Elder Care in Montgomery, Texas

Janice D. Ishee [email protected] 936-524-... SUMMARY An experienced teacher with excellent communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills which brings innovation, creativity and effective teaching methods into the classroom. Committed to cooperative learning methods, classroom management, fairness in the classroom, parent communication, compassion, while teaching critical thinking skills, improving academic potential and adhering to the objectives set by the state. • Motivated educator delivering results which enriches a student’s educational experience. • Innovative and creative in providing a positive learning environment. • Team player who effectively collaborates with all levels of staff members. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Abilene Christian University Dual Major: Biology/Psychology, Abilene Christian University Secondary Teaching Certificate PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE Montgomery High School/Montgomery, Texas 2013-201... Biology Teacher/Leo Club Sponsor • Exemplify leadership, experience, and opportunity to students through sight programs, disaster relief, health programs, community and environment programs, and Youth Volunteer Opportunities. Lone Star College/Spring Independent School District, Texas 1999-200... College Counselor/High School • Managed college placement program on behalf of a 900 senior student body. • Secured over $2M in scholarship funds for qualified students. • Created a College/Career Center containing materials such as; computers, standardized tests, college catalogs, college applications, financial aid information, scholarship applications, and military support. • Developed and distributed a College Prep Handbook to the senior students. • Facilitated Financial Aid seminars as well as College Night annually. • Promoted student success by implementing a comprehensive school-counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration. • Developed the tools and processes to enable all students to identify their secondary educational goals. • Managed classroom visits for underclassmen to aid in class selection for college preparation. • Guided seniors choosing summer college course work to help advance their education. • Aided in registering students at the Lone Star College in a shared counselor position. Spring Independent School District, Texas 1991-199... Teacher, High School Biology/Psychology • Planned, organized and implemented appropriate instructional programs in a positive learning environment that guided and encouraged students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. • Motivated students to become confident, self-directed and lifelong learners. • Implemented a variety of instructional approaches to reach individual learning styles. Department of Defense, Hahn Air Force Base 1989-199... Teacher, Junior High Science • Provided direct instruction to based U.S. Service Member Dependent Students in the teaching-learning process. • Assisted students to learn the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults. REFERENCES Available on request