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Jennifer McDaniel
Email:
JMcD@cox.net


Objective

To continue my education at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, then transfer into a College of Education to receive my Teaching Degree.


Education

2003 - Present: Chandler-Gilbert Community College   

  • Introduction to Exceptional Learner (Fall 2005)
  • Microsoft Windows XP for Education Majors (Spring 2005)
  • Microsoft Publisher for Education Majors (Spring 2005)
  • Electronic Portfolios for Education Majors (Spring 2005)
  • Relationship in a Classroom Setting (Fall 2004)
  • Computer Science for Education Majors (Fall 4004)</FONT>
  • Cultural Diversity in Education (Spring 2004)  
  • Introduction to Education (Fall 2003)


Employment

2001 - Present: Legard-McDaniel Electric Inc. and KEM Homes, Inc.

  • Administrative Assistant
    • Work with computer databases
    • Process employee time and attendance 
    • Process accounts payables
    • Improve and organize systems and programs already in place
    • Implement new systems and programs
    • Provide customer relations
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1998 - 2001: Best Buy

  • Department Supervisor/Senior
    • Completed employees' monthly reviews
    • Supervised over 20 employees
    • Worked with management to create schedules
    • Organized programs and systems for my department
    • Implemented new systems and programs
    • Learned first-class customer relation skills
    • Worked with other supervisors to improve morale of other employees
    • Directed monthly employee meetings and new employee orientations
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Education Field Experience

Fall 2005: Chandler-Gilbert Community College

  • Highland High School (Gilbert)
30 Hours
  • Worked with students who have mild to moderate mental retardations
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Spring 2005: Chandler-Gilbert Community College

  • Boys and Girls Club and Teen Center (Chandler)
    • 6 Hours
      • Helped students with homework
      • Worked with students using technology
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Fall 2004: Chandler-Gilbert Community College

  • Williams Community School
    • Helped to organize supply rooms
  • Boys and Girls Club
    • Volunteered at the "Techalathon"
    • Helped children with technology based activities
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  • Mesquite High School
    • 20 hours
      • Gained an understanding about classroom management at the High School level
      • Gained an understanding about the importance of technology in the classroom
      • Worked with High School students in typing classes and computer maintenance classes
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Spring 2004: Chandler-Gilbert Community College

  • Gila Community School
    • 20 hours
      • Gained understanding of Native American Culture
      • Worked with Native American students on preparation for the AIMS test
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  • San Marcos Elementary School
    • Tutored young students in preparation of the AIMS test

Fall 2003: Chandler-Gilbert Community College

  • Highland Junior High School
    • 15.5 hours
      • Worked with students in both computer and science labs
      • Helped teachers prepare labs
      • Analyzed different teaching philosophies
      • Became knowledgeable about Junior High procedures and policies
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  • Higley High School
    • 12 hours
      • Analyzed different teaching philosophies
      • Became knowledgeable about high school procedures and policies
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  • Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley (Williams Campus)
    • Helped to create a Halloween Craft Party
    • Worked with children creating Halloween Crafts
  • Williams Community School
    • Helped to create annual "Fall Festival"
    • Worked with children
  • Boys and Girls Club and Teen Center (Chandler)
    • Volunteered at the "Techalathon"
    • Helped children with technology based activities
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Computer Skills

Extensive Knowledge of:

  • Microsoft Programs (1998, 2000, & XP 2003)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Works
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Internet Explorer
  • Blackboard
  • TaskStream - Electronic Portfolio
  • Keyboarding Skills

Professional Development

Fall 2005

  • 11/4/2005: Making Connections: Third Annual Future Teachers Conference
  • 11/1/2005:  Conversations about Teaching Compensation and Literature in Grades 9-14: Student Presentor
  • 9/13/2005: Larry Johnson, 2005 Teacher of the year Ambassador

Spring 2005

  • 4/18/2005: Linda Laneback, 2005 Teacher of the year Ambassador
  • 4/7/2005: Williams Teacher Education Program Information Night (Participant in Student Panel)
  • 4/5/2005: Maricopa Community Colleges Strategic Conversations: Making Student Connections Conference
  • 3/31/2005-4/3/2005: NEA-Retired Intergenerational Teacher Mentoring Project Conference in Seattle, Washington

Fall 2004

  • 12/2/2004: Became a Student member of the National Education Association (NEA)
  • 11/19/2004: Paving the Way: Second Annual Future Teachers Conference
  • 9/23/2004: Education Panel
  • 9/16/2004: Cindy Chovich, 2004 Arizona Teacher of the year Ambassador

Spring 2004

  • 2/19/2004: Immigration Panel Discussion
  • Spring, 04: CGCC Hunger Banquet
  • Spring, 04: ASU East Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser

Fall 2003

  • 11/14/2004: F.T.A. sponsored Future Teachers Conference

Leadership Experience

June 2005 - present

  • Secretary - State Youth Political Organization
  • Vice Chairwoman - East Valley Chapter of Youth Political Organization
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May 2004 - present

  • President - Alpha Sigma Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

October 30, 2004

  • Student Leader at CGCC "Into the Streets" Activity

September 2004 - June 2005

  • Secretary - State Youth Political Organization
  • Secretary/ Treasurer - East Valley Chapter of Youth Political Organization

May 2004 - May 2005

  • Vice-President - Teachers Of Tomorrow Organization at Chandler-Gilbert Community College


Scholastic Achievements

  • 4/22/2005: Member of the Alpha Sigma Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • 4/1/2005: Named on the National Dean's List 
  • 3/11/2005: Member of The National Scholars Honor Society


Awards and Achievments

May 12th, 2005

  • Recognized by the instructional team at CGCC's Teacher education Program as a finalist for the first annual Promising Teacher Distinction

Fall 2003 - present

  • Service Learning Certificates at Chandler-Gilbert Community College - Completed over 100 hours of service learning

Security Clearance

  • Finger print clearance

Special Skills

  • Efficient communication skills
  • Self-motivated and hard-working
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Detail oriented, analytical and a quick learner
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Author: Jeni McDaniel
Last modified: 12/11/2005 6:33 PM (EDT)