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• Attending Networking Events• Researching Industry Leaders• Tracking Industry Trends• Participating in Industry Discussions• Long term assignments Roanoke County Schools, Glenvar Middle 2018 and 2019 School Years• Long term assignment Roanoke City Schools, Special Education • Grandin Court Elementary and Roanoke Academy of Math and Science 2015-2016 School Year• Botetourt County Public Schools Career and Technical Advisory Board• Western Virginia Workforce… Show more • Attending Networking Events• Researching Industry Leaders• Tracking Industry Trends• Participating in Industry Discussions• Long term assignments Roanoke County Schools, Glenvar Middle 2018 and 2019 School Years• Long term assignment Roanoke City Schools, Special Education • Grandin Court Elementary and Roanoke Academy of Math and Science 2015-2016 School Year• Botetourt County Public Schools Career and Technical Advisory Board• Western Virginia Workforce Development and Youth Council• Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council• Finalist Va Tech Knowledgeworks Entrepreneurial Challenge Show less

Salem, Va

Sales range from $60,000 to $140,000 monthly. Current credit applications lead our store numbers for the year. Lowe's Customer Service Award in 2018, Lowe's Customer Service and Versatility Across the Store Award in 2019, 2019 Mid-Year "All Star" Recognition from Management for Outstanding Achievement. Hired to work throughout the store in sales and customer service, which was an experimental transition (program failed to find overall success as most hired under designation held limited… Show more Sales range from $60,000 to $140,000 monthly. Current credit applications lead our store numbers for the year. Lowe's Customer Service Award in 2018, Lowe's Customer Service and Versatility Across the Store Award in 2019, 2019 Mid-Year "All Star" Recognition from Management for Outstanding Achievement. Hired to work throughout the store in sales and customer service, which was an experimental transition (program failed to find overall success as most hired under designation held limited expertise with broad store product); however, my service continued to be utilized in this manner until assigned as an appliance specialist, our volume sales leader. Actively support management team in customer service, problem solving, and strategic department planning. Originally also served in assembly working an additional evening shift following daytime schedule. Utilize store equipment including order picker and power stocker, scan guns, cell phones, complex computer programming, Microsoft Office, office equipment, registers, cash counter, order management, install contracts and management, active interaction with warehouse product, product support, delivery, inventory, invoicing, protection plans, credit applications, and customer interaction and needs. Down stock, move, and load appliances daily. Coordinate product orders and monitor for arrival and delivery. Pull and prepare install products for install contractors and coordinate their service along with details for customers. Update product knowledge as new products are released. Vast product experience and knowledge in paint and related products. Show less

Glenvar Middle School, Roanoke, Virginia Area

Instruction across all school levels and working with English and special education staff to support students needing additional and targeted instruction and reading remediation. Served large populations daily and was recognized by parents and students for improved reading ability and interest and excitement for reading. Additional service across division schools.

Roanoke, Virginia Area

Executive manager and then vendor. Responsible for overall operation and scheduling, board reports, sales, marketing, rental and other contracts, human resource, property management, training, vendor representation and negotiations, vendor and customer communication, customer service, store display, research, and event management. Set up a new point of sale system and implemented training essential to staff. New program initiated nightly sales reports generated by email to vendors with a… Show more Executive manager and then vendor. Responsible for overall operation and scheduling, board reports, sales, marketing, rental and other contracts, human resource, property management, training, vendor representation and negotiations, vendor and customer communication, customer service, store display, research, and event management. Set up a new point of sale system and implemented training essential to staff. New program initiated nightly sales reports generated by email to vendors with a vendor representation of 130 individual business operations located in the mall. Initiated new programs within business and significantly increased sales and rentals. Total operation and strategic planning responsibility for a million dollar annual business. Responsible for posting nightly and monthly financials, tracking sales, vendor rental payments, and setting up vendor booth discounts as requested. Show less

Roanoke, Virginia Area

Accreditation Team Member, Reading in the Content Area instruction including use of Microsoft Office and Blackboard for wikis, online discussions, work review, presentation creation and postings, project grades and comments, student communication, group activity; Supervision, student teaching experience at the graduate and undergraduate level and in special education, Completion of university course for online instruction

