LINDA LEE TRITTON
linda@tritton.com
http://tritton.com
EDUCATION George Peabody College, Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee; Bachelor of Science in Education and English, May 1998
AWARDS Keystone Award given by Commodore Yearbook for outstanding leadership and service within Vanderbilt University community, officially recognized by a focus in 1998 edition of yearbook

Distinguished Service Key given by Alpha Phi Omega. Highest award an undergraduate may receive, given for outstanding overall performance in the fraternity for leadership, friendship, and service.

Third Place Medal in National Library of Poetry contest.
EMPLOYMENT The New England Center For Children April 1999-Present. Level II Teacher. State of the art education and individualized treatment for children with Autism and other behavior disorders and disabilities through residential and day school programs to maximize student independence. Specific duties include:

Case Management:

  • Individualized Education Plan (IEP) writing and implementation, monitor student progress with IEP year and write progress reports reflecting specific data;
  • Write, implement, and monitor the results of programs;
  • Summarize and analyze daily data;
  • Advocate for specific students needs and programs.

Educating Students on Team:

  • Intensive academic instruction with ratios from 1:1 to 1:3;
  • Applied daily living skills, such as personal hygiene;
  • Vocational training through community and school-based sites;
  • Community Movements teaching students appropriate behavior in social and community situations;
  • Incidental teaching, including helping students generalize functionally outside the classroom;
  • Teamwork with other teachers on shift to ensure safety and maximize educational efficiency.

University of Pennsylvania Bookstore Bookseller. Assisted customers. Merchandised. Answered multiple phone lines. Executed special orders. Nov. 1998-March 1999

Vanderbilt University Education Library Circulation Desk Clerk. Assisted patrons with checking out books, reserve articles, and videos. Handled patron fines, renewals, and research questions. Aug. 1997-May 1998

Vanderbilt University Office of Residential and Judicial Affairs Reeve. Watched for suspicious persons entering dorm. Answered resident and visitor questions. Watched fire alarm panel. Aug. 1997- May 1998

Delta Air Lines Assisted gate agents with flights. Assisted passengers in airport terminal. Escorted unaccompanied minors to connecting flights. Summers 1995-1997, Winter 1996
INVOLVEMENT Vanderbilt Prison Project Umbrella organization incorporating programs involving the criminal justice system.
  • Campus Relations Co-Chair Jan. 1997-Dec. 1997
  • Boys & Girls Club Program Coordinator Jan. 1997-Dec. 1997
  • Boys & Girls Club tutor Jan. 1997-May 1998
  • Recovery Residences (taught and tutored teenage boys for GED) Aug. 1995-May 1996
  • Middle Tennessee Reception Center medium security prison (taught and tutored adult males for GED) Aug. 1995-May 1997

Alpha Phi Omega National coed service & leadership fraternity. Member since Spring 1994, Life Member since Spring 1997.

  • Section 70 Secretary/Treasurer Feb. 1997-Feb. 1998
  • Section 70 Vice Chair Feb. 1996-Feb. 1997
  • Leadership Development Chair Jan. 1997-Dec. 1997
  • Voting Delegate at National Convention in Phoenix Dec. 1996
  • Section 70 Conference Coordinator Feb 16-17, 1996
  • Section Representative Jan. 1995-Dec. 1996

Community Service Coalition Uniting all campus service organizations Aug. 1997-May 1998
Alternative Spring Break Site Leader 1998; Participant 1997
Service Leadership Seminar Student Coordinator 1997-1998; Participant Jan.-May 1997
Community Service Outreach Day Site Leader Sept. 1997, March 1998
Peabody Academic Leader New student orientation program. Aug. 1996
Vuceptor Highly ranked new student orientation program. Mar.-Dec. 1994
Blair Chorale Alto Aug. 1993-May 1997
INTERESTS Published poet. Proficient pianist and singer. Speaks conversational French. Enjoys writing. Enjoys teaching. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Learns quickly. Creative. Enjoys travel. Active listener.
REFERENCES Available upon request.