Lou Ann Tatum

10390 FM 128 Ben Franklin, Texas 75415 (903-332-0068) louann.tatum@yahoo.com Objective: Actively pursuing a position with an independent school district where I can teach Secondary English and maximize my teaching skills. Desired position would be long term employment beneficial to my growth as an educator. I would like to use my English experiences to help students with the school to prepare for their future. Summary of Qualifications: Results-oriented, high energy, hands-on professional with successful training in the teaching field. Experience in lesson planning, implementing lessons, classroom management, team teaching, and organization skills. Major strengths include strong leadership, excellent communication skills, competent, strong team player, attention to detail, dutiful respect for compliance in all regulated environments and teaching experience skills including high school aide, cheerleading coach, school bus driver, yearbook staff, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and senior sponsor. Computer and Internet literate. Skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint, Publisher, Windows 8, and Vista Education: BA in grade levels 6-12 English Certification, May 2014 Major and Department: English, Literature and Languages Major Concentration: 8-12 Certification Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, Texas Skills: Teaching Taught grades 9-12 English in my Residency at Cooper High School Practiced and implemented classroom management Prepared and taught lessons to grades 9-12 English and English honors Used promethean board, Elmo, and overhead teaching in lesson plans Tutored high school and junior high students in the computer lab as an aide Coached high school and junior high cheerleading squad Guided students in Fellowship of Christian Athletes Trained students in the school yearbook preparation and publication Transported students home and to extracurricular events on school bus Planning/Organization Planned Fellowship of Christian Athletes events, involving students from high school to college campuses for events Organized cheerleading events and fundraisers for low-income students Developed and printed the school yearbook Directed the homecoming ceremonies for football Work History: Secretary, Cooper Housing Authority, Cooper, TX, Aug 2009-June 2010 Teacher Aide/Bus Driver, Fannindel High School, Ladonia, TX, Jan 2003-May 2004 Secretary, Supreme Beef Packers, Ladonia, TX, Apr 1995-Nov 2000