Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Leader
Dearborn Public Schools
Dearborn, MI
01.2019 - Current
Developed and implemented elementary feeder transition program.
Co-planned, developed, and implemented Writing Basics.
ELA PLC and Department Lead.
Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
Co-Teacher.
C3WP Research and Development.
Member of District Teams: Aspiring Administrators, ELA, Professional Development, Grading Task Force.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
Educator
National Heritage Academies, Henry Ford College, Hamtramck Public Schools, Public Schools
, Michigan
09.1995 - 12.2018
Lead Mentor program and mentored teachers.
Class Trip Coordinator.
Professional Development Presenter.
State Test Coordinator.
Substitute Administration.
Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
Cooperating Teacher for EMU student teachers.
High School Liaison. Chose materials and developed engaging lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Built relationships and communicated with students and families to provide best learning environment.
Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans.
Exemplified positive behavior for students by moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
Administrative Intern
Keystone Academy
Belleville, MI
11.2015 - 03.2016
Assisted in multiple daily tasks of Administrative Duties including: arrival/dismissal, assessment and data disaggregation, supervision of sporting events, creating behavior plans, budget reviews, participating in classroom observations, conducted surveys in support of school culture and climate, collaborated on community reading event, developed/presented professional development, and scheduling
Education
M.A. And ESL Endorsement - TESOL
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
04.2021
Principal Leadership Certification -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
04.2017
M.A - English
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
08.2002
B.S - Elementary Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.1995
Skills
Writing
Communication
Mentor/Coach
Classroom Management
Data Analysis
Organization
Community Service
Teacher Consultant
Certification
Elementary and Secondary Admin
K-12 (ES) 2021-2026
Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 SCC) and English (BA) 6-8 2021-2026
ESL (NS) 2021-2026
SOFTWARE
Schoology
Nearpod
IXL
Kami
Microsoft Office
Google Docs
Google Classroom
Affiliations
C3WP
HEN
MITESOL
NCTE
Timeline
Teacher Leader
Dearborn Public Schools
01.2019 - Current
Administrative Intern
Keystone Academy
11.2015 - 03.2016
Educator
National Heritage Academies, Henry Ford College, Hamtramck Public Schools, Public Schools