1039 CR NW 1080
SULPHUR BLUFF, TEXAS 75481
(903)632-0072 OR (903)573-7930
dd68@hotmail.com, lhume@leo.tamu-commerce.edu
Skills
Have extensive background in abnormal psychology
Can speak some Spanish
Have computer experience as well as record keeping
Good with children of any age
Qualifications
Discipline style is firm but fair
Enjoy challenging situations
Can work as a team player, but especially behind the scenes
Effective as an advocate for students and parents
Work Experience
2007-2008 Self employed, Senior Consultant, Mary Kay Cosmetics
Position: Senior Consultant
Description: I run my own Mary Kay business, which entails talking to customers
of all persuasions, managing the day-today schedule of my assistant, ordering stock and
inventory, and developing leadership skills through mentoring of recruits
Fall 2007 Texas A & M University-Commerce
Position: Writing Tutor, Department of Literature and Languages
Description: Helping students who are in the first year writing program by guiding them
through the development of their writing skills, teaching "brainstorming" and "idea development" to undergrads- Spring 2007 Texas A & M University-Commerce
Position: Graduate Assistant, Department of Literature and Languages
Description: Was assistant to three faculty members, as well as helping instructors manage an online teaching environment. Assisted lead faculty member with development of curriculum for Organizational Behavior, Principles of Management, and Principles of Marketing. Assisted with grading both lecture and online assignments. Performed research under the guidance of faculty regarding management and organizational behavior. - 2006-2008 Sulphur Springs Independent School District
Position: Substitute Teaching
Description: Worked in a variety of classroom situations, including behavior and special education - 2005-2006 Pittsburg Independent School District
Position: Life Skills Teacher/Homebound Teacher
Description: Taught and supervised children with low incidence disabilities, adjusting instruction to meet each child’s individual needs, designed Local District Alternative Assessments (LDAA) for students who were required to be tested in reading, math, and writing activities, created lesson plans geared according to each student’s Individualized Education Programs (IEP), designed behavior programs for students with low incidence disabilities, Performed routine record keeping of both student progress and SHARS (School and Health Related Services) related activities, directed activities of the in-class aid and/ or nurses, provided assistive technology services, and adapted physical education instruction ; as homebound teacher, made sure students who were unable to attend school completed in-school assignments as well as adjusting instruction to meet each child’s individual needs - 2003-2004; Spring of 2005 Mount Pleasant Independent School District
Position: Long-term substitute, student teacher
Description: Performed instruction in the absence of
Regular instructor or assistant; became familiar with
Behavior and discipline policies of larger school
District; came to campuses prepared for any and all
Instructional situations; Student taught in Life Skills
Classroom in functional academics, content mastery,
Severe and profound - 2002-2003 At Home Healthcare
Position: Provider
Description: Performed personal care tasks for elderly and people with disabilities, included cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and assistance with personal care, also provided personal companionship - 2001-2002 Hospitality House
Position: PRN/Mental health technician
Description: Worked in many capacities in the facility, including nurse’s assisting (mental health technician), teaching and social services (rehabilitation technician); had experience with a behavior program; assisted clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), wrote some personal care plans and did routine record keeping - 2001-2002 Citadel Security
Position: Non-commissioned Security Officer
Description: Monitored the gate of the Winfield South Mine (TXU), greeted visitors at front gate, kept watch for fires and accidents, monitored rainfall and number of trains going and leaving the facility; also measure temperature with a thermometer - 1995-1996 Northeast Texas Community College newspaper The Eagle
Position: Student reporter
Description: Reported and wrote news and feature
Stories concerning college and surrounding community;
Took photographs; did proofreading and paste-up
Volunteer Experience
Safe-T Crisis Center- Battered Women’s Shelter and Sexual Assault Program
Cypress Basin Hospice
Fairview Cemetery Association
I AM SPECIAL Too,-organization for students with special needs
State Board of Educator Certification
Special Education (EC-12) Expires (09/10/2010)
Texas Commission on Private Security
Professional Development
- Attended training on PDAS evaluation system at Region 8
- Attended T. R. I. P. I Academy for teachers of students with low-incidence disabilities
- Received training on adapted physical education
- Received training on Autism
- Sat on Student Intervention Team at Pittsburg Primary for students at-risk of being referred for special education because of academic failure, low performance or behavior
- Served as a mentor in-class to undergraduates seeking teacher certification in bilingual/ESL
Publications; Presentations
Collaborated on a study with a teacher from Greenville Independent School District on therapy animals and their use with children; Tentatively scheduled for publication- Presented Bilingual/ESL and Special Education in the Digital Age. This is a learning concept developed for students identified for both bilingual/ESL and special education. Based on the Sheltered Instruction Observaton Protocol and Universal Design for Learning. My concept will be called "Universal Design for Sheltered Instruction". Going to use this as I apply to the doctoral program for higher education
Education
- Texas A & M University-Commerce
Master’s of Science
Major: Reading
Specialization: English as a Second Language
Minor:Psychology
Scheduled graduation date: May 2011 - Texas A & M University-Commerce
Master's of Education
Major: Elementary Education Minor: Special Education
Scheduled graduation date: May 2010 - Texas A & M University-Commerce
Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice
Major: Criminal Justice
Graduated: May 2001 - Texas A & M University-Commerce
Bachelor’s of Science
Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology
Graduated: May 1998
Northeast Texas Community College - Associate of Science
Major: Social Work Minor: Applied Psychology
Graduated May 1996 - Sulphur Bluff Independent School District
High School Diploma
Graduated: May 1995
Future Plans
To teach in a Discipline Classroom
To design a good discipline program per the campus administration- To teach at least three years in a public school
- To become certified in EC-4 ESL
- To become certified in 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading
- To become an all-level Reading Specialist
- To obtain doctorate in Higher Education with a minor in criminology and educational psychology
- To open a not-for-profit ministry mentoring program for youth at-risk both academically and personally in my community
- References
Available on request
