Taught 7thgrade language arts. Three years experience withExceptional Children (EC) and four years experience with Academically Intellectually Giftedstudents (AIG). Created a thriving work environment for different learning styles byincooperating Bloom’s Taxonomy and differentiated learning styles. Created clear andconsistent instructions to keep class focused and on track. Gave praise and positive feedback tokeep self-esteem high and all students engaged and wanting to share their answers.Concentrated on using current events in language arts class to help students connect, infer, andpredict future outcomes through writing prompts, journal entries, and class discussions. Usedreading and writing workshops to create daily routine. Writing portfolios used to keep track ofnotes, progress, and assignments done throughout the year. Additional accomplishmentsinclude:-English/Language Arts chair for 7thgrade - four years-Served on PLT (professional leadership team) as seventh grade representative-Taught Exceptional Children group three years in a row-Offered after school help to students struggling with research projects throughout the year.; on yearbook for 2 years-Directed 7thgrade talent show 3 years-Three consecutive years of growth/EOG-Tutored rising 6thgraders with reading comprehension strategies-Led Word War Competition two years to prepare for EOG (fun competition on vocabularyused in questions)

Student taught under Mrs. Christine Hodges, 7thgrade language arts.Introduced to reading and writing workshops. Focused on classroom management,organization, planning, staff/team collaboration, higher order thinking skills (Bloom’sTaxonomy).Student taught under Mrs. June Melvin, 8thgrade social studies. Focused on North CarolinaHistory and incorporating technology in the classroom for research purposes.

Student taught under Mr.Bill Fuller, 6thgrade social studies and Mr.Cooper, 8thgrade language arts. Focused on lesson plans and classroom management.