Experience

- Special Education student instructional/Inclusion Intervention specialist, (K-1st) 8/2020-present, Waveland Elementary

- Special Educational Instructional/Self-Contained, (K-2nd) 8/2014-2020, Waveland Elementary

*Adapted ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) * ABLLS-R( Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills), *Experience with special-needs student * Classroom discipline *Conflict resolution *High-Low Autism spectrum students *Critical thinking *Student-centered learning * Skill building *Tailoring curriculum plans * Student motivation *Audio-visual aid implementation * Positive learning environment *Documentation and reporting *Monitoring outcomes *Diverse classroom settings *Interpersonal skills *Teaching/tutoring *Positive reinforcement.

-Youth Program Lead Teacher, Boys & Girls Club Of The MS Gulf Coast (Hancock Co Unit) 07/2011 to 11/2014, Bay Saint Louis, MS

* Managed activities that promoted growth in mental, emotional and educational areas*Maintained a calm, positive and encouraging approach with all kids. *Developed and oversaw diverse activities to build the social, emotional, educational and physical development of kids *Maintained safety of all kids in the program. *Built productive relationships with staff, kids and families. *Evaluated the needs of youth and outlined measurements to address needs. *Developed curriculum for summer programs. *Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues. *Assisted students with daily activities, including homework assignments, art and literacy.

-Preschool Lead Teacher, Early Education Center, Bay-Waveland School District (Pre-k to K) 01/2007 to 7/2011, Waveland, MS

*Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program. *Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's literature, to promote student interest of reading, as avenue of study. *Contributed to positive academic and social *Created new lesson plans based on course objective *Documented student attendance and progress *Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning. Education *

Bay High School graduate class of 1993

*CDA In Early Childhood Development, Mississippi State University, 2008 - 2010 and 120+ hours in Special Education Instruction

*CDA, Early Childhood Development

*Praxis Para assessment

~ “INSIDE EVERY CHILD IS A RAINBOW WAITING TO SHINE!”~