I approach teaching in several ways.  First, I believe that depth in a subject area is more significant to a student than skipping stones along the surface in an attempt to cover a multitude of subjects.  Second, I want to pique the curiosity of my students in such a way that they desire to learn more about a subject beyond the classroom experience.  In my mind these two approaches go hand-in-hand.  Last, I believe that treating students with respect and compassion creates an atmosphere for learning that is interactive, conducive to true learning, and stimulating for both the student and the teacher.

    Georgia Southern University - Statesboro, Georgia

• Masters of Secondary Education - (pending completion)

    Brigham Young University - Provo, Utah (1994)

• Bachelor of Science - Sociology

    Relevant Course Work:

• 36 credit hours - History
  
• 33 credit hours - Sociology
• 9 credit hours - Geography
• 9 credit hours - Political Science

Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts & Technology - Statesboro, Georgia            2002 - present

• High School Social Studies Teacher (Current)
  
• United States History
• World Geography
• World Area Studies
  
• Middle School Social Studies Teacher (2002 - 2005)
  
• Georgia History
• World Geography - Eastern Hemisphere
• World Geography - Western Hemisphere
• Model UN Advisor & Coach (2002 - 2005)
  
• Student Council Faculty Advisor (Current)
  

Student Disability Resource Center,  Georgia Southern University                          2000 - 2001

• Graduate assistant & tutor
• Provided individualized tutoring for student teachers with visual disabilities.
• Maintained and organized teaching materials, portfolios, lesson plans and confidential records  for student teachers served by the SDRC.
• Tutored student teachers with verbal communication challenges.
• Assisted students with time management skills, graphic organizers, research papers and routine class assignments.

Brasseler USA, Savannah, Georgia                                                                            1996 - 2000

• Human Resources Specialist & Trainer
• Employee development & training in concert with Savannah Technical College & Georgia Quick-Start
• Coordinated extensive in-house training and assisted with training curriculum for managers and employees.
• Assisted and coached managers in employee performance management and performance evaluations.
• Coordinated employee recruitment
• Maintained compliance records for regulatory agencies
• Conducted job analyses with managers, and maintained current job descriptions and organizational charts.

Palmer Wireless, Inc. (Cellular One) Savannah, Georgia                                            1993 - 1996

• Regional Office Administrator and Assistant to the Vice President
• Maintained fast-paced regional administrative office.
• Coordinated administrative functions for seven regional managers.
• Assisted VP with coorespondences, report preparation, presentations and regional and corporate meetings.
• Assisted Regional HR Manager with personnel issues, benefit administration, pre-screening and interviewing prospective employees.
• Supervised office adminstrators throughout the South Georgia region.

World Water Consultants, Inc., Sycamore, Illinois                                                      1989 - 1993

• Office Manager
• Coordinated all office activities for an environmental consulting firm.
• Supervised and trained employees
• Conducted benefit orientations and served as company liaison for insurance agencies and other benefit providers.
• Accounted all payables and receivables, past due accounts and corporate taxes.
• Proofread technical reports and correspondences for five engineers and geologists.