In this role I oversaw the daily operations of the College Academy at Jemison High School, a school within a school. This included posting attendance, grades, and overseeing discipline for CA. In addition, I taught the College Academy Prep course for each cohort, preparing and delivering lessons and making arrangements for additional supports through the Cap and Gown Project and University of Alabama at Huntsville Student Success Center and Undergraduate Research. Further, I served as liaison between JHS and UAH to facilitate a program of quality teaching, curriculum and support services. My greatest accomplishments in this role were strengthening the relationship between JHS and UAH, creating ease for students and families, and developing a strong, nurturing relationship with CA students. These accomplishments were evidenced through the conversations and emails with JHS and UAH faculty and staff, parents and students. Some of the most touching words came from students, one saying "I felt close to her as if she were my mom." Another commented about it being painful that I was leaving, but that "I know we can get through it because she believes in us." Creating this sort of impact in such a short amount of time demonstrates my ability to pay attention to details that matter and foster a responsive, professional, yet caring, environment.

At Columbia High School I served as a Project Lead the Way Engineering Teacher and Greenpower Coach and Teacher. For PLTW, I completed Core Training in Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering to earn credentials in both. For Greenpower, I completed district offered training and learned in the role, initially as a coach, then as a teacher and coach. For both I prepared and carried out problem-based lesson plans to engage students in hands-on learning of the content. One of my greatest accomplishments in this role was the development and growth of our Greenpower team. Greenpower USA provides students the opportunity to design, build and race a single seat electric powered race car. During our first year, with only five members, we earned "F24 Advanced Best Newcomer." In our second year, we doubled in participation, with ten members and a fully operational team structure. This enabled us to begin fundraising and modify our car, overall becoming more competitive.

As the testing coordinator at a school site, I facilitated the administration of district- and state-mandated testing and assisted with other school-wide assessments. This position was a true test in communication, planning, organizational, time and stress management skills. To achieve such an undertaking at a school truly takes a village, and I was lucky to have been welcomed into this family of a school to make it through my first testing season. With state-mandated testing, schools must test at least 95% of all students, otherwise school grade is affected. However, our principal held us to an even higher standard of 97%. To accomplish this, for each different test we must identify who must test and develop a plan to make it happen, from where and when they will test, to who will administer the test and who will cover classrooms if teachers are administering. The plan must be communicated out to the entire school and test administrators must be trained. There are many moving pieces to making this all happen that you do not understand and appreciate until you do it! Conferences while in this role:-2016 Florida Creativity Weekend, Sarasota, FL, PRESENTER

I began transitioning into this temporary position officially on June 5, 2015 as Compass, the First Year Experience Program, was being created and the TRiO Student Support Services grant was ending. Thus, I initially served in both roles from June 5-August 31, 2015. As the Coordinator of First Year Programs, I oversaw programming and communications for freshmen. Regarding programming, I planned activities, workshops and Learning Journeys geared specifically towards freshmen. I either personally facilitated these or coordinated with offices across campus, depending on the topic. Learning Journeys are faculty led activities that provide freshmen with the opportunity to get to know them and more about their work and research outside of the typical classroom setting. Communications included, but were not limited to, management of the Compass website, Compass Facebook page, Class of 2019 portal within PeteSync (OrgSync), and individual and group emailing. I also continued to supervise a student organization, Club TRiO S4, which was focused on volunteering and community service.

Everyday in this position I was able to work with a group of students near and dear to my heart. Being a first-generation student myself, I am so grateful that I got to be a part of these students'​ journey. They inspired and motivated me on a daily basis. I provided individual and group advising for program participants (first-generation and/or low-income undergraduate students). To assist in my advising, I communicated with faculty through our early alert system. I also coordinated and conducted social and cultural events, as well as workshops on a variety of topics to enhance students' academic performance. These ranged from creative study skills, to stress management, to academic advising. A highlight of my week was co-instructing a section of the University Success class designated for TRiO SSS students. It was a joy to integrate creativity and creative problem solving into this course. As the advisor of club TRiO S4, I had the pleasure of watching the club grow into an active volunteer and community service driven organization. I played an active role in the selection of program participants, as well as the selection, training and supervision of student workers. As we were a grant funded program, I assisted in the preparation and maintenance of program documentation, assessments and reports. **This was a grant funded position, and I served in it until the grant expired.**Conferences while in this role:-2015 Creative Problem Solving Institute, Buffalo, NY, PRESENTER-2015 Florida Creativity Weekend, Sarasota, FL, PRESENTER-2015 American College Personnel Association Annual Convention, Tampa, FL, PRESENTER -2014 Florida College Access Network Summit, Tampa, FL-2014 Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) Annual Conference, Washington, DC-2014 Southern Association for Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (SAEOPP) Priority 3 Training, New Orleans, LA-2014 Creative Problem Solving Institute, Buffalo, NY

