1. Francie Holder
802 Keith Drive
LaVergne, TN 37086
(615) 542-0340
mbrh6274@yahoo.com
Professional Summary
I am at the point in my career where I am highly motivated to make a career change from
a teacher to corporate training or another position my skills would qualify me for. I am
knowledgeable about theories and methods used in designing, developing and delivering
successful curriculum. I am dependable and resourceful, professional, adept to
organizing and facilitating management and team building programs.
Qualifications
• Curriculum development and assessment
• MS Office proficient
• Technologically savvy
• Quick learner
• Extensive knowledge of training methods
• Team Player
• Exceptional Communicator
• Detailed Orientated
• Created and delivered presentations to students and adults
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
• Self-motivated
Professional Highlights
• Applied and received a $29,000 grant to be applied to make my classroom an
eMINTS classroom, (enhancing Missouri’s Instructional Networked Teaching
Strategies)-2007.
• Received 150 hours of technology training to enhance my eMINTS classroom.
• Assisted in evaluating online curriculum for MoVip (Missouri Virtual Instruction
Program), including advanced placement curriculum.
• Applied and received an $850 grant for my Forensic Science class.
Education and Certification
• Bachelors in Science Education, received from Oklahoma Christian University of
Science and Arts, 1989.
• Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction received from the University of Phoenix
April of 2010.
2. • Master’s in Science Education, May 2014 University of Nebraska-Kearney.
• State of Texas Teacher Certification, certified in grades 6-12, Biology, Chemistry,
Physical Science, Computer Science, Science Composite, lifetime.
• State of Missouri Teacher Certification, certified in grades 5-12, General Science,
Biology and Chemistry, lifetime.
• State of Tennessee Certification, certified in grades 7-12, Chemistry and Biology,
Highly Qualified.
• eMINTS certification-completed 2 years (150 hours) of technology training,
inquiry-based teaching, and cooperative learning techniques.
Experience
• Taught 7th
-10 grade science at Oklahoma Christian Academy, Edmond, OK
(1990)
• Taught 9th
grade Physical Science at an inner city school in Houston, TX,
Jefferson Davis High School, (1991-1992).
• Taught Honors Physical Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry
and Physics at Northland Christian School, Houston, TX (1992-1994).
• Taught 9th
grade Physical Science and 10th
grade Biology at Westfield High
School, Spring, TX.
• Taught 6th
, 7th
and 8th
grade science at Luckett Christian Academy, Royal Oak, MI
(1998-1999)
• Taught advanced biology at El Dorado Springs High School, El Dorado Springs,
MO (2008-2009).
• Taught chemistry and forensic science at El Dorado Springs High School, El
Dorado Springs, MO (2006-2011).
• Taught Principles of Technology II and Chemistry at La Vergne High School.
• Taught online classes for adults at Learning Bridges.com.
• Taught Human Anatomy and Physiology at Motlow 2013-2014.
• Currently teaching chemistry and physical science at Ezell Harding Christian
School.
• Taught Power Science Biology/Chemistry at Lipscomb University, Fall 2014.
Computer Skills
• Internet: Extensive use of the Internet for professional use.
• Webquest: Use of webquest in the classroom and have written some myself.
• Software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint
• Smartboard: Extensive use of Smartboard in classroom.
3. References
Kim Bowmaster, Head of Science Department at El Dorado Springs High School, El
Dorado Springs, MO. (417) 321-5117.
Jamie Starling, Lead Teacher Luckett Christian Academy, Royal Oak, MI. Now in
Tennessee, (615) 339-6050.
Tim Lavender, Preacher at Smyrna Church of Christ, (615) 397-7847.
Lisa Smith, Department Head at Ezell-Harding Christian School, (615) 400-8990.