Personal Profile
I am an open-minded instructor and individual who focuses on building a classroom learning environment based on mutual respect. I strive for constant growth and the betterment of myself and those around me through the use of empathy and thorough communication and I am passionate about improving the quality of the world around me through the work I do in writing and editing, the preservation of the environment, literature and the arts, mental health, and advocacy.

Special Skills
Experience with customer service experience, communication and team-leading, time management and working under a deadline, instruction for both large and small groups and in a wide range of ages.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and secure data sharing methods, Google Suite, CMS, APA, and MLA formatting, basic graphic design, Website design, introductory French language, American Sign Language, and conversational Spanish language.
Skills in SEO best practices, editing, proofreading, and copywriting work, dance choreography and instruction, classroom teaching and behavioral management, SEL, and Emotional Intelligence training.
Work Experience
Camden County High School, 9th Grade ELA Instructor 2022-Current
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Read all prescribed novels, poetry, prose, and additional resources to gain a thorough understanding of them before developing lesson plans and curricula
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Developed curriculum based on Georgia Standards of Excellence and collaborated with other English department staff to coordinate lesson plans, teaching strategies, and interventions
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Instructed prepared curriculum and prepared students for formal and informal assessments.
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Graded tests, quizzes, and assignments, and communicated with students, parents, other teachers, and counselors regarding performance and concerns or notes
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Incorporated appropriate current events, teaching strategies, and additional content to fit student needs, and provided additional support academically, emotionally, and behaviorally, when applicable
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Maintained virtual logs to improve lesson delivery and recordkeeping.
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Lisa Allen’s Dance Works, Instructor and Choreographer
2022-Current
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Choreographed routines, selected and cut music for pieces, prepared formations for routines, designed costumes and settings for showcase pieces, taught choreography using various dance styles and methodologies from beginner to advanced levels, developed dance curriculums, and prepared lesson plans.
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Communicated with a diverse group of students, parents, and other instructors, engaged with, encouraged, and motivated students to reach their goals, managed student behaviors as necessary, evaluated student performance, and made recommendations for improvement.
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Girls Inc. of Jacksonville, Office Manager 2020-2021
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Oversaw office administration duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc, event planning and fundraising duties such as hiring caterers, creating seating charts, and maintaining guest information
Girls Inc. of Jacksonville, Site Manager 2019-2020
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Provided childcare ranging from ages 5-11, oversaw and monitored duties of other Instructors including administration of curriculum and safety protocols, administered curriculum, free play, and activities, assembled and distributed snacks and dinners, oversaw dismissal and pickup
Girls Inc. of Jacksonville, Administration Assistant 2018-2020
Girls Inc. of Jacksonville, Instructor
2018-2019
Let’s Dance! Mobile Dance Company, Owner and Dance Teacher 2017-2021
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Taught dance and health classes to children ages 3 to 8 years old including ballet terminology and technique, healthy eating habits, muscle group identification and how to stretch correctly, and cognizance in emotional control and behavior, choreographed and taught dance routines to students, organized games and activities, prepared Spring Recital for presentation, contacted and communicated with schools to organize classes
21st Century Afterschool Care Program, Instructor I
2016-2017
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Oversaw child care ranging from ages 3-11 in various locations, tutored children in writing, English, and reading subjects, created and taught lessons on STEM, Robotics, ELA, and Mathematics subjects, dance classes, and health and nutrition, organized playtime activities, assembled and distributed lunches and dinners
Education
2023-present
Georgia College & State University
Master's in Teaching Secondary Education
2012-2016
University of Florida
Bachelor's in English
Double Minor in Anthropology and Communication Studies
2011
John Cabot University
Creative Writing Summer Seminar
Certifications
SEO Certification, Hubspot Academy 2021
CPR and First Aid Certified, Cypherworx 2018, 2021, 2024
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified, National Council
for Behavioral Health 2020
Grant Writing Basics for Nonprofits Course Completion, Kids Hope Alliance 2020
Trust-Based Relational Intervention Training Completion, Hope Street, Inc. 2020
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Training Completion, Girls Inc. 2020
CDC Health & Disability 101 Training Completion, National Association of
County & City Health Officials 2020
Trauma-Informed Training Completion, Administration for Children & Families 2020
Active Learning PQA Course Training Completion, Kids Hope Alliance 2019
CEU Bullying Prevention Training Completion, Center for Disease Control 2018