Education

University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 2017-present
Master of Library and Information Studies, In Progress
Current Grade Point Average: 4.0

University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 2008-2011
Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education, 2010, special distinction
Grade Point Average: 4.0

Rose State College, Midwest City, Oklahoma, 2006-2008
Associate of Arts, Pre-Education, 2008
Grade Point Average: 4.0

Research

Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Post-Graduate Research, 2011
Research adviser: Dr. Debbie Rodgers
-Action research on the use of extrinsic rewards in the classroom setting
-Analysis of the effects of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation
-Utilized anecdotal notes, questionnaires and interviews

Research Interests

-Information seeking behaviors of children and young adults
-Motivating factors that contribute to the pursuit of information and information
analysis
-Use of library settings and other areas of information gathering, utilization, and
creating

 Work Experience

Educator, 2011-present
Harrah Public Schools, Harrah, Oklahoma
First Grade Teacher, 2011-2019
Music Teacher, 2019-present
-Planned and delivered instruction in all content areas to children with varying
academic abilities and development levels
-Researched, analyzed, and utilized developmentally appropriate and effective
instructional practices
-Created and implemented curriculum and supplemental materials
-Fostered skills to help children gather and utilize information
-Operated, and supported students in utilizing, physical and digital resources

 Awards and Honors

-Berniece W. Young Scholarship Recipient, 2018-2019
-OSLA Scholarship Fund Recipient, 2018-2019
-Harrah Public Schools Teacher of the Year, 2013-2014
-Virginia Smith Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2013-2014
-President’s Honor Roll (all semesters), 2006-2011
-Member of Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, 2010-2011
-Member of Transfer Leadership Class, 2008-2009
-Nadine R. Vincent Scholarship Recipient, 2009
-Judith Bratcher Crockett Scholarship in Education, 2009
-Sooner Heritage Scholarship, 2008
-Phi Theta Kappa Award, 2008
-Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, 2007-2008
-Vice-President of Scholarship
-Social Sciences Division Tuition Waiver Scholarship, 2007-2008
-Academic Distinguished Student Scholarship, 2006-2007

 Community Involvement

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Harrah Committee Member, 2005-Present
-Served as chair of communications, entertainment, and public relations sub-
committees
Parent Teacher Organization Member and Volunteer, 2011-Present
Oklahoma Teen Book Con Volunteer – November 16, 2019
Volunteer Basketball Coach – Athletic Association of Harrah, 2013-2016