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Education

• (2007) B.A. in English Education
  Old Dominion University, Norfolk Virginia
  Graduated from the Honors College.
• (2003) Educated at Home
  High School Diploma awarded through Seton Home Study School.

Teaching Positions

• (2008-Present) Grade 7 Language Arts
  Crestwood Middle School, Chesapeake, Virginia
 Experience serving standard, honors, and inclusion students.
• (2008-09) Read 180 Reading Intervention Program
  Crestwood Middle School, Chesapeake, Virginia
  Managed the Grade 7 Read 180 pilot program.

Employment

• (2008-present) Grade 7 Language Arts Teacher
  Crestwood Middle School, Chesapeake, Virginia
• (2004-08) Camp Commissioner, Summers 2004-06, 2008
  Pipsico Scout Reservation, Tidewater Council B.S.A.
  Served as public relations officer for leaders and visiting family members. Inspected campsites for compliance with health and safety standards. Maintained camp staff computer network. Supervised staff training and ongoing development. Managed adult leadership training. Aided in assigning troops to campsites.
• (2007) Camp Area Director: Handicraft, Summer
  Pipsico Scout Reservation, Tidewater Council, B.S.A.
  Managed program area instructing six merit badges. Supervised staff of two merit badge counselors. Assisted in preservation of Scouting memorabilia. Assisted in development of new camp programs.
• (2002-03) Camp Counselor, Summers
  Pipsico Scout Reservation, Tidewater Council, B.S.A.
  Taught basic first aid and camping skills to new campers. Supervised overnight hikes and campouts. Taught pottery, leatherworking, and environmental awareness. Served as interim manager of camp store for latter half of summer, 2003.

Projects, Skills, and Products

• (2011) Creator of Writespire
  Writespire is an application for iOS mobile devices that helps poets and songwriters come up with fresh ideas for their work. It is available in the iTunes app store for only 99¢.
• (2010) Co-Founder and Website Administrator of the Pipsico History Project
  The Pipsico History Project exists to document and preserve the history of Pipsico Scout Reservation.
• (2010) Creator of the ePAT to CSV data conversion tool
  The ePAT to CSV data conversion tool takes the output from Pearson. Education’s ePAT test preparation software and converts it into CSV files. Once reformatted, data may be easily analyzed with a spreadsheet to identify areas of weakness in students’ understanding. This software has been actively employed in SOL review since its creation.
• (2010) Founder and Co-Owner, Lazy Cat Media, LLC
  Lazy Cat Media, LLC is a small publishing company dedicated to producing high-quality media, games, and educational material at a reasonable price.

Awards and Honors

• (2005) Founder’s Award
  Blue Heron Lodge #349, Tidewater Council, B.S.A
 Awarded for “outstanding service” to Scouting and the Order of the Arrow.
• (2004) Vigil Honor
  Blue Heron Lodge #349, Tidewater Council, B.S.A
  Awarded for “distinguished contributions beyond the immediate responsibilities of their position of office” to Scouting and the Order of the Arrow.
• (2002) Eagle Scout Award
  Earned while a member of Boy Scout Troop 234, Merrimac District, Tidewater Council, B.S.A.