Experience Summary
Hello everyone! I would like to think that I'm an all around person, willing to work in many fields. Although most of my educational background is geared towards Psychology, I have plenty of experience with other subjects; the Psychology of learning aids me in being capable to work with other subjects. My past occupational experiences include being a reading tutor for the Memphis Literacy Corps, the Elementary Education Coordinator and Self-Esteem Instructor at Youth Visions, Inc., a youth advisor at St. Paul M.B.C., an actress appearing in several different presentations that include commercials, and being enrolled in a Master's program; I will complete my Master's degree in August 2013.
Teaching Style
My teaching style is dependent upon the student's learning ability. Typically I am a hands on teacher and enjoy using as many visuals as possible.
My Hobbies
I extremely love to bowl! In fact, I was a member of Central High School and Christian Brothers University's bowling team. Other hobbies include traveling, going to the movies, and writing.
| Algebra |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I excelled in my studies throughout high school and college; I was a top student in all of my math classes. Although I have not taken a designated Math in recent years, I am willing to refreshen my abilities for the sake of helping the student. |
| Algebra I |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I excelled in my studies throughout high school and college; I was a top student in all of my math classes. Although I have not taken a designated Math in recent years, I am willing to refreshen my abilities for the sake of helping the student. |
| Algebra II |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I excelled in my studies throughout high school and college; I was a top student in all of my math classes. Although I have not taken a designated Math in recent years, I am willing to refreshen my abilities for the sake of helping the student. |
| Algebra III |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I excelled in my studies throughout high school and college; I was a top student in all of my math classes. Although I have not taken a designated Math in recent years, I am willing to refreshen my abilities for the sake of helping the student. |
| College Algebra |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I excelled in my studies throughout high school and college; I was a top student in all of my math classes. Although I have not taken a designated Math in recent years, I am willing to refreshen my abilities for the sake of helping the student. |
| Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have experience with writing speeches, short stories, poems, and songs. |
| Drama |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have appeared in several mini productions at churches and youth organizations throughout the city of Memphis,TN. I have taken theater courses while attending college. I was one of the lead characters in a commercial done in December of 2008 for TN Blue, an organization helping to fight against rape. Also, I was the lead girl in the video made for a song in which I sang lead entitled, "No Baby;" it was written and produced by leaders of Youth Visions, Inc. in hopes to speak out against the high teen pregnancy rate in the 38127 area code. |
| Elementary Math |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I worked as the Elementary Education Coordinator for Youth Visions, Inc. focusing on reading and math skills for students. The following were taught in Math using multiple lesson plans: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals. |
| Elementary Phonics |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have experience working with elementary age students while being employed as a reading tutor with the Memphis Literacy Corps for three consecutive years. Also, I worked as the Elementary Education Coordinator for Youth Visions, Inc. focusing on reading and math skills for students. |
| Elementary Reading |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have experience working with elementary age students while being employed as a reading tutor with the Memphis Literacy Corps for three consecutive years. Also, I worked as the Elementary Education Coordinator for Youth Visions, Inc. focusing on reading and math skills for students. |
| Homework Help |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have experience through volunteering at St. Paul M.B.C.; I worked with children in grades K-12 with tutoring and homework assistance. Also, I assisted students with their homework while working as the Elementary Education Coordinator at Youth Visions, Inc. |
| Math |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I excelled in my studies throughout high school and college; I was a top student in all of my math classes. Although I have not taken a designated Math in recent years, I am willing to refreshen my abilities for the sake of helping the student. |
| Pre-Algebra |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I excelled in my studies throughout high school and college; I was a top student in all of my math classes. Although I have not taken a designated Math in recent years, I am willing to refreshen my abilities for the sake of helping the student. |
| Spanish |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I took Honors Spanish courses throughout high school and excelled in each of them. I obtained my Bachelor's degree from Christian Brothers University, having Spanish as my minor. |
| Study Skills |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| While assisting children with their homework, I taught basic study skills that aided in improving their overall academic performances. I also assist current classmates with study skills for our Master's program. |
| Writing |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have written a press release that was published in the national journal for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I'm highly experienced with using the APA format. In addition, I am experienced with technical writing, having written research proposals and reports. |
| Writing Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I taught self-esteem classes at Youth Visions, Inc. that taught basic writing skills for self-expression. Writing skills were also taught during homework help at Youth Visions, Inc. and during tutoring sessions with the Memphis Literacy Corps. |