As an admissions counselor I planned, promoted and lead recruitment efforts and events specific to freshman initiative and College of Education. This required me to investigate, initiate and carry out collaborative projects/partnerships with local school districts and COE and maintained partnership projects and continue, strengthen, and further develop relationships with K-12 school district administrators in promotion of all USFSM academic programs. I also developed and maintained the COE Facebook page. Something I was really proud of in this role was the adaptation and implementation of a junior and senior passport program for use within Take Stock in Children Sarasota. In addition, I taught a section of University Success. Conferences while in this role:-2014 Florida Creativity Weekend, Sarasota, FL PRESENTER-2013 Florida Creativity Weekend, Sarasota, FL-2012 Florida Association of School Administrators Summer Conference, Tampa, FL

A key role in this position was in the preparation for academy reviews, where I served as liaison between administration and academy lead teachers, helped to bridge the gap between curriculum and industry through advisories and No Teacher Left Behind, encouraging collaboration and integration of lesson planning. I advised students on post-secondary education, assisting them with finding the right school. In classrooms, I delivered classroom presentations on post-secondary options and financial aid. In conjunction with the career advisor, I planned and coordinated an annual College and Career Fair at BHS, participation in District High School Showcase and Post-Secondary Education Night. A highlight for me was the creation and implementation of the Junior and Senior Passports. **This was a grant funded position, and I served in it until the grant was ending.**Conferences while in this role:-2012 Annual At-Risk Youth National FORUM, Myrtle Beach, SC PRESENTER-2011 National Career Academy Coalition, Anaheim, CA PRESENTER-2011 National Career Pathways Network, Orlando, FL PRESENTER-2011 The College Board SRO Regional Forum, Atlanta, GA-2011 Transitions Conference, Boca Raton, FL-2010 National Career Academy Coalition, Austin, TX-2010 National Dropout Prevention Institute/School Attendance Symposium, Orlando, FL

I hold Florida Department of Education Professional Certification in the areas of Educational Leadership (K-12), Biology (6-12) and Chemistry (6-12). I have a passion for the K-12 school system and never know where my path may take me! As a science teacher I designed and carried out lesson plans for high school biology, chemistry, AP chemistry, physical science, and space, technology, and engineering classes. I served as Science Fair Coordinator, SECME club sponsor, 21st Century after school program instructor, LIFE instructor, and Assistant Girls Basketball Coach. Conferences while in this role:-2010 High Schools That Work Staff Development Conference, Louisville, KY-2010 From Structure to Instruction, Las Vegas, NV-2010 Model Schools Conference, Orlando, FL-2009 National Science Teacher Association Regional Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This role provided me with my first inspiration to enter the world of education! Although my primary role was to assist faculty with various research projects, I was also asked to instruct undergraduate lectures when faculty was absent. The overwhelming response from students encouraged me to consider and eventually pursue teaching. Some studies I assisted with:1. Differential Modes of Improving Flexibility.2. FAU Sport-Related Concussion Test Battery-Assessment of head injury in football athletes.3. Comparison of Knee Shear Forces on the Cybex ArcTrainer and the Precor Elliptical Trainer. 4. Can Motivational Signage Influence Stair Usage?

My position at the library reignited my love of learning and assisted in my decision to go into teaching. One of my greatest, yet most unexpected joys was planning and leading story-time for 3-5 year olds!

Serving as a Resident Assistant was my first true leadership position. In this role I served as an advisor and counselor to my residents and held educational and social programs to build community throughout resident life. A highpoint was being awarded “Most Committed RA!”