* Masters of Arts Teaching Special Education; Liberty University, August 2010 3.79 GPA
* Advanced TESOL Certificate Children Specialization (120 hours) August 2009
- TESOL Training International
* Bachelors of Science in Journalism & Mass Communications; North Carolina A&T State University August 2008 3.05 GPA
Working History
* Shaw at Garnett-Patterson Middle School; Washington, DC • Instructional/Dedicated Aide; August 2009- June 2010
• Assisted the teacher in an autistic and MR self-contained classroom.
• Evaluated the students writing.
• Covered art, math, English, and science 6th- 9th grade classes.
• Gave further instruction to learning disabled and behavioral disabled children in an inclusion setting.
• Administered school wide assessments.
• Provided special education instruction in accordance to IEPs
* Sanz School; Rockville, MD • Volunteer; August 2009
• Completed six hours of student teaching hours.
• Taught the class about resume preparation and the job application process.
• Taught the correct pronunciation for English words.
• Explained pronouns and nouns.
• Observed the ESL teacher.
* Teen Mom’s Friends Club; Laurel, MD • Volunteer; February 2009- April 2009
• Assisted the CEO with clerical duties.
• Spoke at high schools promoting teen abstinence.
* Otis L Hairston; Greensboro, NC • Volunteer; February 2006- April 2006
• Distributed class work to students.
• Graded computer assignments and business education class assignments.
• Escorted the students around the school.
* Whittier Elementary School; Washington, DC • Volunteer; August 2005- December 2005
• Evaluated the students writing.
• Graded English vocabulary assignments.
• Decorated the classroom.
• Helped students with grammar and English pronunciation
• Helped the students read articles and books out loud.
Personal Introduction
# SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in working with various databases.
• Work effectively as a team member.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Positive attitude and a high level of energy.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe computer programs.