A Teaching position in which acquired education, experience, creative 
 talents and commitment to teaching excellence will have valuable application. 

Summary of Qualifications

• Dedicated, compassionate educator who believes in providing students with the best education possible by nurturing a classroom environment conducive to higher level learning and one that allow students to reach their maximum potential.

• Highly skilled in early childhood education, course planning/development, performance evaluation, motivation, special needs assessment, classroom supervision, and conflict resolution.

• Quick study, with an ability to easily assimilate new ideas, concepts, methods and technologies.  Dedicated, innovative and self-motivated team player/builder with a superior work ethic.

• Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal, creative, organizational, teaching and leadership skills. Excel in both independent and team work environments.

• Experienced in the use of various computer applications including MS Office and the Internet.

• Certified in First Aid and CPR techniques.

Education

 Anytown University - Anytown, KS                            General University - Mytown, MS
  B.S., Public Health Education, 1998-00              Major: Public Health Education, 1997-98

Lincoln Middle School - Mytown, KS                                                                                                              9/99- Present
Teacher
Create, develop, and implement innovative lesson plans/course objectives; provide classroom instruction and leadership to educate seventh and eighth grade students in Social Studies. Administer tests/evaluations, analyze student performance, and communicate individual progress through a series of conferences and reports to parents and other members of the education team. Give personalized tutoring assistance when necessary. Adapt curriculum to meet needs of ESL students, children with learning disabilities, and others with special needs. Maintain excellent relationships with students and parents; promote a successful learning environment by maintaining classroom order/discipline. 
**Encourage students to expand their horizons and instill a love of learning in each student. 

Washington Elementary School - Anytown, MS                                                                                                  1/95- 6/98
Classroom Volunteer
Assisted with reading and classroom activities for children  in the first and second grades. Helped students with their lessons and encouraged creativity, high-order thinking, and growth potential by means of tutoring and mentoring. Promoted a successful learning environment by helping to maintain classroom order and discipline.
**Developed strong practical teaching skills by observing experienced teachers in a classroom setting.

Other Employment:
General Restaurant - Ourtown, KS                                                                                                                       8/98 - 8/99
Shift Manager
Organized and setup provisions for a high volume restaurant to facilitate efficiency of the wait staff. Trained, supervised and mentored wait staff to ensure quality and complete customer satisfaction. Monitored completion of delegated task assignments.
**Consistently achieved a top five ranking for weekly restaurant sales.