Experience

PARA Pro of Life Skills Maricopa High School                           8/2014 to current

ESL TEACHER and INSTRUCTOR at SDA Institute in South Korea      5/2013 to 4/2014                         

EARLY EDUCATION TEACHER at St. Genius in South Korea                 2/2012 to 2/2013

·         Activates student learning and retention in an engaging and enjoyable way.

·         Introduces the English language as well as kindergarten curriculum (story time, communicative techniques, song and dance) to children ages 4-7 (8 classes).

·         Creates monthly lesson plans and evaluation plans.

CEO/OWNER Room 226 Inc.                                                            9/2007 to Current

·         Authored a 6-seried collection of children’s books, released fall 2009, “A Helping Hand Series” (Internationally available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders)

·         Provided multicultural themes to promote unity and diversity appreciation as well as self-esteem boosting tools

·         Created books, clothing, and toys focused toward cultivating a love of learning

OWNER/DIRECTOR Joy to the World Daycare                                  6/2004 to 1/2012

·         Fostered student interest by developing and implementing lessons on relevant children’s books, poetry, cinema

·         Coordinated all learning activities for the daycare’s summer day camp for children aged 4-12 years

·         Directed activities and instruction, prepared healthful meals, and worked to motivate children in a positive way

·         Managed/supervised employees and delegated daily responsibilities as well as completed all administrative functions

Key Achievements:

n  For A Helping Hand Series: Received internal recognition and interview invitations by multiple prestigious news publications and television programs, including Investigation Discovery Channel, TV One, and Atlanta’s #1 publication AJC. Garnered celebrity comment and praise as well as a Thank-You card from President and First Lady Obama: “A Helping Hand Series is in the White House.”

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of ED in Early Childhood Education

Focus: Child Development, Child Psychology, Classroom Management