The Honorable Iris D. Bailey
Mayor, City of Archer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City of Archer – Mayor
04/18 – Present
Sign all legal documents for the city
Conservator for the city
Run City Meetings – keep order
Indirect supervisor of city employees
Bring recommendations to city and board(s)
Represent the City by attending and sometimes speaking at events, conferences
City of Archer – Commissioner
11/16 – 04/18
Bring recommendations to city and board(s)
Represent the City by attending and sometimes speaking at events
School Board of Alachua County – Teacher
08/01 – Present Buchholz High School
Expanded students’ knowledge of scientific concepts and principals through hands-on experiences and real-life problems.
Expanded students’ knowledge and comprehension of Life Management Skills and Preparation for Post-school and adult living.
Fostered positive, active and engaging environment for students.
Prepared and organized curriculum for Life Management Transitions for students in Exceptional Student Education.
Prepared and organized curriculum for Preparation for Post-school and Adult Living for students in Exceptional Student Education.
Organized educational field trips.
Sponsor of four club/activities – Gospel Choir, Kappa/Delta Step Team, EXCEL Club, and Basketball Cheerleaders.
09/13 – 06/14 Buchholz High School
Common Core Curriculum Leader for teacher
08/00 – 06/01 Howard Bishop Middle School (Sub Teacher)
Expanded students’ comprehension of Language Arts, Reading, and History.
Fostered positive, active and engaging environment for students.
09/99 – 06/00 Kanapaha Middle School (Sub Teacher)
Expanded students’ comprehension of math.
Foster positive, active and engaging environment for students.
School Board of Alachua County – Substitute Teacher
03/95 – 09/99
Filled in for permanent staff teachers during their absences.
Elementary, Middle and High Schools
Instruction in all subject areas
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University, Ft, Lauderdale, FL
Educational Specialist – Graduation June 2010
Science
Masters – Graduation June 2007
Educational Leadership
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Bachelors of Science – Graduation April 1998
Nutritional Science
Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, FL
Associates of Arts – Graduation August 1993
Professional Exam for Educators and Subject Area Exams
January 2003 – Teaching Certificate – Exceptional Student Education
March 2003 – Professional Educators Exam
Fall 2006 – Florida Education Leadership Exam
Spring 2007 – Teaching Certificate – Middle Grade Sciences (5-9)
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Member of Florida League of Cities (FLC)
22 years teaching experience
Energetic, dynamic approach to teaching
Very enthusiastic – quickly establish strong relationships with parents and students
Creative thinker – Enjoy challenging young minds
Assertive and straight forward – a friendly and hardworking employee
Strong organization and motivation skills
Interest in parental involvement and awareness
Sponsor of four clubs while at the high school – Gospel Choir, Kappa/Delta Step Team, Excel Club, Basketball Cheerleaders
Certificate for “Rookie Teacher of the Year”
Nominated for Teacher of the Year (four years)
Youth Power Summit – August 2015, September 2016