Masters in Curriculum and Instruction (English Concentration) at the University of Mississippi in conjunction with the Mississippi Teacher Corps, June 2005-present. Graduation date May 12, 2007.

Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Communication at Antioch College. June 2004.
Thesis: “Hyphenations, Hybrids, & Metaphors of Home: Baldwin, Kureishi, & D’Aguiar on Cultural Ambiguity”

English Teacher. Jackson Public Schools at Whitten Middle School. Jackson, MS. August 2006-present.
• Provided instruction for 5 sections of reading and language arts and one section of study skills.
• Planned interventions for at-risk students including computer-aided and community-based
assistance.
• Modified instruction and assessment for students with special learning needs.
• Created multiple activities and lessons to promote student achievement.
English Teacher. Clarksdale Public Schools at Higgins Junior High School. Clarksdale, MS. August 2005- May 2006.
• Provided instruction for 3 sections of reading and three sections of language arts.
• Created and taught diverse lesson plans and learning experiences.
• Implemented an after-school tutoring program in reading and discipline.
• Directed academic events to prepare for Mississippi Curriculum Tests.
Counselor. Namaqua Center. Loveland, CO. June 2004-June 2005
• Monitored and provided care to emotionally disturbed children ages 3-19.
• Led small group learning activities.
• Worked with therapists, special education teachers, and community service organizations to
devise and implement behavior and academic plans.
Teacher’s Assistant. Antioch College Communications Department. Yellow Springs, OH. September 2003-May 2004.
• Assisted professor with general preparation for several classes.
• Taught small groups video and editing skills.
• Tutored students.
Reading and Writing Tutor. Antioch Academic Support Center. Yellow Springs, OH. September 2001-2003.
• Modified individualized instructional materials for students with special needs.
• Tutored students of all ages to promote and achieve college-level reading and writing skills.
• Assisted in the training of new tutors.
• Created and edited self-help student writing web pages.

Mississippi Teacher Corps Member. University of Mississippi 2005-2007. Taught and served in low-income schools and critical shortage areas and participated in the training of new teachers.

International Study. Mali Arts & Culture Program at L’Ena, Fall 2004. Observed, created, and researched multi-media projects in Mali, West Africa.

Licensure to teach Language Arts, French, and Communications by the state of Mississippi.
Fluent in both speaking and writing French

Member of Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society
Editor The Blaze Magazine
Antioch Avid Reader Award

BAMN Students of Color Alliance, Antioch College
Sigma Tau Delta International Honor Society
Teacher Support Team, Jackson Public Schools
Curriculum & Assessment Planning Committee, Jackson Public Schools
Parents for Public Schools

Website Design
Flash Animation
Video Editing
Video and Digital Photography
Fluent French
Windows and Mac Applications


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