Professional Resume

Ms. Lyndsi Gayle Clements

4855 Airline Drive, Apt 33A, Bossier City, LA  71111
(318)-560-5308
Professional Objective

To find a teaching position in which I can create an atmosphere in the Social Studies classroom that will be conducive to dynamic student learning.  In an increasingly global society, students need a well rounded Social Studies education in which they are exposed to a variety of world views and real world comparison scenarios in the classroom on a daily basis.   

Education, Honors, and Certifications

High School Diploma, Class of 1999
Benton High School, Benton, LA 
Bachelor of the Arts: Secondary Education Social Studies, Class of 2010
Louisiana State University-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA.  
Provisional Certifications
LA State Secondary Education Teaching License.  As of 2011, pending application approval.
Awards
LSU-S Chancellor’s List: Fall 2008, Fall 2009
LSU-S Dean’s List: Spring 2008, Spring 2009

Key Qualifications

·        Semester of full time student teaching under Mr. Eric Flowers at Airline High School, Bossier City, LA

·        Certified in Secondary Education: Social Studies as of 2011 by the Louisiana Department of Education

·        Plan and instruct each lesson using a variety of resources, with an intense focus on technology inclusion in daily lessons and classroom learning activities. 

 ·        Implement real world approaches and comparisons to subject material presented.

Key Classroom Technology Skills

·         Software Skills: PC and MAC proficient, familiar with Linux system

·         PC Software:  Microsoft Windows®: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Internet Explorer, WordPerfect, Adobe Creative Suite, Gimp, Audacity, Windows Movie Maker

·         MAC Software:  MAC  OS X Snow Leopard, Garage Band, Aperture, iTunes, QuickTime, iWork, Inspiration, iPhoto, iMovie, Final Cut, Key Note, Safari, Firefox, Star Quiz

·         Advanced Internet capabilities

·         Troubleshooting Skills:  Software installation, virus and spyware removal, system performance problems, printer and hardware installation/maintenance.  

Professional Organizations

National Council for the Social Studies
National Council for History Education
International Society for Technology in Education 

References 

Mr. Eric Flowers

Cooperating Teacher for Student Teaching Semester, Airline High School

Mr. Rick Carson

Assistant Principal of Instruction, Youree Drive Middle School

Mrs. Georgie Ruth Lee

Retired Teacher, College Student Teacher Supervisor