M.S.,
Education
Indiana University, South Bend, IN; May 2000
Thesis: Discipline in the Secondary Classroom through
Effective Classroom Management
Teaching
Certification
Secondary Education, Language Arts
Indiana University, South Bend, IN; May 1992
B.A.,
Telecommunications
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN; December 1984
professional
writing experience [top]
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Companies
Computer Technology Division
As
a contributor (2004)created multimedia projects
for inclusion in the You Try It Activities
ancillary workbook for the 2005 update for the Introduction
to Multimedia textbook. As a reviewer (2004
to Present), responsibilities include reviewing texts
for content and clarity.
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Companies
Computer Technology Division
As
a contributor (2004) created Integrated English
projects for inclusion in the ancillary workbook to
accompany the Microsoft Office 2003 textbook
for 9-12 Computer Applications courses. Anticipated
publish date - May 2005
professional
development presentation experience [top]
Integrating
Academics into Career and Technical Education
AK Smith Career Center Staff In-Service, Michigan City,
IN; November 2003
Integrating
Academics into Career and Technical Education
IACTEA Fall Conference, Bloomington, IN; September 2003
Turning
Parents into Partners; Effective Classroom Management
New Creation Academy,Granger, IN; Staff In-Service;
August 2003
Writing
Lesson Plans for the Vocational Classroom
Elkhart Area Career Center, Elkhart, IN; Staff In-Service;
February 2003
Grading
to Date
Elkhart Area Career Center, Elkhart, IN; Guidance Breakfast
Understanding
Teenage Suicide and Depression
Elkhart Area Career Center, Technical Assistant Meeting
professional
teaching experience [top]
The
Art Institute of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, PA
The Art Institute Online
As
Language and Composition Online Facilitator (February
2004 to Present), facilitate online instruction in an
asynchronous environment.
Kaplan
Corporation; Boca Raton, FL
Kaplan University Online
As
College Composition, I & II Online Adjunct Intsructor
(January 2004 to Present), provide online instruction
in asynchronous and synchronous environmenst.
Elkhart
Community Schools; Elkhart, IN
Elkhart Area Career Center
As
Integrated Academics Instructor (November 1997
to May 2004), deliver Integrated Communications instruction
in various vocational classrooms including Broadcast
Communications, CAD, Automotive Technology, Public Safety,
Computer Applications, Administrative Support, and Welding.
As
Language Arts Instructor (November 1997 to May
2004), provide instruction in Applied Communications
classroom with a curriculum that includes, but is not
limited to, technical writing, workplace communication
skills, life skills, understanding technology in the
workplace, and using the Internet for personal and professional
development. Designed and uploaded class website.
As
Education To Careers Technical Assistant (November
1997 to August 1998), served as liaison between employers
and faculty in securing intern and employment opportunities
for students; developed a district-wide database and
tracking system for Education to Career activities,
monitored and reported progress of students involved
in such activities.
Vincennes
University, Elkhart, IN
Elkhart University Center
As
Adjunct Instructor (Summer Sessions, 1999), provided
instruction in English composition, I & II; and
Writing Skills Development.
Elkhart
Community Schools, Elkhart, IN
Central High School
As
Administrative Assistant, Student Affairs (August
1995 to November 1997), monitored student attendance
and behavior; coordinated with faculty, parents, guardians,
ESC personnel and community agencies to develop interventions
to encourage student success.
As
Classroom Teacher (August 1992 to August 1995),
provided instruction and supervision in English classroom
settings for academic, journalism, and gifted and talented
students.
As
Yearbook Advisor (August 1992 to June 1996),
advised students in the development of the Pennant Annual
and managed a budget of $30,000. Under my direction,
the program created the Pennant Annual Scholarship through
Dollars for Scholars, enjoyed a spring delivery; funded
full tuitions for summer yearbook camps for participants
and was recognized for excellence by the Columbia, Scholastic,
and Indiana High School Press Associations.
As
Student Newspaper Advisor (August 1992 to June
1993), advised students in the development of the Blazer
Pennant and managed a budget of $5,000.
