Work experience

• HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER/ DEPT CHAIR(english)

  Laurel County Board of Education

  2020.01-Current

  (6 years)

  Instruction & Curriculum: Create ESL-friendly, standards-aligned lessons. Inclusive Environment: Foster respectful classrooms, adapting to varied skill levels. Assessment & Feedback: Develop evaluations, analyze data, refine instruction. Leadership & Collaboration: Serve on PLCs, plan Tier 1/2 interventions. School Culture & Events: Sponsor BETA, organize PBIS, strengthen community ties.
• AMERI-CORPS READING/ENGLISH TUTOR

  AmeriCorps/Berea University/Clay County High School

  2017.01-2020.01

  (3 years)

  Delivered daily reading instruction to kindergarten and 1st-grade students, focusing on small-group interventions using Mastery Prep. Assisted with after-school daycare, PBIS celebrations, and other supervisory duties (lunch/hall duty, class coverage).
• HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

  Springleaf Financial Services

  2010.01-2017.01

  (7 years)

  Oversaw recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with employment laws and industry standards. Developed HR policies, coordinated training programs, and analyzed key metrics for strategic planning. Provided counseling and conflict resolution to enhance employee morale and productivity.

Educational experience

• University of the Cumberlands

  SECONDARY ENGLISH

  2018.12-2022.12

  (4 years)

  Masters of Arts in Teaching Secondary English
• Eastern Kentucky University

  BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES and psychology

  2017.08-2018.05

  (10 months)

  Bachelors in Education General Studies and Minor Bachelors in Psychology

Languages

Certificates