This document summarizes the educational and professional experience of Shameka R. Joyner. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from Fayetteville State University, a Master's degree in Secondary Education from the University of Phoenix, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Grand Canyon University. Her experience includes teaching English at various middle and high schools, as well as tutoring and substitute teaching. She has taught grades 7 through 12 and developed curriculum for reading, writing, and test preparation.
1. Objective Adjunct English Instructor (ITT)
Capella University Online
September 2015-Currently Enrolled
Doctoral Candidate (Performance Improvement In Education)
University of Phoenix Online
July 2009-March 2012
Master of Arts in Secondary Education
Graduation Date: March 2012
Fayetteville State University
June 2002-Decemeber 2008
Obtained Bachelor of Arts in English
Language, and Literature
E.E. Smith High School
June 1998-2002
Obtained Diploma
Fayetteville Technical Community College
October 2005
Obtained Effective Teacher Training Certificate
Relevant Experience
Bal Perazim Christian Academy Remediation Reading Instructor Elementary School
4921 Bragg Blvd English 3 Instructor/Journalism/Newspaper Staff
Fayetteville, NC 28303 Speech Coordinator and Instructor
910-487-4220 Recruiter for NC Opportunity Scholarship Recipient
Cumberland County Schools (7th
grade) Create and maintain a safe learning environment
Fayetteville, NC 28303 Instruct students in required Common Core Curriculum
January 2014- June 2014 Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for
7th grade, administered testing, tracked and analyzed class
performance.
Conducted group and one-on-one reading activities.
Developed excellent rapport with students
Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning
and promoted excellent student engagement.
Conducted parent conferences.
Shameka R. Joyner
7126 Kearny Avenue
Fayetteville, N.C.
910-263-6592
shamekajoyner@gmail.com
2. Harnett County Schools (8th
grade) Implemented useful instructional strategies daily
Lillington, NC 2837
August 2012-January 2013
Right Foundation/Better Beginning
Health Care Solutions
705 Cumberland Street
Fayetteville NC, 28301
Ashford University Online
Ashford University, 400 North Bluff
Blvd., Clinton, IA 52732
December 2012-July 2013
Fayetteville Technical Community
College
2201 Hull Road
Fayetteville,N.C. 28303
August 12, 2012-July 2013
Engaged students into higher order thinking skill in order
to achieve mastery of Common Core Standards (English
Language Arts) while creating a safe environment
Recruited Low Income and At Risk Students for
Tutoring
Tutored pupils in Reading/Language Arts/SAT
Prep/College Prep
Developed and Implemented Educational and
Instructional Curriculum and Appropriate Intervention
according to student needs
Grade all academic research papers and standards
Assist students with APA Format
Assist student with standard essay format
Assist students with grammar and academic
language and tone
Teach adult learners basic fundamental skills in
reading and writing.
Increase overall skill of students in subject matter
Utilize brain based strategies and necessary
instructional methods to instruct students.
Preparing Students for Standardized Test in
various content areas
Teaching Required Abeka and Cumberland
County Schools Curriculum
Creating performance and formative assessments
Redirecting inappropriate behavior in order to
produce an effective learning environment
3. Bal Perazim Christian Academy
English and U.S. History Teacher
August 17, 2009-June, 2013
Fayetteville, N.C., 28303
910 (487-4220)
Grades 9th
, 10th
, and 11th
Bal Perazim Christian Academy
English & Journalism Teacher
Incorporating Brain Based Strategies
Teaching SAT strategies and Private School
Standards and Curriculum to new teachers
Assisting students in applying for college
(essays, financial aid, application processs)
January 10-2009-June—2009
Westover High School
English1, and 2 (Journalism I)
Teaching Basic Skills in English/Writing
Creating formative and performance assessments
Fayetteville, N.C. Prepared students for National exams
Grades 9th
, 10th
, and 11th
.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING
October 2005, current
Cumberland County Schools
Ruth Ferebee (678-2300
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Children’s Favorite Colors
809 Stamper Road
Fayetteville NC
January 2004-Oct.2005
Cynthia Castle (494-1237)
Maintained a safe learning environment while teacher is
absent (Kindergarten-Twelve)
Taught and Explained Curriculum to Students
Kept an accurate record of behavior and academic
accomplishments while teacher is absent
Provided one on one mentor services for children with
developmental delays academically mentally and socially
Provided supervisor, student, parents and teacher with
goals set from psychiatrist.
Provided one on one tutoring for at risk children.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2002-2006 Nick Jerald’s Middle School Volunteered services as a step team coach for middle school
step team.
July 2009
/2010-
current
Youth Services(Summer
School) Bal Perazim Christian
Center
Volunteered services as a teacher to students who failed
English in public school while mentoring, teaching, and
assessing their skills.
4. August
2010-
Present
Joyner’s After School
Tutoring
Tutoring adolescents in Reading, Writing, English, and Study
skills.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
NC Educational SP1 License in Middle and
Secondary Education (Language Arts)
Doctoral Candidate Grand Canyon University
Completed Professional Training “Excellence in
Teaching” (August 19, 2013)
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