Resume
Talisha Layne
P.O. Box 28462
Chattanooga, TN 37424
423-443-0189
[email protected]
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Objective To obtain a position as a classroom teacher in elementary grades PreK-5 or Middle Grades Social Studies.
Education Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood: Early Childhood Education
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Anticipated graduation date: December 2011 GPA: 3.545 Major GPA: 3.948
Licensure: Tennessee State Licensure Early Childhood Education: Pre K-3
Additional Middle Grades 4-8: Social Studies
Endorsements: English as a Second Language
Relevant
Experience
Student Teacher
Ooltewah Elementary School August 2011-October 2011 Chattanooga, TN
· Planned and implemented a cultural social studies unit
· Implemented classroom management strategies
· Conducted guided reading groups
· Created lesson plans and center activates for third grade work stations
· Observed Parent/Teacher Conferences
Youth University Teacher
UTC June 2011 August 2011 Chattanooga, TN
· Created and taught lessons in social studies, math, language arts, and science for first through fifth grades
· Used classroom management strategies to maintain positive learning environment
Day Care Worker
Normal Park Upper March 2010-June 2011 Chattanooga, TN
· Conducted individual and small group reading sessions
· Monitored playground activities
· Created afternoon curriculum and activities for 2 and 3 year olds
Educational Internship (Volunteer)
Anoor Academy November 2010-May 2011 Chattanooga, TN
· Tutored students in alphabet recognition, handwriting, and literacy skills
· Assisted in literacy development for students using current research-based strategies and activities
· Tutored an ESL student while assisting in her development and acquisition of English language skills
· Assessed individual students in phonics, alphabet recognition, and literacy skills while being exposed to students of diverse backgrounds and cultures
Professional Development School Teacher
Normal Park Museum Magnet Lower School January 2010-May 2010 Chattanooga, TN
· Assisted in preparing center activities and homework for first and third grade
· Conducted individual Guided Reading Sessions and classroom read alouds
· Observed Parent Teacher Conferences and IEP meetings
· Obtained hands-on experience from authentic classroom experiences ranging from taking attendance, assisting students with class work questions, and conducting morning meetings
· Presented math lessons using Singapore Math
· Created a two week unit along with lesson plans on ocean life and interdependence using TN State Standards
Tutor
Normal Park Lower School Spring 2010 Chattanooga, TN
· Tutored 1st grade student in fluency and sight words
· Used word recognition strategies with a focus in guided reading and balanced literacy
Other
Experience
Server, Lee’s Armandos, Chattanooga, TN, November 2007-Present
Office Assistant, UTC School of Education Office, Chattanooga, TN, August 2010-May 2011
Sales Floor Associate, Wal-Mart, Murfreesboro, TN, September 2004-November 2006
AdditionalInformation
Honors and Awards
P.O. Box 28462
Chattanooga, TN 37424
423-443-0189
[email protected]
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Objective To obtain a position as a classroom teacher in elementary grades PreK-5 or Middle Grades Social Studies.
Education Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood: Early Childhood Education
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Anticipated graduation date: December 2011 GPA: 3.545 Major GPA: 3.948
Licensure: Tennessee State Licensure Early Childhood Education: Pre K-3
Additional Middle Grades 4-8: Social Studies
Endorsements: English as a Second Language
Relevant
Experience
Student Teacher
Ooltewah Elementary School August 2011-October 2011 Chattanooga, TN
· Planned and implemented a cultural social studies unit
· Implemented classroom management strategies
· Conducted guided reading groups
· Created lesson plans and center activates for third grade work stations
· Observed Parent/Teacher Conferences
Youth University Teacher
UTC June 2011 August 2011 Chattanooga, TN
· Created and taught lessons in social studies, math, language arts, and science for first through fifth grades
· Used classroom management strategies to maintain positive learning environment
Day Care Worker
Normal Park Upper March 2010-June 2011 Chattanooga, TN
· Conducted individual and small group reading sessions
· Monitored playground activities
· Created afternoon curriculum and activities for 2 and 3 year olds
Educational Internship (Volunteer)
Anoor Academy November 2010-May 2011 Chattanooga, TN
· Tutored students in alphabet recognition, handwriting, and literacy skills
· Assisted in literacy development for students using current research-based strategies and activities
· Tutored an ESL student while assisting in her development and acquisition of English language skills
· Assessed individual students in phonics, alphabet recognition, and literacy skills while being exposed to students of diverse backgrounds and cultures
Professional Development School Teacher
Normal Park Museum Magnet Lower School January 2010-May 2010 Chattanooga, TN
· Assisted in preparing center activities and homework for first and third grade
· Conducted individual Guided Reading Sessions and classroom read alouds
· Observed Parent Teacher Conferences and IEP meetings
· Obtained hands-on experience from authentic classroom experiences ranging from taking attendance, assisting students with class work questions, and conducting morning meetings
· Presented math lessons using Singapore Math
· Created a two week unit along with lesson plans on ocean life and interdependence using TN State Standards
Tutor
Normal Park Lower School Spring 2010 Chattanooga, TN
· Tutored 1st grade student in fluency and sight words
· Used word recognition strategies with a focus in guided reading and balanced literacy
Other
Experience
Server, Lee’s Armandos, Chattanooga, TN, November 2007-Present
Office Assistant, UTC School of Education Office, Chattanooga, TN, August 2010-May 2011
Sales Floor Associate, Wal-Mart, Murfreesboro, TN, September 2004-November 2006
AdditionalInformation
Honors and Awards
- Recipient of Roland and Gillie Queener Carter Scholarship
- Dean’s List 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Member, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
- Member, Tennessee Education Association
- Member, TESOL: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Attended TEA Conference for Effective Classroom Management-August, 2011
- Attended TNTESOL Conference for Tennessee Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages-March, 2010
- Received Training in Fountas and Pinnell
- Participated in Degree + 3 Program
- Received Training in Easy IEP from Hamilton County Department of Education-Summer, 2010
- Representative for UTC School of Education at Career Crunch- November, 2010
- Interviewed by UTC University Relations for video featured in UT Board of Trustees meeting about personal educational experiences