Education
| 1998-2008 | Madison Plains | London, OH |
- Maintained approx. 3.8/4.0 GPA.
- Graduation with honors.
- Inducted in National Honor Society & named National Merit Finalist.
| 2002-2006 | Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH |
- English and Psychology Double Major.
- Maintained approximately 3.5/4.0 GPA.
- Inducted into Psi Chi Psychology honorary.
- Psychology Student Board member.
- Honors student, Dean’s List, Trustee Scholar.
Experience
| 06/2008-Present | Grove City Parks & Rec. | Grove City, OH |
- Work with children grades K-6.
- Plan activities, monitor children.
| 04/2008-Present | Tolles Technical Center | Plain City, OH |
- Plan and implement lessons to teach Microsoft Office.
- Teach Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
| 06/2008-Present | Madison County Schools | Madison Co, OH |
- Worked in London City, Jonathan Alder, Jefferson Local, and Tolles.
- Experience in K-12, in nearly every subject area, incl. special needs.
- 2 Long-Term assignments, 1 in Language Arts, 1 in Social Studies.
- Planned and implemented lessons and disciplinary procedures.
| 09/2006-08/2008 | Micro Center | Columbus, OH |
- Top selling representative in department 4 months running.
- Sell computer parts, hardware and software, and attachments.
- Answer technical questions, assess and fulfill customers’ needs.
| 01/2003-05/2005 | Columbus Initiative | Columbus, OH |
- Tutored children at Linden Elementary K-5 in all subjects.
- Tutored 3rd graders at Buckeye Valley East in Reading and Writing.
| 1997-2002 | COSI Columbus | Columbus, OH |
- Over 1000 hours of volunteer work.
- Trained as actor, technical effects manager, and guest “co-explorer.”
- Earned Walter English award for Excellence in Customer Relations.
- Created new floor exhibit on computer hardware.
References
- Tamara Ortman, English, London City Schools: (614) 668-0065
- Matt Edwards, Social Studies, London City Schools: (937) 594-3020
- Sue Pasters, Director, Buckeye Valley Reads: (740) 368-3084
- Sally Leber, Director, Columbus Initiative: (740) 368-3080
- Rich Hutchings, Sales Manager, Micro Center: (614) 326-8500
Licenses / Certifications
- Alternative Educator License for Grades 7-12 Integrated Language Arts (Pending School Sponsorship)
- Adult Educator License
- Long-Term Substitute Teacher License 7-12, Int. LA and Social Studies
- First Aid & CPR
Additional Skills
Related to Working with Children
- Good Speaker, Listener, & Planner, with an eye for detail.
- Music: French horn, piano, trumpet, baritone, conducting.
Computer-Related
- Typing Speed: 45wpm.
- Microsoft Office: Expert Level
- Experience with DOS, Win 3.1, 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP, Vista.
- Hardware and Software Installation/Repair/Upgrade.
- Digital Media (Cameras, Scanners, Projectors).
- Office skills: fax, copy, answer phones, etc.
Interests / Organizations
- Writers Club Founder & President, Ohio Wesleyan. (4 years)
- 4-H Camp Counselor, Tribe Leader, Committee Chair. (4 years)
- Madison County Junior Fair Board, Committee Chair. (4 years)
- Amatuer Photographer.
- Avid Reader & Writer.