OBJECTIVE

Certified Social Studies and/or Arts and Humanities Teacher Position.

EDUCATION

University of Kentucky: Master of Arts in Education: 2003.

University of Michigan: Master of Arts in Russian and East European Studies: 2003.

University of Kentucky: Bachelor of Arts in History, Political Science, and RAE: 1996.

• Total History Credit Hours: 51

• Total Political Science Credit Hours: 37

• Total RAE, REES, and CEUS Credit Hours: 57

EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, Henry Clay High School: fall 2002 - spring 2003. During the fall semester, observed Social Studies instructors on a rotating basis and taught individual lessons. In the spring, teaching units in a variety of classes including general level Law and Justice, World Civilization both advanced and A.P., A.P. European History, and A.P. Human Geography. Working with the full spectrum of cognitive skills. Participating with Speech team and morning Arts and Humanities musical selections.

Substitute Teacher, Scott County Public Schools: spring 2002 - current. Substitute teach mostly Social Studies, but do step in for any class including Art and English. Provides an opportunity to work on communication and classroom management skills.

Guest Lecturer, Society for Creative Anachronism: spring 1999 - current. Provide various free hour-long lectures and workshops for local organization. This offers an opportunity to introduce elementary Russian and/or Baltic topics to interested individuals.

Dance Instructor, Society for Creative Anachronism: fall 2000 - current. Teach all age groups a variety of European Middle Age and Renaissance dancing.

Administrative Assistant, Office Team for Host Communications; Lexington, KY: fall 2001 – fall 2002. Maintained entire Mail Order Division for Sports Publication. Took calls and received mail orders. Primarily used Word, Excel, and Access.

Research Assistant, Dr. Daniel Rowland of the History Department (UK); Lexington, KY: fall 1996 - spring 1997. Increased researching skills while keeping to another's schedule and priorities.

Tutor, "Homework Pals"; Winburn Middle School in Lexington, KY: spring 1995. This proved my first opportunity to assist students.

TECHNOLOGY

Advanced computer operation skills; experienced with IBM software and familiar with Apple. Solid knowledge base of XP Office software and HTML. Familiar with the p.a. system and various models of photocopying equipment. Complete understanding of archiving and library systems. 50 words per minute typing speed.

AWARDS

Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowship: summer 1998.

New Horizons Grant: fall 1995.

Dean’s List: fall 1991, spring 1992, fall 1995, and spring 1996.

PAPERS

NCSS, Chicago Novemeber 2003. New Teachers on the Power of One: Lesson Plans.

University of Kansas, Lawrence: 2-4 April 1999. (Per)Forming Diasporas: Movement, Mediations, and Meaning. Title: Russian Identity Construction in Tartu: Home for These "Russian Souls."

REFERENCES

Ashley Barbour, Supervising Teacher
859.381.3423 ext. 45

Dr. Richard Holloway, Supervising Teacher

859.381.3423 ext. 21

Dr. Angene Wilson, University Advisor/Instructor

859.257.1893