Motivated teacher with 4 years of experience both as a substitute and full time teacher successfully helping students achieve academic goals. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and instructional needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Drexel Neumann Academy
Chester, PA
09.2023 - Current
Built a positive classroom environment using student buy-in
Formulated goals with each student coinciding with MAP tests
Participated in After School Program and After School Tutoring 4 days a week
Met with parents, administration, and students to address behavioral issues and create a plan for success moving forward.
LTS 4th Grade Teacher
Drexel Neumann Academy
Chester, PA
10.2022 - 07.2023
Created a constructivist classroom in subject areas where applicable
Invested in a culturally responsive environment
Educated students in expected behaviors in and out of classroom
Promoted a positive learning environment with a positive reward system.
After School Tutor
Loomis Elementary School
Broomall, PA
02.2022 - 04.2022
Planned and executed lessons for after school tutoring sessions based on guided reading and math skills
Interacted with students and parents during this time
Collaborated and planned with other professionals within the tutoring program.
LTS Kindergarten Teacher
Kindergarten Academy
Prospect Park, PA
09.2020 - 06.2021
Studied and implemented Bridges in Mathematics curriculum
Conducted parent/teacher conferences for Winter and Spring trimesters
Integrated technology into classrooms on a weekly basis
Instructed virtual classes five times per week
Differentiated lessons to adapt to the needs of ELL students
Collaborated with the Special Education team to implement lessons based on the needs of students with IEPs
Participated in both IEP and 504 meetings.
Building Substitute/District Substitute
Interboro School District
03.2020 - 09.2020
Implemented lesson plans based on content areas
Learned and taught Orton Gillingham and Bridges in Mathematics curriculum
Worked and traveled within five schools in the district.
Lead Teacher
Tick Tock Early Learning Center
Avondale, PA
01.2019 - 09.2020
Collaborated with a teaching assistant to create and implement lessons
Collected and organized student data to perform data-driven instruction
Facilitated parent/teacher conferences and used an interpreter when needed.
Assistant Dance Instructor
Concord Dance Center
Aston, PA
09.2012 - 01.2016
Coached students in many different classes to enhance their learning
Motivated and guided students to reach their full potential
Constructed dance pieces and taught them to dancers.
Building Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher Service
Aston, PA
Adhered to curriculum and lessons that were assigned by the classroom teacher
Compiled notes about instruction and behaviors for when the classroom teacher returned
Assisted in various classrooms when needed
Worked one-on-one with students when extra help was needed
Demonstrated flexibility to make myself available.
ESY Teacher
Marple Newtown School District
Broomall, PA
Applied goals based on IEP
Monitored student progress based on IEP ESY goals
Created and implemented lessons tailored to ELA, reading, and math
Teamed up with OT, PT, Social Skills, Speech therapists and other related services to form schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Grades Preparation PreK-4
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