Realtor - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metrobrokers - Atlanta, Georgia
(2017-12)
- Delivering outstanding customer service as an established Realtor.
- Providing professional guidance in the buying and selling of real estate for the right price and under the best terms.
- Utilizing cutting edge technology and the latest search engines to perform comparative market analysis and statistics to forecast future trends, estimating property values and staying abreast of the latest inventories.
Classroom Observer/Data Collector/Online Science Instructor - Headway Workforce Solutions - Abt Associates and University Instructors INC
(2020-10 - 2022-07)
- Collect, manage and for the Variations in Implementation of Quality Interventions study.
- Received training and certification in three classroom quality measures.
- Logistically handled the responsibilities of observing classrooms, inputting and editing collected data, serving as a liaison between field managers and client, maintaining company equipment and properly shipping all materials and equipment at the end of the s
Adult Education Instructor - Atlanta Public Schools - Atlanta, Georgia
(2018-07 - 2020-05)
- Developed and implemented curricula, lesson and individual learning plans to enhance student achievement in reading, writing, social studies, science, math and computer programing from a variety of educational backgrounds to prepare to pass the GED exam.
- Coordinated and facilitated non-academic activities and workshops that enable students to obtain the vital skills that would help them cope with the pressures of everyday life.
- Recruited and interviewed students for entry into the program thorough various on-site and community venues.
Instructional Coach, High School Science Teacher, Title I Contact Person and Scholarship Coordinator - Atlanta Public Schools - Atlanta, Georgia
(2000-08 - 2017-05)
- Monitored the instructional program and led the science team by evaluating lesson plans, observing classes, demonstrating model lessons and explaining instructional strategies, conducting informal classroom observations and providing feedback to teachers.
- Delivered targeted and research-based professional development support based on District and local school priorities and data to ensure and enhance student achievement and implement state standards and core strategies.
- Served as the school building Title I liaison and attended meetings and conferences to keep current on latest regulations and guidance requirements for the federally funded Title I program. Maintained and oversaw the budget development, procuring personnel, workshops, instructional materials and equipment; and worked with staff, teachers and community to ensure Title I reports, and compliances were met.
- Implemented a scholarship program that assisted students in obtaining over 19 million dollars in scholarship funds. Scholarship recipients included Gates Millennium and Small Ivy School Scholars.
- Managed the daily operation of the Comprehensive School Reform Grant (CSR) initiative- Talent Development High Schools (2005-06).
- Served as content expert on the administrative team.
- Responsible for providing instruction, administered various types of assessments, academic advisement, maintaining attendance records and coordination of parental/guardian conferences to review student's performances and support needs.
Teacher - Richmond Public Schools and Virginia Beach Public Schools - Richmond, Virginia
- Adhere to the professional teaching obligations and a subject matter expert.
- Foster a positive and motivating environment for students.
- Engage with students in a friendly and professional manner requesting information.
Science Teacher - Hamilton County School System - Hixson High School, Chattanooga, TN
(1993-10 - 2000-06)
- Delivered instruction, integrated state and local standards, administered various types of assessments and coordinated parental/guardian conferences to review student's progress and make appropriate recommendations.
- Designed and implemented strategies in the classroom that included technology, research, and hands on learning experiences.
- Guided students to win first and second place titles in the Regional Science and Mathematics Fair at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga two consecutive years.
- Represented the school district in Phase I flagship program entitled "Building a Presence for Science Network" and the district textbook adoption committee.
Academic Advisor/Adjunct Faculty - School of Allied Health - Chattanooga State Technical Community College - Chattanooga, TN
(1992-08 - 1993-09)
- Provided academic counseling and registration assistance to students within the Allied Health Program (Nursing, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Dental and Medical Assistants).
- Collaborated with faculty and staff in the Allied Health Division to ensure that students received updated and accurate information regarding their respective programs.
- Served as an Adjunct Instructor in the College of Arts and Science, laboratory instructor for the Anatomy and Physiology classes.
Public Health Nutritionist - Mississippi State Department of Public Health - Starkville, MS
(1991-07 - 1992-06)
- Provided nutrition education to low-income participants in the Women Infant and Children (WIC) supplemental food program and health department clients.
- Disseminated program rules to determine participants' eligibility for the program using federal and state guidelines.
- Coordinated and provided technical assistance to the staff in the local health departments and healthcare professionals in an eight county geographic by providing nutritional education as needed on a referral basis.
- Conducted workshops to designated audiences providing nutrition education in a manner that supports healthy diets and reducing hunger and clarification of program requirements.
Medical Research Assistant - Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS
(1985-07 - 1991-06)
Served as a Medical Research Assistant in the School of Veterinary Medicine in the areas of Avian Virology and Animal Science Research.
- Developed and managed laboratory budget including negotiating with vendors regarding laboratory equipment, supplies, and purchase of live specimens.
- Maintained laboratory documents, protocols, organized and input research data.
Graduate Student Assistant - Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS
(1985-07 - 1991-06)
Department of Food Science and Nutrition. Areas of study included nutrition, new food product development, food production guidelines and processing regulations. Completed course requirements for the master's degree in Food Science and Technology, which included a major research project. Presented and participated in seminars focusing on the latest innovations in food processing, research and development, safety, and regulations and guidelines in the food industry.
Research Assistant I - Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS
(1985-07 - 1991-06)
Biochemistry Department
- Conducted studies that examine the vertical transmission of channel catfish virus including virus purification and variety of genetic engineering procedures.
- Monitored and reported radioactive activity to the campus regulatory agent for the lab and employees.
- Supervisor for the lab's undergraduate student employees and daily operations.
- Collected and organized data from research to be used in publications and reporting agencies.