Literacy
Network of Elkhart County; Elkhart, IN
As
Instructor (April 1991 to August 1992), provided
instruction for adult basic education students, assisted
with the writing and revision of Critical Thinking for
the Adult Learner curriculum, published March 1992.
Indiana
Vocational Technical College; South Bend, IN
As
Adjunct Instructor (August 1991 to December 1991),
provided instruction for the Basic Skills Advancement
English Composition course.
professional
recognitions [top]
- Who's
Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities,
1998
- Administrative
Performance Award for development of Alternative
Discipline Program, 1997
- Realizing
the Dream Most Inspirational Teacher Award Winner,
1996
- Who's
Who Among American Educators, 1996
- Sallie
Mae First Year Teacher of the Year Award, Elkhart
Community Schools, 1993
- Excellence
in Education in Graduate Studies Award, I.U.S.B,
1992
- Kiwanis
Club of Elkhart Scholar, 1992
- Indiana
State Black Expo Graduate Scholar, 1992
- Indiana
State Minority Teaching Scholar, 1992
- Special
Olympics Volunteer Program Assistant, 1991
professional
activities [top]
- Chair,
North Central Accreditation Steering Committee,
Elkhart Area Career Center, 2002
- Member,
secretary, James Middleton Achievement Program,
1996 - 2002
- Member,
School Improvement Team, 1999 - 2002
- ETA
Association Representative, building level, 1999
- 2003; 1993-95
- Member,
Search and Screen Committee, Indiana University
South Bend, 2000
- Grant
Writing, Indiana Creative Teaching Awards, 1998
- Designed
and created EACC student calendar/handbook; 1998
- Speaker,
Afternoon Kiwanis, Support the Scholarship Golf
Tournament, 1997
- Keynote
speaker, Eastwood Elementary School, 6th Grade Commencement,
1997
- Elkhart
Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy candidate,
1997
- Attendance
Procedures Committee, 1996-1997
- Coordinated
Back To School Night, 1997
- Coordinated
Opening Week activities, 1997
- Co-directed
ISTEP activities, 1997;
- Created
the Student Daily Planner, 1997
- Junior
Class, sponsor, 1997
- Superintendent's
Student Advisory Council, administrative representative,
1997
- Edited,
updated, and designed the Parent Handbook, 1992-1997
- School
Community Education Council, member 1996-1997
- School
to Work Committee, member 1996-1997
- Edited
Performance Based Accreditation Report, 1996
- Young
Women Making Changes, co-adviser 1994-1996
- Faculty
Forum Secretary 1994-1995
- Assisted
in the writing of the grant for the Student Support
Program,1993-1994
professional
associations [top]
- Continuous
Improvement Team, Elkhart Area Career Center, 2000
- 2002
- Elkhart
Teachers Association, 1998 - present; 1992-1996
- Indiana
State Teachers Association, 1998 - present; 1992-1996
- National
Education Association, 1998 - present; 1992-1996
- Elkhart
Principals Association, 1997 - 1998
- Indiana
Association of School Principals, 1995-1998
- National
Association of Secondary School Principals, 1995-1998
- Association
for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1995-1997
technology
proficiencies [top]
- Hardware
Macintosh and PC platforms
- Software
(primary)
Microsoft Office 2000 - Word, Excel, Publisher,
PowerPoint, Outlook, Front Page
Dreamweaver
Flash
Internet Explorer
Quicken
Cute FTP
PageMaker
Claris Works
Word Perfect
Turbo Tax
Mac-Intax
professional
technology experience [top]
Web
Design and Maintenance
PowerPoint
Presentations
- On
Success: An African American Perspective
James Middleton African-American Student Achievement
Program; July 2001
- How
to Create A Legend, The Story of William O. Phillips
William Phillips 75th Birthday Celebration; July
2000
community
activities [top]
- New
Creation Fellowship, member
- Indiana
Black Expo, Elkhart Chapter, Vice-President, Public
Relations, 2001 - 2002
- Co-Chair,
Michiana African-American History Museum committee,
2000 - 2002
- Mayor's
Study Circles on Race Relations, participant, 2002
- Instructor,
Community Graduation Examination Remediation Program,
2000 - 2002
- Elkhart
Black Expo, member 1999 - present
