & their parents
- Employs instructional methods & obtains a variety of materials and resources for use in educational purposes that are most appropriate for meeting stated curriculum objectives & district benchmarks
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis & provides assessment reports as required. This includes ensuring that Power School is regularly updated & that grades are entered in a consistent & timely manner. Benchmarks for reading, & writing are updated & used to inform instructional choices
- Responds to the learning needs/styles of all students, seeking the assistance of instructional specialists (Special Education,) as needed or required
- Consults & meets with colleagues, principal, students &/or parents on a regular basis. This includes participation in Supervision & Evaluation conferences with the principal and any supervisor as needed
- Assists administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life & conduct & develops & maintains reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures in a fair and just manner
- Maintain & apply, when necessary, appropriate discipline to maintain an effective classroom environment according to the rules & disciplinary systems of the school as stated in the school's policies and procedures and school level handbooks
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants and/or volunteers and cooperatively with the head of the department
- Attends staff, department, and school meetings and serves on staff committees as requested/required
- Initiates and completes personnel, staff development, training, workshops, and attendance documentation as required by administration
- Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences for students in my care. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Assign and grade homework, tests, and assignments
- Maintain accurate and complete written records of students' progress and development
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, procedures and school regulations. Prepare required written reports on students and activities
- Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence by keeping up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources, and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
- Performs other duties as required by the administration
- Provide appropriate feedback on work in writing and verbally
- Use and operate relevant technology equipment provided by the school to support instruction. This includes but is not limited to typing and other basic computer functions
- Observe and evaluate student's performance and development verbally and in written form
- Perform school leadership duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
- Effectively communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs in written and verbal communications
- Monitor timely arrival of students at school each day and maintain regular and consistent attendance records in accordance with the School/Teacher Attendance Policy
EC- Instructional & Behavioral Support Assistant - DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS - School For Creative Studies, Durham, NC
(2017-08 - 2017-09)
- Performed, under general supervision, a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher of students with disabilities
- Performed a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students
- Provided one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities
- Assisted teacher with general housekeeping, clerical duties and repair/maintenance of school equipment
- Remained abreast of activities performed by the teacher, daily routines of the classroom, student handbook rules, handbook of Parent's Rights and procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
- Obtained & maintained CPI Certification and any other training necessary to perform this job
- Remained abreast of the following: methods of adapting instruction, equipment and tools for children with special needs; confidentiality regulations; principles of organization and administration of the school district; curriculum for the grade/age of the children with which assistant is assigned to work; child development disabilities
- Assisted teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness, participates in planning, and district PLC's with teaching staff
- Constantly monitored the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent
- Monitored student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; records time out and in-class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed
- Assisted students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; creates and modifies materials to match student abilities; modifies tests for students; provides one-on-one assistance as needed
- Maintained standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students
- Performed various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc
Lead Literary Instructor & After School Program Coordinator - BE HEALTHY KIDS - Durham, NC
(2010-03 - 2013-08)
- Evaluated Instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs
- Provided recommendations for improvement
- Planned, developed, and provided training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
- Taught writing classes
- Compiled, administered, and graded examinations, & assigned this work to others
- Selected and obtained materials and supplies such as textbooks
Administrator for Nonprofit Organizations - JOHN AVERY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, INC. - Durham, NC
(2007-01 - 2009-06)
- Prepared and reviewed operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Set goals and deadlines for the department
- Analyzed internal processes, recommended, and implemented procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies
- Hired and terminated clerical and administrative personnel
- Managed leasing of facility space
- Directed and coordinated the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization
Lead Instructor & Program Director - D3 COMMUNITY OUTREACH - Durham, NC
(2008-06 - 2010-09)
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests
- Assigned and graded class work and homework
- Observed and evaluated student's work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicated those objectives to students
- Observed students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics
- Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
- Trained and assisted tutors and community literacy volunteers
Teacher - KIDDIE KOLLEGE - Durham, NC
(1997-06 - 1999-08)
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Enforced administration policies and rules governing students
- Discussed assigned duties with assistant teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Graded homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices
- Prepared lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review
