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tests. · Instructional Management Team-Social Studies 2005-2006. A position to redeliver information from EBRPSS concerning the Comprehensive Curriculum in preparation of learners for the iLEAP and LEAP tests. · Web Content Director-Crestworth Middle School 2002-2007 · Positive Behavior Support Team Chairman-2006-2007 · School Improvement Team Chairman 2003-2006. A position to lead the development and writing of the School Improvement Plan.
Professional Development Presented: · 21st Century Learners-A presentation about the needs and motivations of 21st century learners, presented to LACUE and Welsh High School · Who’s In The Center – A presentation on student centered instruction which included current research, conflicting viewpoints and reasons for and obstacles to student centered instruction. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 2007. · Movies In Time – High Impact Teaching. Louisiana Middle School Association State Conference. Lafayette, Louisiana 2007 A presentation on the efficacy of using movies, films and documentaries in the most effective way to reach the most learners. · Out of this World – Hands-on Science Instruction, Louisiana Science Teachers Association Conference, Shreveport, Louisiana. 2006 · Seriously – The Reality of Modern Middle School Learners. Louisiana Middle School Association State Conference Shreveport, Louisiana 2006. A presentation addressing the issues of a changing world and a fast paced approach at instructional needs of a 21st Century Learner. · Why Didn’t They Teach Me That – Research driven, activity-based instruction for the science and Social Studies Classroom. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 2006. 2001-2002 – Greenville Intermediate School, Greenville Independent School District, Greenville, Texas. Courses Taught: · Physical Science · Social Studies (World) (January) 2000-2001 – Celeste Junior High School, Celeste Independent School District, Celeste, Texas. Courses Taught: · Gifted and Talented · Computer Science · Physical Science While at Celeste, a short informational booklet was written and published for parents of children in gifted and talented instruction and parents considering gifted and talented instruction.
1996-1998 – The Leadership Institute, Arlington, Virginia · Director of Education – A position to organize and structure the presentation of instructional courses and seminars provided by the Leadership Institute, a non-profit, conservative organization. · Director of Recruitment – A dual position to oversee the recruitment of knowledgeable interns for the Leadership Institute and other conservative non-profit organizations in the Washington D.C. area including the Heritage Foundation, The Cato Institute, and other.
While at the Leadership Institute I traveled the country presenting guest lectures at numerous colleges and universities on the subjects of Political Organization, Campaign Structure and Dynamics, Public Relations and Communication in Politics. Some of the Universities presented to included: · University of Southern California · University of Texas · Louisiana State University · Boston College · University of Minnesota · The Hoover Institute, Sacramento California · Louisiana Republican Women
Education and Professional Development 2004 – University of Houston, College of Engineering. 2000-2002—Texas A&M University Teacher Certification & Graduate School 1994-1996—Stephen F. Austin State University, B.A. Liberal Arts, History & Political Science
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