Resume

Jacquelyn LaRue

Summary:

I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas (1979), and taught 5^th grade for 4 years before beginning a family. Since that time I have worked as a substitute teacher in the Goose Creek CISD, and most recently have worked with the City of Baytown Public Library’s "Families Learning Together" program.

Education:

September 1975 – August 1979	Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas. B.S. Degree in Elementary Education, 1979.
September 1973 – May 1975	Florida College, Temple Terrace, Florida. Associate of Arts Degree in Elementary Education, 1975. Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Additional Training / Certification:

Project Based Learning for Beginning Level ESL Students, April 2001 -- Teleconference hosted by Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.
Ellis ESL Workshop 2000 – Use of "Ellis ESL" software
Rosetta Stone 1999 – Use of "Rosetta Stone" ESL software
Texas Examination of Current Administrators and Teachers 1996 – Passed both portions of the TECAT
Lee College 1992 – Substitute Teacher Certification Program

Volunteer Experience:

Spring, 2000	Taught "English as a Second Language" class at Iglesia Bautista de Immanuel, Baytown, Texas.
1993-1994	"HOSTS" Mentor at Harlem Elementary, Baytown, Texas. -- Helped with Reading Skills of 1^st and 2^nd grade at-risk students.

Professional Experience:

2003 -	Goose Creek CISD – Substitute Teacher, primarily in elementary schools.
2001 - 2002	City of Baytown Sterling Municipal Library – ESL Teacher, "Families Learning Together" program; I taught English language classes to Spanish speaking adults. Harris County Department of Education – (concurrent with Sterling Library) – taught level 3 English as a Second Language to adults having various native languages.
1997 – 2000	City of Baytown Sterling Municipal Library – Computer Technician, "Families Learning Together" program; I assisted adult Spanish speaking students in learning English using the Rosetta Stone software. I also taught classes when needed.
1992 – 1995	Goose Creek CISD – Substitute Teacher, primarily in elementary schools.
1980 – 1983	Buna Independent School District, Buna, Texas – Served as a fifth grade teacher for three years. Assisted in developing Five-Year Plan Curriculum Guide, and selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
1979 – 1980	Hardin Independent School District, Hardin, Texas – Served as a fifth grade teacher, instructing in math, reading, art, and science.
1979	Lamar University, Department of Government, Beaumont, Texas – Worked during the summer under Dr. Thomas Sanders. Assisted in design and implementation of Lamar Carpool program. Also performed various office duties.

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