Compassionate educator with a focus on building strong relationships with students and families. Experienced in implementing positive classroom management techniques and collaborating with teams to drive school-wide initiatives and improvements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Donald Eismann Elementary
Bonney Lake, Washington
09.2020 - Current
Facilitated collaboration among diverse learners, including those with IEPs and bilingual backgrounds.
Contributed to assembly, GLAD, and PBIS teams to drive school-wide improvements daily.
Served as ML cluster teacher for three years and HiCap cluster teacher for two years.
Established structured classroom environments through effective management and positive reinforcement strategies.
Analyzed student assessments to create common formative assessments that informed instruction.
Coached volleyball, soccer, and basketball to enhance student participation in athletics.
Student Teacher
Karshner Elementary
Puyallup, Washington
09.2019 - 06.2020
Facilitated interactive classroom activities that increased student engagement and participation.
Collaborated with teachers to foster a nurturing learning environment, supporting student development and well-being.
Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive atmosphere.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Washington Governors University
Kent, WA
08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
05-2020
Skills
Early Elementary Literacy Instruction and Intervention Strategies
Student Assessment and Data-Informed Instruction
Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners
GLAD Strategies and Multilingual Literacy Instruction
Implementation of Building Thinking Classrooms Practices
Effective Classroom Management
Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
Strong Communication and Relationship-Building with Families and Community Partners