Roanoke, Virginia Area

Who's Who Among America's Teachers; Administrative leadership (500 students, division's largest elementary); comprehensive curriculum vision; implemented unique scheduling to facilitate learning programs; external programs with public partnerships and boards; self study and accreditation review; responsible for comprehensive site based planning and management including building, grounds, and improvements, human resource, finance, purchasing, marketing, technology, tours, speeches, publications,… Show more Who's Who Among America's Teachers; Administrative leadership (500 students, division's largest elementary); comprehensive curriculum vision; implemented unique scheduling to facilitate learning programs; external programs with public partnerships and boards; self study and accreditation review; responsible for comprehensive site based planning and management including building, grounds, and improvements, human resource, finance, purchasing, marketing, technology, tours, speeches, publications, policy, and legal; program alignment; professional development; grant funding; special education chair; increased operating capital, partnerships, and volunteer efforts; responsible for sales and fundraising activities, community events, and broad sports programming; partnered with community agencies and supervised and provided outside services; prepared state and local professional reports; school wide assessment and related data and management; internal and external communication; broad instructional delivery; work experience encompassing all levels of student population; inclusive practices and co-teaching; special education and gifted education services; VGLA; school wide focused approach to reading and word study; tested effective new math program; expanded arts offerings; taught expansive offerings at the middle school level and across the division Show less

Grandin Court Elementary Roanoke Academy Of Math/Science, Roanoke, Virginia Area

Served as 5th grade co-teacher and served students K-2 for in class support, pull out, and collaborative models, completed educational testing and special education records and documents, conducted and participated in special education meetings and parent meetings

Roanoke, Virginia Area

Virginia Alternative Educators Association Board and Association Grant Winner. Selected from across state staff to team of four attending the Learning an the Brain Conference and to create related state wide training. Highest math scores in state juvenile education obtained through personally designed math tool that reviewed math skills with all students. Planning and implementation team for first state wide juvenile conference in Roanoke, VA. Staff training in literacy strategies across… Show more Virginia Alternative Educators Association Board and Association Grant Winner. Selected from across state staff to team of four attending the Learning an the Brain Conference and to create related state wide training. Highest math scores in state juvenile education obtained through personally designed math tool that reviewed math skills with all students. Planning and implementation team for first state wide juvenile conference in Roanoke, VA. Staff training in literacy strategies across content, collaborative project development to facilitate staff growth and student learning, core content instructional practices, and state and conference professional development presentations. Academic assessment of juvenile population; communication with families and schools active engagement in direct student support; provision of data and detailed professional reports to the Virginia Department of Education, other staff educators, guardians, and home schools; input of data for federal required reporting; collect extensive documentation in logical, sequential order; data analysis and formative assessment for instructional decisions; deliver individualized remediation services in reading and math; follow individual educational plans; work as part of a professional team; implement cutting edge learning strategies throughout program across all curriculum areas; select and purchase appropriate learning materials; enhance reading selections available to population; utilize learning and testing software, educational programming, and technology; grant application, monitoring, and reporting; follow security precautions; compliance with operational procedures and regulatory standards; academic transition reporting; individual and workforce transition; schedule and arrange funding of programming provided across the facility to students; Handle with Care certified Show less

Roanoke, Virginia Area

2007 Role Model of Excellence Award (awarded to less than 10% of the workforce); Training and policy; testing; staff training; equipment operation and analysis; image screening and x-ray operation; customer advising; document screening; metal detection; accurate documentation; cooperative interaction with transportation agencies and airport operations; supervision of and appropriate handling and disposition of hazmat materials; demonstrated ability to make decisions under pressure; record… Show more 2007 Role Model of Excellence Award (awarded to less than 10% of the workforce); Training and policy; testing; staff training; equipment operation and analysis; image screening and x-ray operation; customer advising; document screening; metal detection; accurate documentation; cooperative interaction with transportation agencies and airport operations; supervision of and appropriate handling and disposition of hazmat materials; demonstrated ability to make decisions under pressure; record keeping; physical inspection and monitoring of airport facility, grounds, equipment, and airlines; exercise sound judgement; memorize operational procedures and assure compliance; offer outstanding customer service Show less

Low Moor, Va

Jackson River Technical Center Special Award; Founding Member Women Education Leaders in Virginia; Virginia Association of School Superintendents' studies in diversity and block scheduling; School leadership (700 students), accreditation and self study evaluation, curriculum and instructional programs, dean of seniors and sophomores, policy and manual revision, technology, school events and athletics, community advisory committee and community partnerships, collaborative relationships and… Show more Jackson River Technical Center Special Award; Founding Member Women Education Leaders in Virginia; Virginia Association of School Superintendents' studies in diversity and block scheduling; School leadership (700 students), accreditation and self study evaluation, curriculum and instructional programs, dean of seniors and sophomores, policy and manual revision, technology, school events and athletics, community advisory committee and community partnerships, collaborative relationships and strategic planning with Jackson River Technical School and Dabney Lancaster Community College, student discipline, internal and external communications and newsletter, professional development, staff meetings, DOE activities Show less

