Profile
A highly energetic and enthusiastic individual dedicated to creating stimulating and enriching learning environments which provides students with a solid educational foundation. Utilizes a variety of teaching methods designed to capture students’ interest and maximize individual learning. A talent for fostering students’ appetite for learning and for motivating them through enthusiastic, imaginative presentation. Maintains a high level of creativity and resourcefulness, combined with strong planning and organizational skills. The ability to establish positive relationships with parents, students, and other professionals.
Experience
Substitute Teacher
Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools, Sonora, CA September 2008-Present
Calaveras County Office of Education, Angels Camp, CA September 2008-May 2009
Follow through with the lesson plans left by the absent teacher, supervise students, and complete any additional duties that are requested by the teacher and/or school staff (yard duty, correcting papers, etc.).
Friday Night Live Mentoring Coordinator
Calaveras County Office of Education, Angels Camp, CA October 2007- Present
Plan, coordinate, implement and monitor program activities and services. Develop and present training modules using technology aids including video and computer projection. Coordinate with other youth development and drug/alcohol prevention programs and agencies at the local and state level. Meet with school staff to organize program and maintain communication with participating schools. Oversee weekly mentor/protege team activities and provide support to advisors and mentors through program. Supervise the day-to-day activities to design and implement school-based and countywide events for youth. Establish and monitor formal program evaluation procedures and monitor program fiscal activity. Review, prepare and submit program reports.
Youth Center Coordinator
Tuolumne County Recreation Department, Sonora, CA October 2006-May 2007
Plan, coordinate, schedule daily activities, trips, and events at Tuolumne Youth Center. Supervise youths participating in activities and programs. Implement youth center policies, procedures, and regulations. Prepare and administer the youth center budget. Inspect the maintenance, safety and cleanliness of youth center facility. Coordinate and collaborate with other departments, agencies, and organizations regarding youth needs, problems and/or inquires.
Recreation Coordinator for Junior Leader Program, Youth Sports, and Spring Break Camp
Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District, Carmichael, CA June 2002-may 2006
Create and implement program budget. Create invoices for venders, marketing and publicizing of programs, events, and fundraising. Organize and implement activities and events for participants and staff. Completion of annual program evaluations. Organizing and leading weekly team meetings and teaching leadership techniques. Interview, hire, and train staff. Made oral presentation of programs to Board of Directors.
Education & Certificates
Chapman University College, Modesto- Multiple Subject Credential (Expected Graduation in December 2010)
San Joaquin County Office of Education- Teacher Development, IMPACT Pre-Intern Program (Summer 2008)
California State University, Sacramento- Bachelor of Science, Recreation Administration (Fall 2005)
California 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit (Expires 10/01/10)
Skills
Computer proficient using Microsoft Word, Publisher, Works, Excel and Power Point. Working to become proficient in Macintosh Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. I have experience in written and oral communication, public speaking and media design, including brochure, surveys, flyers, and news releases for both the newspaper and radio. If I don’t know how it works, I take the time to figure it out!
Referrals
Kathryn Eustis, Director of Calaveras Youth Mentoring
Calaveras County Office of Education
keustis@ccoe.k12.ca.us
209-736-6078
Sherri Sedler, M.s., P.P.S
Counselor at Bret Harte High School
Psychology Professor at CSU, Stanislaus
ssedler@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us
209-743-2994
Pam Bowman, School Secretary
Avery Middle School
pbowman@vsd.k12.ca.us
209-795-8520
Erin Begley, Supervisor of Youth and Aging
Tuolumne County Recreation Department
ebegley@co.tuolumne.ca.us
209-533-5663
Rodney Dahlberg, Recreation Supervisor
Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District
dahlberg@morpd.com
916-488-3017
