Marquetta Strait

mstrait@claflin.edu P.O. Box 7617, Orangeburg, SC 29117 803.308.4735

Education:
Claflin University | Orangeburg, SC Bachelor of Science Elementary Education, Minor: English May 2014 Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg, SC August 2009 May 2011 Certifications:

Praxis I- Mathematics-178 , Reading-176, Writing-175 Principles of Learning and Teaching: K-6-170

Work Experience:
Claflin Universitys National Professional Development (NPD) Teacher Candidate 2012 Present Mentor English as Second Language (ESL) students Plan & teach curriculum for ESL pupils Collaborate with teachers and my ESOL mentor AmeriCorps Claflin Universitys Saturday Academy Student Teacher 2011 Present Mentor & tutor middle school students in reading and writing Manage database for student attendance & logistics Orangeburg Calhoun Technical Online College Help Desk Associate January 2011 Present Resolve student issues reported with their courses Provide assistance to students with registration assistance & university resources Converted the colleges syllabi to an electronic database C & M Learning Center Student Teacher Summer 2008 Planned & Implemented recreational and enrichment activities for 1st & 2nd grade students Helped to maintain compliancy with South Carolina standards Produced presentations and projects

Freelance Work:
Child Care Provider | Orangeburg, SC January 2007 Present Provide a balanced daily program that involved play, learning, rest and nutrition Create a learning environment that facilitated creativity, problem solving and social skills Middle School Tutor | Orangeburg, SC February 2010 2012 Provide instructional units and activities focused on mathematics, reading and writing Provide tutelage in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social studies content areas

Community Service & Volunteerism:

State Office of the Department of Social Services | Columbia, SC June 2006 May 2009 National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)| Orangeburg, SC December 2012-Present South Carolina State University Student Success and Retention Program 2006 Present AmeriCorps Saturday Academy | Orangeburg, SC 2011 Present Girl Scouts of America 1997 Present Family Career and Community Leaders of America 2007 2009

Professional Conferences:
Carolina TESOL Conference| Spartanburg, SC November 8-10, 2012
AmeriCorps-Points of Light's Conference on Volunteering and Service| Chicago, IL June 09-15, 2012

Honors & Awards:

National Society of Leadership and Success Claflin Universitys Deans List Abundant Life Outreach Ministries Sunday School Secretary Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical Colleges Deans List 3 semesters Excellence in Child Care Award 1st Place Winner in Illustrated Talk Category (Topic: Online Dangers) Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Competition National Technical Honor Society