Experience Summary
I began teaching in 1976 in Tarboro, NC. My first teaching experience was in the middle school, grade 8. After that year, I taught fourth grade for 6 years. My next assignment was teaching at a junior high school grade 8 Language Arts, and grade 9 Basic English, and Diagnostic and Prescriptive Reading. This was followed by teaching middle school grade 6 for 5 years. After completing my Masters in Reading, I worked with the UNC-Chapel Hill Professional Development School supervising graduate students in Guidance, Psychology, and Education as well as teaching At-Risk readers in grades 1 and 2. The rest of my career was teaching Title 1 and ALP II in Wake County, and over 7 years grades 1 to 5, all content areas, in Durham County.
Teaching Style
My teaching style is very flexible depending on the student. I select programs which best fits the student, rather than forcing a student into a specific program that I prefer. My expectations are high for each student. When the expectations are set high, students tend to reach to meet these expectations. Thus it "stretches" each child to reach their maximum potential.
My Hobbies
Currently I enjoy reading, walking, and spending time with my grandchildren. When time allows, I enjoy traveling and visiting historical sites.
Other Comments
I enjoy having learning fun with my students, yet I am very serious about their successful academic achievement. It is my desire to work with the parents, teachers, and students to develop a successful IEP for each student. The goals of the IEP will align with the school curriculum focusing on the strengths of the student while improving the areas of concerns and weaknesses.
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued By |
| Degree |
Bachelors |
1976 |
BS Intermediate Education (grade... |
East Carolina University, Greenv... |
| Certification |
BS |
1997 |
Elementary Education add on Cert... |
Campbell University, Buies Creek... |
| Degree |
Masters |
1995 |
MA Ed. in Literacy and Reading |
NC State University, Raleigh, NC |
| Other |
License |
2005 |
Non-Armed Security Officer |
NC Department of Justice |
| Elementary Phonics |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I hold a Masters in Literacy from NC State University. Currently I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Literacy and will hold this certification until 2019. My NC Teaching License cover Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading K-12, and Elementary Education.
I have taught reading from K to 12 and adult reading at the college level. My career has been wide and varied from teaching EC in the elementary school to suppervising graduate students at UNC-Chapel Hill in the Professional Development School.
Teaching Phonics was one of the main focuses of my research for my Masters degree. |
| Elementary Social Studies |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have taught elementary socials studies during my tenures in elementary schools. |
| Elementary Study Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have taught this on all levels ever year of my career. Students must have great study skills to be successful in school. |
| Elementary Vocabulary |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| An expanded vocabulary for both written and spoken communication is vitally important and a sign of a well educated person. |
| Language Arts |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I hold a Masters in Literacy from NC State University. Currently I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Literacy and will hold this certification until 2019. My NC Teaching License cover Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading K-12, and Elementary Education.
I have taught reading from K to 12 and adult reading at the college level. My career has been wide and varied from teaching EC in the elementary school to suppervising graduate students at UNC-Chapel Hill in the Professional Development School. |
| Reading |
This is one of my top subjects!
|
| I hold a Masters in Literacy from NC State University. Currently I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Literacy and will hold this certification until 2019. My NC Teaching License cover Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading K-12, and Elementary Education.
I have taught reading from K to 12 and adult reading at the college level. My career has been wide and varied from teaching EC in the elementary school to suppervising graduate students at UNC-Chapel Hill in the Professional Development School. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I hold a Masters in Literacy from NC State University. Currently I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Literacy and will hold this certification until 2019. My NC Teaching License cover Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading K-12, and Elementary Education.
I have taught reading from K to 12 and adult reading at the college level. My career has been wide and varied from teaching EC in the elementary school to suppervising graduate students at UNC-Chapel Hill in the Professional Development School. |
| Study Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| While teaching Middle School, this was one of the main areas of my teaching experience. |