MATITA CHARLTON27 Viking Oak, San Antonio, TX 78247

Cell: (972) 900-9692; matitacharlton@msn.com

EDUCATION

Highly Qualified (by semester hours) Music grades 7 – 12; Texas Teachers Alternative Certification intern University of Texas at San Antonio, Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and minor in Music, 2002 Academic, Collegiate, and Professional Honors:

o Graduated UTSA Magna cum Laude, G.P.A. in major: 4.00o Valedictorian scholarships, other academic scholarships, & Psi Chi National Honors Society o Received and maintain CCRC certification (Certified Clinical Research Coordinator) through

Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) o ACRP First Runner-up essay contest & recipient of 2015 Global Conference free attendance

Studied music at UT Austin and UTSA. College Music Coursework includes:o Music Theory & Ear Trainingo Conductingo Private and Class Pianoo Vocal Ensembles

MUSICAL HONORS & PERFORMANCE

Choral Director: Currently lead choir at Church Piano solos: Kindergarten through Middle School UIL Piano Competitions: Middle School Vocal Solos: Middle School through Present Accompaniment on Piano: Church from Middle School years to Present Middle School: T.M.E.A. District and Region Choirs and U.I.L. solos High School: Member of T.M.E.A. choirs: District, Region, Pre-Area, and All-State; UIL solos, and

member of award-winning Taft Chorale & Madrigal Choirs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

North East Independent School District, Nimitz Middle School, San Antonio, TexasSpecial Education Instructional Assistant, 2013 – Present

Teach students, grades 6-8, who struggle with a variety of issues, including: learning disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, Down syndrome, autism, intellectual deficits.

Assist teachers in preparing lesson materials and classroom management. Modify lesson materials for special education students.

North East Independent School District, San Antonio, TexasSubstitute Teacher, 2011 – 2013

Substitute-taught all grade levels (pre-kindergarten through high school) and various subjects, especially Music classes and Special Education.

Discovery Clinical Trials, San Antonio TexasCertified Clinical Research Coordinator, 2012 – 2013

Coordinated medical clinical trials, two of which were with pediatric populations; advertised for, recruited and enrolled children into study; recognized with bonus for exceeding study enrollment numbers.

Performed study visits and assessments and collected data according to FDA-approved protocols. Data entry and query resolution of medical data collected into various web-based electronic data systems.

Teacher Enrichment Initiatives, UT Health Science Center, San Antonio, TexasResearch Area Specialist, 2011 – 2012

Assisted in hosting professional development conferences and workshops and evaluating workshops.

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Literature management: organized and catalogued literature for grant manuscripts. Worked with UT HSC librarians to obtain elusive literary pieces and documented in EndNote software. Assisted in manuscript preparation and other grant-related projects.

Alamo Medical Research, San Antonio, TexasCertified Clinical Research Coordinator, 2009 – 2011

Coordinated several clinical trials: acted as liaison between clinicians, sponsors, patients. Entered medical data into Case Report Forms; also resolved extensive amounts of data queries. Medical chart reviews, recruited and enrolled patients who met complex medical protocol criteria. Counseled and educated patients on study compliance and medical conditions. Demonstrated knowledge of FDA and regulatory compliance led to obtaining certification as a CCRC

(Certified Clinical Research Coordinator).

Department of Psychiatry, UT Health Science Center, San Antonio, TexasClinical Research Coordinator (Social Science Research Associate III), 2008 – 2009

Coordinated an ADHD/Dyslexia Children Study: performed assessments (EKGs, blood draws), facilitated psychological assessments, and coordinated procedures with psychiatrists and psychologist.

Resolved data queries in various Electronic Data Capture systems. Ensured and facilitated completion of all staff training requirements. Advertised: negotiated schedules and budgets with tv and radio stations, coordinated production of tv

commercials with UT Health Science Center multimedia departments.

Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice, UT Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas Research Associate (Social Science Research Associate II), 2005 – 2008

Educational Outreach: helped plan, deliver, and evaluate accredited medical research conferences. Edited and coordinated mass printing of conference advertisements, brochures, and agendas. Compiled a

300+ page syllabus for each conference registrant, ensuring deliverable timelines were met. Assisted in preparing manuscripts, grants, and lectures. Edited, helped compile, and received copyright registration for EBP Research Competencies booklet. Assisted in training new employees and volunteers.

EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN

North East Independent School District, Nimitz Middle School, San Antonio, TexasSpecial Education Instructional Assistant, 2013 – PresentNorth East Independent School District, San Antonio, TexasSubstitute Teacher, 2011 – 2013Discovery Clinical Trials, San Antonio, TexasClinical Research Coordinator for two Pediatric Asthma and Allergy Studies, 2012 – 2013 Church – San Pedro Area, San Antonio, TexasNursery Music Teacher, 2010 – 2011Department of Psychiatry, UT Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas Clinical Research Coordinator for Pediatric ADHD/Dyslexia research study, 2008 – 2009 Church – Leon Valley Area, San Antonio, TexasChildren’s Primary Chorister, 2005 – 2006Church – Deerfield area, San Antonio, TexasPrimary Sunday Teacher, Ages 5-6, 2004Christian Heritage Pre-School, San Antonio, TexasPre-School Afternoon Teacher, 2002Roy Maas Youth Alternatives, Boerne, TexasIntern, Ages 10-18, 2001