Darla Newland

1310 Garland

Plainview, TX 79072

(806) 293-2324

Professional Profile

Eager to dedicate my time, ability, and enthusiasm to students and the classroom. Eager to bring middle grade students into a motivational learning experience as they discover the exciting world of Language Arts and Reading. Twenty years experience in the business world and twenty three years experience as a mother of three daughters; two of whom, have graduated with honors and one still striving toward the goal.

· Hold Major Degree in Occupational Education w/specialization in Middle School Language Arts, and Minor in Occupational Education with a specialization in Business.

· Experienced in use of the Internet and educational software.

· Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children.

· Expectation of success in all students.

Education, Honors, & Certifications

Major: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education w/specialization in Middle School Language Arts

Minor: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education w/a specialization in Business

New Mexico Jr. College (1975-1977)

Wayland Baptist University (Fall 1977)

Wayland Baptist University (2002 – 2003)

Spring 2002 – Dean’s List

Summer and Fall 2003 – President’s List

Spring 2003 – President’s List

Key Qualifications

Certified in Middle School (fourth through eighth grades) in English Language Arts and Reading.

Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.

Authentic learning is priority in Language Arts instruction.

Implement technological approaches to subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval.

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Computer Skills

· Windows and DOS, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Working knowledge of the Internet

Employment

· Dixie Electric, Inc., Hobbs, NM, August 1974 – 1976,

· First National Bank, Hobbs, NM, January 1977 - 1980

· Home Child Care, 1980-1982

· Carter County Extension Office, Ardmore, OK, 1982-1986

· Lockney Cablevision, Lockney, TX, January 1992 – July 1992

· College Heights Baptist Church, Plainview, TX, July 1992 – May 2000

· Substitute Teacher for PISD, Plainview, TX (1991 & 2000)

Family

Husband:

Lonnie, 25 years of marriage

Daughters:

Cassie McLain, 23, Staff Accountant

Elyse Newland, 18, Student at Dodge City Community College

Tara Newland, 15, Sophomore at Plainview High School

Myself:

I am 45 years of age and have spent the past 35 years of my life involved in child care, raising my own children, and working with children of various ages. Beginning in 1981, I worked as a day care provider in my home. I have directed Vacation Bible Schools for 5 years in Plainview at College Heights Baptist Church, where I am a member. In addition to VBS Director, I held positions as department director in VBS for over 20 years. I taught girls in the Junior High department for 5 years prior to returning to college to obtain my certification in teaching. My children are grown, and now I desire to dedicate myself (time, motivation, and abilities) to teaching and nurturing children in the public school system.

I desire to use instruction which motivates, is authentic, and brings all students into active learning. I will strive to use strategies and instruction which encourage success in all students, and develop positive relationships with each student. With my children being older, I believe I can invest my time, heart, and soul into the students and the classroom.

All students are valuable and can be motivated by enthusiastic teaching, intentional organized preparation, forming caring relationships, various instruction and strategies, and holding high expectations for each student in the learning process.