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Teacher Education & Training: 

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University - Graduated December 2015.

Certifications from the state of Texas: 
Core Subjects Grades 4-8	(Current)
Core Subjects Grades EC-6	(Current)
English Language Arts and Reading Grades 4-8	(Current)
English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades EC-8	(Current)

Teacher Experience:
Middle School English Teacher in Texas Public Schools (August 2016- May 2020)
Public speaking skills are a part of the curriculum for Texas ELAR standards. 
6th Grade English Language Arts and Reading Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills Section B
(1) Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking--oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion. The student is expected to:

(A) listen actively to interpret a message, ask clarifying questions, and respond appropriately;

(B) follow and give oral instructions that include multiple action steps;

(C) give an organized presentation with a specific stance and position, employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, natural gestures, and conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively; and

(D) participate in student-led discussions by eliciting and considering suggestions from other group members, taking notes, and identifying points of agreement and disagreement.