"We cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own."

To obtain a teaching position in an institution that dedicates itself to ensure that all students show growth in character, academics, life skills, the arts and wellness.

Chicago state University - Currently earning a Master's Degree in Art of Teaching. Expected Graduation date: June 2008

St. John University, Baccalaureate in the Arts of Psychology, May 2004.

1" Grade Instructor (Jan 07-Present)

• Designed learning centers to enhance knowledge and skills in elementary subjects.
• Implemented behavior management strategies that support a calm, peaceful learning environment.
• Actively involved in group lesson planning to meet Illinois State Standards.

Music Arts Instructor (Aug. 2006- Dec. 2006)

• Instructed classes in music literacy.
• Organized field trips to Lyric Opera's Barber of Seville for over 150 students.
• Orchestrated extra curricular music program including sound, rehearsal, and song.

2nd Grade Instructor (Mar 06- Jun 06)

• Created learning workshops for next level advancement.
• Facilitated a calm encouraging learning environment.
• Instilled learning aids in language arts, social studies, science and math.

3'd Grade Instructor (Jan. 2006 - Mar. 2006)

• Responsible for preparing students for Illinois State Achievement Test.
• Maintained strong concentration in student grade level advancement.

Guest Teacher (Jan. 2005-Jan.2006)

• Served as guest teacher for grades K -12, of all academic abilities to improve in general subject areas: Language Arts, Sciences, Social Studies, Health and Math.

College distinctions and honors

2004                George Alden Scholarship-recipient

2004                Congressional Achievement Award- recipient

2002                McNair Scholar- Scholar

2002                Habitat For Humanity - Care Advocate/builder

2002                Toastmaster's Team Evaluator

Research Experience

Female Dieting and the Role of Fathers (Funded by McNair Scholars Program)

Paper Presentation at Conferences:

• The Etiology of Extreme Dieting Behaviors and the Role of Fathers Presented at the University of Indiana, McNair Senior Summer Camp, Bloomington, IN, 2003.
• The Etiology of Extreme Dieting Behaviors and the Role of Fathers. Presented at the Women in Science Society Meeting, St. John's University, Queens, NY, 2003.
• Female Dieting and the Role of Fathers Presented at University of Maryland National McNair Research Conference, College Park D, 2004.
• Female Dieting and the Role of Fathers, Presented at the 9th annual Rocky Mountain McNair Research Symposium and Graduate Education Conference, University of Colorado, Englewood CO, 2004.
• Female Dieting and the Role of Fathers, Presented at the St. John's University Student Research Day, Queens, NY, 2004.

Professional Goals

• To become a professional educator.
• To provide students with the most effective instruction that enable academic advancement.
• To stay abreast on educational issues that affect in classroom behaviors as well as the community.
• To continuously evolve the craft of teaching.
• To constantly seek professional development