Shayla R. Brooks
1614 Long Ridge Road
Plymouth , North Carolina 27962
shayla_brooks@hotmail.com
Phone: (252) 793-9404

Summary of Qualifications

• Reliable and well-rounded graduate who has experience with the use of several technologies and software.
• College teaching experience and several years of tutoring experience at all levels of education.
• Has proven ability to work independently.
• Enjoys collaborating with others and possesses a positive work ethic.
• Takes pleasure in learning new things.

Education

M.Ed. in Technology Education
Minor: Communication
North Carolina State University; Raleigh, NC
Current GPA: 3.6/4.0
Completed: August 9, 2005

B.S. in Computer Science, Minor: Physics
Elizabeth City State University
GPA: 3.329/4.0
Graduated May 10, 2003 – Cum Laude Honors

Certifications/Credentials

• Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate – Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
• Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate – Microsoft Word 2002 (XP)
• Business Education Praxis II – Passed according to NC requirements

Work Experience

Elizabeth City State University - 08/2005 – Present
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Adjunct Faculty

• Instruct 3 sections of GE 115 – College Algebra
• Perform other departmental duties as instructed
• Recruit students to the Math & Computer Science Department
• Liaison between CERSER Scholarship Program Director and CERSER scholarship awardees

West Millbrook Middle School - 01/2005 – 05/2005
Raleigh, North Carolina
English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor

• One-on-one interaction with 6th and 8th grade students
• Create and organize personalized lessons for students

North Carolina State University, Graduate Research Assistantship - 08/2004 – 05/2005
Raleigh, North Carolina
Program Assistant

• Plan and organize events and programs
• Create and deliver advertisements and correspondence for events
• Handling of financial correspondence (purchases and receipts)

Elizabeth City State University, Ronald E. McNair Program - 06/2004 – 07/2004
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Resident Assistant, Computer Lab Assistant, and Office Assistant

• Liaison between program director and students in dormitory
• Monitored computer lab
• Managed databases via Microsoft Access software

North Carolina State University, African American Cultural Center Library - 04/2004 – 05/2004
Raleigh , North Carolina
Library Clerk

• Greeted and assisted incoming library guests
• Checked books in and out to visitors
• Shelved books via Library of Congress system

Elizabeth City State University, Educational Talent Search - 11/2001 – 04/2003
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Office Assistant and Tutor

• Filed, typed, and created event flyers
• Tutored after-school students in math, science, and basic computer skills
• Conducted computer skills workshops for students

Areas of Ability

• Operating Systems: Windows 98, 2000, and XP
• Tools: Intermediate HTML and FrontPage for web page design
• Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Communication Skills: Good oral and written communication ability
• Organization/time management skills

Activities
09/2004 Third Annual OPT-ED Day – Panelist, North Carolina State University
07/2004 Graduate School Exchange Forum – Panelist, Elizabeth City State University

References Available Upon Request