Responsibilities: I taught health, practical living, physical education, and consumerism to grades K–5 in a Title III school with a very diverse population. I also served as the Jefferson County Teacher Association Representative.

Cooperating teacher, Assumption High School student observer program, Watterson Elementary School, Louisville, KY, Spring 2010. Responsibilities: Mentored a high school student who completed 20 hours of observation, taught lessons, and worked with students individually.

Cooperating teacher, Bellarmine University student observer program, Waterson Elementary School, Louisville, KY, 2008-2009. Responsibilities: Mentored a college student in his junior year who completed over 40 hours of observation and solo lessons. Also gave feedback and insight through pre- and post-observation conferences

A.C.E.S (Alternative Certification Elementary and Secondary) Teacher, Louisville, KY Summer 2009 Responsibilities: Taught health, practical living, physical education, and consumerism to a group of pre-service teachers.

Intermediate Teacher, Hearn Elementary School, Frankfort, KY 2007 Responsibilities: Taught fifth grade students reading, writing, and science.

Head Resident, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY 2006-2007 Responsibilities: Served as overseer to 300 male students and managed 21 staff members. While in the position, I implemented a book club and mentorship program. My greatest accomplishment was implementing I.M.P.A.C.T (Instilling Mental Preparedness Actually Creating Tomorrow). This program provided weekly talks by working professionals who spoke about their life and professional experiences with young men in the residence hall.

Primary Teacher, Clay’s Mill Elementary, Lexington, KY, 2004-2006 Responsibilities: Taught all subjects in a first grade self-contained classroom. This environment was a high-performing school with tremendous expectations and a high level of parental involvement. During my time here, I served a two-year term on the Site Based Decision Making Council. I also served as the drama instructor and extended school service teacher.

Student Teaching, Peaks Mill Elementary, Frankfort, KY, Spring 2004 Responsibilities: As a pre-service teacher, I observed lessons and classrooms activities from a National-Board Certified teacher with 12 years of experience. As part of my student teaching experience, I taught several lessons in this classroom, and completed a “solo week,” in which I had full responsibility for the classroom.

Substitute Teacher, Franklin County Board of Education, October 4, 2002-December 11, 2003 Responsibilities: Substitute taught in various schools in Franklin County, and worked with grades preschool–12; special and regular education students.

Completion of Teacher Orientation, Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, KY, 1997

This was the beginning of my teaching career and I served as the Church School teacher for boys aged 9 to 12. Prior to this experience, I was in route to the University of Louisville to major in business. The experience with those students changed my life.