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RESUME

Philosophy

Hard-working individual always looking for the next step. Always searching for innovative ways to provide students with just enough information to spark an interest for further inquiry individually and collaboratively. Constantly reflecting on personal teaching, behavior, and communication with an open-mind. Inspiring children with knowledge of others’ culture and individual selves, and providing opportunities to see that others’ perspectives can also be understood.

Work​
experience​
James Clemens High School

July 2017- PRESENT (Library Media Specialist)

  • Webmaster-click to view

  • JCHS Weekly Newsletter-click link to view

  • RTI Logistics Coordinator

  • Backup Building Test Coordinator 

  • Annual Schoology and Blackboard PD for new teachers and/or a refresher for veteran teachers

  • Organize and present detailed itemized plans for annual state library enhancement funds  to the budget committee 

  • Presented at ISTE on Digital Portfolios 2018 and 2019

  • Collaborate with English Department and Medical Academy on annual research papers and projects with an emphasis on Alabama Virtual Library, GALE, quality sources, highlighting tools through GALE and Weava, citing sources, etc. 

  • Teach Digital Portfolios to many content areas: Theatre, Medical Academy, JROTC, Education Academy, Fashion Academy, and Career Prep

  • Purchased premium subscription for school and provided PD:  Pear Deck and EdPuzzle 

  • Lead organizer of the annual JCHS Color Run benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital raising over $25,000 in 4 years.

  • Collaborate monthly with district library media specialists. 

  • School tech support.

  • ACCESS Facilitator.

  • Provided instructional videos on research and digital portfolios to teachers and students, as well as, attended virtual classes throughout COVID-19 quarantine and virtual learning.

  • Created Interactive Makerspace available to all students: Cricut, Silhouette, Carver, 3D Printer, Heat Press, VA Goggles, Rubix Cubes, Legos, etc.

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Providence Elementary School

June 2006-July 2017 (IB Coordinator/Math Coach/2nd Grade Teacher/4th Grade Teacher/Library Media Specialist/5th Grade Teacher)

  • IB Coordinator the years of candidacy and authorization. 

  • IB Trained: Math in the POI, The Role of the Coordinator, Exhibition, Making the PYP happen. 

  • IB Budget Bookkeeper-ordering supplies, travel reimbursements, travel agent for IB PD for teachers, etc. 

  • Principals’ Tour of Schools and Universities in Beijing, Nanjing, and Shanghai China. 

  • Social Media for Providence: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. 

  • Collaborated with Confucius Institute of AAMU, peers and district officials to create a MOU partnership with Huntsville City Schools. 

  • Hosted foreign exchange teacher for 2015-2016 school year. 

  • Facilitated PD for IB, DOK, math skills/strategies/programs for Providence faculty, as well as other Primary Years Programmes in Huntsville City Schools. 

  • Math coach of the 5th grade math team who won 1st in the district for Huntsville City Schools-2017

  • Eleot/AdvanceED Accreditation trained.  

  • Facilitator of horizontal and vertical team faculty meetings. 

  • Accommodations Test Coordinator-2017

  • Technologically advanced-green screen, broadcast equipment, smart boards, videos and trailers, Elmo, etc. 

  • Served on Huntsville City Schools Screening Committee and conducted over 100 interviews. 

  • Served as elementary librarian for a year. 

  • Very well trained in many programs (iXL, Scootpad, Schoolnet, Front Row, Accelerated Math, Renaissance Learning, etc.)

  • Teacher Leader Network-2011-2012 monthly PLC PD for faculty. 

  • BBSST facilitator. 

  • PD Coordinator.

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High School and Middle School Coach

2006-Present

  • James Clemens Assistant Softball Coach-2017-Present

  • Bob Jones Softball Coach-JV head coach and Varsity assistant 2013-2015

  • Columbia Softball Assistant 2006-2012

  • Columbia Basketball Assistant 2006-2007

  • Columbia Volleyball Assistant 2007

  • Providence Volleyball Head Coach 2009

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References

Dr. Kerry Donaldson-JCHS Principal kldonaldson@madisoncity.k12.al.us

Dr. Brian Clayton-Hartselle City Schools Superintendent: brian.clayton@hartselletigers.org 

Kent Chambers-Bob Jones HS math teacher and softball coach: kchambers@madisoncity.k12.al.us

Allison Miller-James Clemens assistant principal: amiller@madisoncity.k12.al.us 

Marcia Sutton-Montview Principal:  marcia.sutton@hsv-k12.org 

Missy King-James Clemens Library Media Specialist/NBCT: amking@madisoncity.k12.al.us

Education
University of West Alabama
August 2007-December 2009
  • Master of Education-Library Media

  • GPA 3.6364

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University of Alabama Huntsville

August 2001-December 2005

  • Graduated with honors-Elementary and Collaborative Education

  • GPA 3.462

  • Dean’s List

  • Softball Gulf South Conference Player of the Week 

  • All GSC for softball

  • All GSC Athlete Academic Award-4 years

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