Using Non-Live Internet Tools to Build Student Skills in a Restrictive Setting. By: Kenyatta K. Robertson

Working independently as an Information Resource Consultant, I seek educational institutions and/or business corporations that are looking to enhance their teaching and training through the integration of technology. I conduct research, plan, and present proposals for their selection of the technologies that will most likely meet their training needs based on the goals and objectives of the institutions and corporations, and oversee the implementation of the technology.

Create and implement English Language Arts Lesson plans to assist students in elevating their performance in the subject. I assess students, administer and grade assessments, and assign and grade homework accordingly.

Fill-in for regular classroom teachers to continue effective instruction in their absence. I provide instruction to students by following lesson plans, modifying and creating lesson plans as needed to ensure that instruction is continued. I monitor students, assess and grade students as needed, discipline students as needed, and administer tests and quizzes as directed. I manage records to include lunch count and attendance, field trip forms etc., and I ensure that students are kept safe and secure in the instructional environment.

Assigned as a Federal contractor; provided classroom teaching and lab instruction of computers and software programs to approximately 18 students per semester at a United States Federal Penitentiary.

Coordinated activities and directed training of students; instructing students in the areas of typing, basic computer skills, and software programs; training students to successfully perform office-related skills, familiarizing them with practices that are required to effectively manage office operations.

Effectively taught and communicated with students from diverse backgrounds, monitoring and assisting them as they completed assignments, tests, quizzes, and projects that were designed to meet their individual needs.

Developed, maintained, and evaluated the curriculum, making recommendations to maintain and/or enhance program effectiveness.

In the Special Education classroom setting, assisted teachers with academic instruction and classroom activities; such as grading assignments, presenting mini-lessons to students, and implementing instructional programs that reinforced skills to assist in improving the academic success of students.

Administered tests to students, graded exams, reviewed homework assignments; and performed duties such as light typing and data entry, routine sorting and filing, and maintaining various records and forms.

Communicated with parents via telephone, email, etc., to notify them of any information and news regarding their students, recorded log of communication to parents, scheduled parent or teacher appointments, and gathered appropriate materials as needed to carry out appointments.