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I have twenty-eight years' experience as a classroom educator. I was inspired to pursue my love of history as a teacher by a teacher. Not long after stepping foot in his US History class I knew that I wanted to be like that teacher. I wanted to bring passion to teaching and impact young people in the same way he impacted me. I earned my BS from Chadron State College Majoring in Secondary Education and History Education. I was blessed at CSC to have passionate and inspiring Professors who guided and encouraged me through my four years to the ultimate goal of graduation and employment.The first twelve years of my professional career were spent at Garden City High School in Southwest Kansas. I was first hired as a Self-Contained Special Education teacher. I taught students with a wide array of disabilities social studies and reading. After three rewarding years in Special Education, I was offered an opportunity to move into the mainstream classroom teaching US and World History and well as Sociology. Thanks to outstanding administrators and mentor teachers I had a successful and enjoyable career at GCHS before making the decision to move my family home to South Dakota. Unable to find employment with Rapid City Schools as a Social Studies Teacher I accepted a position with a new car dealership opening their doors. For two years I served as the Service Department and Parts Team Manager. I learned many new skills and communication techniques while working for the dealership. In 2009 I accepted an opportunity to return to the classroom as the History, Government, and Personal Finance teacher at Wall High School. I thrived in that position for fourteen years also serving as the Senior Class Advisor, coordinating the Senior Capstone Projects, and successfully coaching various sports. During my time at Wall Schools, I became a leader by going completely paperless and developing my own curriculum for each of the five classes I taught. I enjoyed a great deal of empowerment and was able to be creative in lessons. In addition, I started a student travel program that took students to international destinations every two years. I led eight groups of students on historical and cultural tours in Europe and Asia. Education has changed a great deal during my time in the classroom. I am looking forward to new challenges and fresh ways to impact students, individuals, and groups.

Listed skills include Teaching, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Research, and 13 others.

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  Chadron State College

  Secondary Education And Teaching