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Remote

• Create engaging virtual content for elementary students from all over the world
• Deliver exciting lessons that encourage students to discuss, debate, and interact with their peers

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

• Designed lessons aligned with, and exceeding, the common core state standards for elementary students
• Integrated technology in data driven instruction and STEM based activities
• Provided modifications, using multiple teaching strategies for learners from a wide range of backgrounds, including English language learners and students with IEPs
• Created a positive behavior management plan that actively engaged students to limit behavior issues, resulting in zero student write ups… Show more
• Created a positive behavior management plan that actively engaged students to limit behavior issues, resulting in zero student write ups or referrals to detention Show less

• Taught English and the North American curriculum aligned with Common Core state standards (CCSS)
• Used ELL techniques to help develop English literacy, Math, Social Studies and Sciences for learners aged 5 - 16 years on an innovative online platform
• Implemented creativity, drama-based instruction, and Total Physical Response to develop fluency and maintain engagement and administered assessments of students' learning progress
• Taught over 4,000 classes to over 720 students and… Show more
• Taught over 4,000 classes to over 720 students and maintained a 5-star rating average from parent reviews Show less

-Assessed potential teachers using strict and objective measures -Provided detailed and constructive verbal and written feedback to applicants -Completed monthly evaluations to align personal scoring with Head Office -Trained new teachers to effectively utilize the online platform and execute essential ESL skills

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Planned and implemented the Primrose Balanced Learning Curriculum.
• Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 25 students.
• Ensured that children were actively engaged in a safe, organized, and stimulating environment.
• Assisted students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and native language knowledge.
• Actively developed and maintained positive parent relationships.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Directed and managed the 2014 4th Annual TVBA Business Expo and Career Fair at the Knoxville Convention Center which showcased over 145 businesses. The expo attracted around 3,000 members of the community.
• Organized the 2014 TVBA Keynote Dinner which hosted over 350 people and raised money for TVBA.
• Performed essential duties such as creating press releases, news articles, flyers, programs, and contacting businesses and organizations to exhibit and sponsor the 2014 Expo.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Planned, implemented, and supervised educational activities for more than 70 students.
• Motivated youth to achieve academic goals by creating stimulating and engaging lesson plans.
• Established relationships with students, acting as a mentor to aid in managing behavior and social problems.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Elementary Education And Teaching

Teaching Certificate, Elementary Education

American Board is a nonprofit teacher certification program.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Public Relations/Image Management

Activities and Societies: Delta Gamma Fraternity Campus Entertainment Board Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society PRSSA - Delta Gamma Fraternity.

International Business Program

Activities and Societies: Retail Marketing- I assisted the owner of a store in Alicante called Ale-Hop by consulting him on the location.

Education record

Activities and Societies: -Dance Team -Student Government Association -DECA -FCCLA -National Honors Society -Homecoming Committee -SPIF.