Constance A.

Barnes
577 Stafford Way, Carson City, Nevada 89701
(775)

291-1423

constance_barnes@ymail.com

Objective
Seeking employment as a secondary educator (grades 7-12) in the content area of social studies.

Education
2012-Current Sierra Nevada College Candidate for Masters in the Art of Teaching (M.A.T.) 2010-2012 Sierra Nevada College Bachelors of Arts in Humanities
Magna Cum Laude (3.82 GPA) Deans Highest Honors

Incline Village, NV

Incline Village, NV

Experience
April 20113-Current Long-term Substitute Teacher

Carson Middle School

Carson City, NV

Develop and implement curriculum that meets the Nevada State Standards for 7th grade social studies and leadership classes. Ensure a safe learning environment through the establishment and implementation of structured classroom management.

Assist students with academic needs after school hours to further academic growth. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 2011-Current Sierra Nevada College Incline Village, NV

Executive Assistant to Psychology Chair Teacher Assistant in various psychology courses. Each course includes implementation of course material, design and grade exams, and assist students with assignments. Responsible for advising on campus and on-line students to ensure graduation requirements are being met. Design and develop academic schedules for the SNC on-line undergraduate psychology program. Office management duties such as: schedule meetings, copy, scan, keep financial records, and train new employees.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 2010-Current Self-Employment Carson City, NV Private Tutoring Provide scholastic tutoring for grades K-12 and some college to insure academic success. Teach vital skills for academic success such as: time management, prioritizing, organization, and study habits. Explore pupils best learning advantage (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) and implement them in every students tutoring.
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2012-Current

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village, NV

Educational Probationary Mentor

Oversee and advise at risk students at the postsecondary education level. Support students with prioritizing their academic work load and time management skills. Assist students with their academic needs and help with specific assignments.

___________________________________________________________________________________________ 2009-2010 Peer Advisor Advised new students about academic schedules, institution rules and guidelines, and provided orientation. Proctored entrance exams and exams for disabled students to ensure equal opportunity for postsecondary success. Assisted with office administration duties such as: scheduling, filing, and phones management. Western Nevada College Carson City, NV

Research
Collectivism and Individualism: Impact of Age on Societal Identification, 2013

Presentations
Collectivism and Individualism: Impact of Age on Societal Identification, April 22, 2013 (Sierra Nevada College) Collectivism and Individualism: Impact of Age on Societal Identification, April 11-13,2013 (27th National Conference on Undergraduate Research) Moving our American Indian Student Beyond Just Thinking About Postsecondary Education, September 10, 2012 (University Nevada Reno) Native American Education: Improving Graduation Rates, December 2011 (Sierra Nevada College)

Native American Student Association (NASA) 8th Annual Youth Conference for the InterTribal Council of Nevada, 2011

Activities/Licensure
Licensed Substitute Teacher, State of Nevada Cinper, Inc. Board of Directors member Co-advisor of Tribe of Many Nations club at Sierra Nevada College 2012-current President of Tribe of Many Nations club at Sierra Nevada College, 2011-2012 Volunteer at the Nevada Department of Education American Heart Association CPR, AED, & First Aid certified

Professional Society Memberships

Nevada State Education Association Member, 2013 National Indian Education Association, 2012 Nevada Indian Commissions Member, 2012 Mensa, 2010

Publications
SNC Eagles Eye

References
Christina Frederick, Ph.D. - Sierra Nevada College (775) 831-1314 cfrederick@sierranevada.edu Fredina Drye-Romero - Department of Education (775) 687-9143 fromero@doe.nv.gov George McNulty, Ph.D. - Western Nevada College (775) 445-3259 gmcnulty@wnc.edu