Macon State University, Macon, GA

B.A. Special Education- Early Interventionist/Elementary/Early Childhood

December 2008

• Graduated cum laude
• Received Hope Scholarship
• Received Governor's Scholarship 

January 2009- Present                              Beauregard Parish School Board

                                                                             DeRidder, LA

• Coordinated parent-teacher conferences two times during each school year.
• Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
• Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow.
• Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.

Established a safe play environment for the students

I am married to Chad Smith and I have four wonderful boys that I love with all my heart!