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

Offered full partnership by director; Pre-school program that included Montessori practices; lighthouse school working with Howard Gardner and multiple intelligence and multiple ability emphasis; also worked with programming first through fifth grade, groups were multi-age, advanced technology available and used with students, innovative spelling program, cutting edge testing including Edutest, off site programs in conjunction with University of Alabama, local community college, and athletic… Show more Offered full partnership by director; Pre-school program that included Montessori practices; lighthouse school working with Howard Gardner and multiple intelligence and multiple ability emphasis; also worked with programming first through fifth grade, groups were multi-age, advanced technology available and used with students, innovative spelling program, cutting edge testing including Edutest, off site programs in conjunction with University of Alabama, local community college, and athletic facilities, additional experience with middle school and upper level students Show less

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Served families and students of employees in educationally related services and needs; served as a liaison for employees; offered individualized services as needed; company president Ian Rolland retired in 1998 and the company headquarters moved to Pennsylvania; additional services across the system in two local school divisions to include teaching US History and administrative role to 2,000 students at Homestead High School

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Solved major legal issues that placed community at risk; hired outside provider services and monitored work quality; handled bid procedures and awards; communication as required; held board and annual meetings; monitored specified needs and conditions to include managing two parks, two lakes, lighting, landscaping, snow removal, community newsletter and events

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Delivered instruction in writing, grammar, technology, and speaking to students; used full laboratory setting and Microsoft Office; curriculum development; evaluation of composition skills and improvement; led class discussions; modeled outstanding examples and shared professional writing as a center of discussion

Homestead High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Direct service in school administration handling discipline issues and instructional programs for those students involved in serious discipline matters. Served entire school staff and student population of 2,000.

Radford, Virginia

Highest state SAT scores achieved utilizing vocabulary curriculum included in English instruction at all school levels; given opportunity to be involved in administrative duties (nine staff members held administrative licensing; however, I was the only member of this group offered opportunity to handle administrative roles)

Salem Intermediate, Andrew Lewis Middle, Glenvar Middle & High School, Salem, Va

Virginia Association of Teachers of English Award, Longwood College Theatre Educator Award. Instructor in English, theatre, speech, journalism; built a high school theatrical program with five year long levels of instruction; involved in every aspect of productions; judged competitions; developed a leadership program; 18 years extracurricular sponsorship including student government, newspaper, theatre arts, and forensics; manned a combined math/writing lab directing students in word… Show more Virginia Association of Teachers of English Award, Longwood College Theatre Educator Award. Instructor in English, theatre, speech, journalism; built a high school theatrical program with five year long levels of instruction; involved in every aspect of productions; judged competitions; developed a leadership program; 18 years extracurricular sponsorship including student government, newspaper, theatre arts, and forensics; manned a combined math/writing lab directing students in word processing, computer software use, and composition instruction, handled school administrative tasks, prepared written portions of self study and national recognition applications; Glenvar High received National Recognition; Salem City Schools operated by Roanoke County when initially employed; among those selected for new high school prior to division split Show less

Roanoke, Virginia Area

Antique shows along the East coast and retail shop; purchased and sold antiques, primarily furniture; restored when appropriate to value; display; pricing; advertising and marketing; related management skills

Bristol, Tn

Formerly Beecham Pharmaceuticals, currently Glaxo Smith-Kline; worked two shifts in two separate departments accomplishing a variety of tasks in packaging and working with machinery; completed federal compliance reports on narcotics prior to destruction; complied with safety expectations

Salem, Va

Copy, layout, presentation boards, brochures, packaging, print advertising, marketing, other art related projects and duties

Med, Special Education And Teaching

Added Virginia Licensing Requirements

Association Certification, Certificate Of Museum Management Awarded 2019 Upon Project Completion /Course Completion Noted

Endorsement, Current Licensure/Certification Valid To 2028 Stackable Credentials, Division Superintendent/Educational Administration/Supervision/Recognized Mba Equivalent

Activities and Societies: Women Education Leaders in Virginia (founding member), and special leadership training sessions Program.

Mals, Fine Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences

Academic scholarship received

Ba, English, Education

Activities and Societies: Theatre and musical productions, including Oklahoma; convocations; archery; tennis; Red Cross life saving.

Marketing/Museum Marketing

Technology , Computer, And Programming Courses, Quality Teaching And Learning