Business Teacher

Posted on: 2009-05-30

Beverly M. Thomas EDUCATION Houston Baptist University Houston, Texas Degree: Master of Liberal Arts February 1997 Alcorn State University Lorman, Mississippi Degree: B.S., Business Education May 1974 WORK EXPERIENCE Position: Classroom Teacher (Grade 9) August 1998-Present Alief Independent School District Houston, Texas Duties: · teach business education and technology application subjects · monitor and evaluate student learning and appropriate use/care of equipment and facilities · participate in career and technology education staff development and training programs · serve as department chair; manage departmental budget Position: Part-Time Online Instructor November 2005-Present University of Phoenix (Axia College) Houston, Texas Duties: provide instruction to distance learners in an asynchronous environment; facilitate group discussions Position: Classroom Teacher (Grades 10-12) August 1996-May 1997 Houston Independent School District Houston, Texas Duties: taught keyboarding and other business subjects to grades 10-12; served as a senior sponsor Position: Administrative Secretary October 1993-December 1995 Baylor College of Medicine (Department of Family Medicine) Houston, Texas Duties: performed clerical and administrative tasks for medical professionals in a clinic setting Position: Word Processor October 1985-September 1993 Rice University Houston, Texas Duties: completed typing jobs for faculty and staff of the Jones Graduate School of Business Position: Field Auditor April 1975-June 1984 State Medicaid Commission, Quality Control Division Jackson, Mississippi Duties: verified medical coding and reviewed billing documents to assure compliance with state and federal regulations CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES Texas Teaching Certificate (April 1997): Business Composite, Lifetime Credentials ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS Texas State Teachers Association National Education Association AWARDS AND HONORS Mentor Teacher: University of Houston Interns Publications: “Lesson Plan of the Week,” Education World website