NCETC Technology Showcase -2000

Project Based Learning - School Year 2003-2004

 

Professional Experience

6th Grade Teacher - Current

Ledford Middle School Thomasville, N.C.

• Planned and implemented lessons for Science and Social Studies.
• Incorporating Project-Based Learning
• Incoprorating Thinking Maps

 

7th/8th Grade Teacher July 2002 - 2007

Extended Day School Lexington, N.C.

• Planned and implemented lessons for Math, Pre-Algebra and Science.
• Incorporating Project-Based Learning
• Incoprorating Thinking Maps

 

5th Grade Teacher 1999 - May 31, 2002

North Rowan Elementary Spencer, N.C.

• Planned and implemented lessons for Reading, Language Arts, Writing, Math, Science and Technology.

 

5th Grade Teacher 1998 - May 31, 1999

S.W. Snowden Elementary Aurora, N.C.

• Planned and implemented lessons for Reading, Language Arts, Writing, Math, Science, Health and Technology.

 

6th Grade Remediation 1997 - 1998

S.W. Snowden Elementary Aurora, N.C.

• Planned and implemented lessons for Reading, Writing, Language Arts and Math for 6th Grade.
• Planned and implemented lessons for Science for 7th Grade.

 

Education

Mater's of Instructional Technology 2002 - 2004

East Carolina University Greenville, N.C.

 

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education 1991-1997

East Carolina University Greenville, N.C.

• Concentration in General Science with a Minor in Geology.

 

Licensure

Elementary Education K-6

Math 6-9

Science 6-9

Instructional Technology Specialist - Computers

 

Additional Professional Activities

 

• Middle School Conference Planning Committee Member - Current
• Mentor - Extended Day School - 2002-2007
• Lead Mentor - Extended Day School - 2002-2007
• Project-Based Learning Grant Winning Team 2002-2003- Buck Institute
• Technology Leadership Team - Project Learn 2002-2007
• Curriculum Chair for Math / Science - Project Learn 2002-2007
• Technology Leadership Team - Copernicus 9/18/01
• Technology Leadership Team - Copernicus 8/30/01
• 5th Grade Representative for Kaleidoscope Training for Rowan-Salisbury School System
• NCETC Technology Showcase - 2000 (Representative for the Rowan-Salisbury Schools on technology integration within the classroom. See pictures below
• Grade Level Chairperson 2000-2002
• P.O.C. (Point of Contact) for the National Science Education Standards Grades K-5 1999-2002
• Science Fair Committee 1997-2002
• PENC Member 1999-2002
• Chair, School Climate Committee (SACS) 1998-1999
• Chair, Courtesy Committee 1998-1999
• Assistant Chair -Leadership Team 1998-1999
• Chair, Science Olympiad 1997-1999
• Chair, Project Wild 1998-1999
• Assistant Coach - Girls Volleyball 1997-1999
• Yearbook Committee - 1998-1999

 

Technology Skills

• Dreamweaver Web Development Software
• SiteCentral Web Development Software
• Inspiration
• Desktop Publishing
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Works
• Corel WordPerfect Suite 8
• Paintshop Pro
• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Digital Camera
• Hyperstudio
• Appleworks
• KidPix
• Using a presentation station (computer, scanner, printer, tv) to present information via the internet and other applications.
• Developing and using lesson plans that correlate to the NCSCOS for Technology.
• Webpage Design with integration into the curriculum.

 

Awards Received

2007 Who's Who of American Women

Teacher of the Year 2004-2005 School Year

Teacher of the Year 2001-2002 School Year

Recipient of a Title VI Mini-Grant "Ecosystems in Our Backyard" 2001-2002

 

 

 

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