Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rogers Public Schools
2013.01 - Current
Manage students and facilitate learning in the absence of the classroom teacher.
Special Education Teacher
Bentonville School District
2021.11 - 2025.07
Developed individualized education programs to address diverse student needs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adapt interventions.
Implemented behavioral management strategies to enhance classroom environment and student engagement.
Trained staff on best practices for supporting students with special needs and disabilities.
Springdale Public Schools
2006.01 - 2012.01
While working on my advanced degree, I served as a substitute at various schools in the Springdale School District. During this time, I have been a preferred substitute for many schools. Administered the English Language Development Assessment (ELDA) at Springdale High School reading over 100 speaking exams each year.
2010 Census
2010.06 - 2010.08
The Census created an exciting employment opportunity for me. I was selected to serve as a census worker upon passing the government examination. During the training process, I was selected as one of two Crew Leader Assistants from a pool of 20 applicants. Crew Leader Assistants completed and reviewed paperwork in addition to dealing with difficult people. I successfully completed all difficult census applications.
Crawford County Extension Educator, Van Buren, AR
2001.01 - 2005.01
Serv-Safe In cooperation with Sebastian County, I taught Serv-Safe to 40 participants from various restaurants in Fort Smith and Van Buren. Our success rate on the exam was 98%. We partnered with the local Department of Health, Sanitation Services to teach the course. On the Serv-Safe administrator exam, I scored a 98% out of 100.
Scott County Extension Agent, Waldron, AR
2001.01 - 2002.01
Health and Education Coalition Our Health and Education Coalition was highlighted in Little Rock as one of the most successful coalitions in the state. I served as Chair of Scott County Health and Education Coalition for over a year. During this time our coalition completed the following projects.
Coordinated Tyson Health Fair for plant employees, each employee received free health screenings in addition to fruit donated by local grocery stores.
Organized Family Care Fair which reached 500 middle school students and provided medical screenings to rural youth, in cooperation with coalition members we contacted local health care providers. Dental, vision, and health services were provided for all 500 youth.
Provided guidance to the Scott County Clean-up and EHC volunteers served doughnuts and milk to clean-up participants.
Coalition members worked cooperatively to secure materials to build cabinets in three schools to store food for the back-pack program. Coordinated efforts with Rice Depot to deliver food to school backpack locations.
Presented PowerPoint to Priester National Health Conference on the success of our coalition, Phoenix, AZ.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching, Family and Consumer Science Education
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Education, Family and Consumer Science Education
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
05.1999
Skills
Customer service
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Multitasking
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Decision-making
Problem resolution
Accomplishments
College of Education Scholarship, 2008
Certification
Arkansas Teaching License
FACS-7-12
ESL-P-12
ESOL-K-12
SPED English Resource 7-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Bentonville School District
2021.11 - 2025.07
Rogers Public Schools
2013.01 - Current
2010 Census
2010.06 - 2010.08
Springdale Public Schools
2006.01 - 2012.01
Crawford County Extension Educator, Van Buren, AR
2001.01 - 2005.01
Scott County Extension Agent, Waldron, AR
2001.01 - 2002.01
Master of Arts - Teaching, Family and Consumer Science Education
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Education, Family and Consumer Science Education