Education:

Bachelor of Arts May 2002

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
GPA 3.0, Deans List

Work Experience:

Art Teacher, Grades 5-8 7/2004 Present

Logan Middle School
Create, plan and teach lessons to all students, including special education population
Evaluate students using rubrics in harmony with the Marzano methodology
Developed current district curriculum in accord with the core curriculum standards
Integrate technology using multiple programs; see software experience
Teach talented & gifted students entrepreneurship using the BizWorld curriculum

Art Teacher, Grades K-5 9/2003 6/2004

Lynnhaven Elementary, Virginia Beach
Create, plan and teach lessons to all students, including special education population
Evaluate students using the Discipline Based Art Education model
Developed classroom management skills in harmony with Kagan techniques
Recognized as Virginia Beach City Public Schools Art Teacher Rookie of the Year
Worked closely with administrators and special education teachers to provide the desired
experience for every child [Lynnhaven is a Title I school]

Ophthalmic Technician Summer 2005-2008

Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Taking patient history including vision and medications
Administer drops for dilation, anesthetic, glaucoma, steroid and antibiotic
Check intraocular pressure using the tonopen and Goldmann tonometer
Contact lens instructions (one-on-one interactions)
Assisting doctors with exams and scribing for them
Performing computerized tests such as Heidelberg Retina Topography (HRT), Corneal
Topography, Pachymetry, Visual Fields, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Other instrument used: Lensometer, Keratometer, Autorefractor, EPIC refractions

Ophthalmic Technician 10/2002 5/2003

Mazzuca Eye & Laser Center
Information gathering from patients
Contact lens instructions (one-on-one interactions)
Assisting doctors with exams and procedures

Ophthalmic Technician 2000 -2002

Galman & Freidburg Eye Associates
Interactions with pediatric to elderly patients
Contact lens instructions (one-on-one interactions)
Working with up to four doctors

Contact Lens Technician 1998 2000

Eye Center of Delaware Summer 2011
Contact lens instruction
Contact lens ordering and checking in
Bill reconciliation
Strong patient contact
Liaison for company representatives

Medical Receptionist 1997 1998

Douglas J. Lavenburg, M.D.
Multi-line phones
Insurance and referral knowledge
Contact lens ordering and checking in

Sales Experience:

HP Representative
Market Source 7/2007- 11/2009
Train customer service reps at the retail level
Assist customers purchase HP products

Deck the Walls 8/2004 5/2006

Design custom framing pieces for customers

Gold Key Resorts 5/2003 7/2003

Book timeshare tours for commission sales

Frame Stylist/Apprentice Optician 8/2002 5/2003

Lenscrafters
Evaluate customers need for glasses
Style frames for persons face
Measure for appropriate lens height
Sales driven position

Software Experience:

Google Apps for Education Multiple cloud-based software

Microsoft Suite Multiple POS software programs