• Taught sections of Developmental Writing, English Composition I and II, Fiction, Early American Literature, Poetry and Drama• Selected to co-pilot new developmental writing class spring 2012• Chaired subcommittee that created and streamlined student assessments to create department continuity to meet successful demands of Q.E.P. standards • Created two one hour classes entitled Baseball in Literature: Baseball and the Family Fabric and American Identity in American Literature to be taught beginning fall 2013

Edited Björgvin Benediktsson’s eBooks, Recording Strategies/10 Days to Awesome Recordings January-March 2012 and Live Sound Strategies: Big Sound out of Small Systems October 2012.

• Taught World Geography, computer technology classes and one creative writing class• Led a moderate intervention program (fragile) class in general education curriculum under 5th and 6th grade TN standards• Managed caseload of students’ IEP’s through assessment, writing goals and objectives and implementing the IEP’S in accordance with TN guidelines• Worked with parents, exceptional education teachers, general education teachers, psychologists, therapists and guidance counselors to best serve students• Supervised two educational assistants• As a non-tenured teacher my students’ TCAP scores ranked higher than other tenured teachers within the Exceptional Education Department

• Managed a variety of functions in real estate development: business opportunity analysis, negotiation, land acquisition, construction, sales and rentals in high and low-end markets• Supervised multiple subcontractors in the construction of 12-15 homes annually• Built positive long-lasting relationships with bankers, county officials, subcontractors and homebuyers• Maintained a 30% profit margin on spec. construction in a competitive market • Designed and developed presentation for Train-the-Trainer Workshop enabling subject matter experts to understand and apply residential construction principles in classroom training• Designed, developed, and delivered classroom materials for employee performance improvement in using and maintaining efficient material take offs• Developed technical training materials to meet specific needs of general managers and subcontractors

• Taught 5th Grade General Studies curriculum integrating active learning, discussions, inductive and cooperative lessons promoting intellectual growth• Adapted to disparate student learning styles creating appropriate lessons• Cultivated and maintained life-long relationships with students and parents

• Developed and implemented IEP’s for at-risk students ranging in age from 6-21• Utilized classroom diversity as a strength to foster learning moments• Counseled at-risk youths through therapeutic interaction in multiple settings• Initiated the negotiations with the local school district for the improvement of educational services by establishing school credit and obtaining current textbooks and materials