Dedicated and compassionate elementary educator with over a decade of experience teaching 2nd and 3rd grade at SeDoMoCha Elementary School in Dover-Foxcroft. A proud graduate of the University of Maine, I bring a strong foundation in pedagogy, a passion for inclusive education, and a deep commitment to supporting students socially, emotionally, and academically. I strive to help every child feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow into confident learners and caring citizens.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
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Maine Savings Amphitheater
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06.2015 - Current
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Elementary Teacher – Grades 2 & 3
SeDoMoCha Elementary School
Dover-Foxcroft
01.2015 - Current
Created a welcoming classroom community using age appropriate curriculum materials, social- emotional strategies and building a relationship with each child and family.
Led daily social-emotional learning through morning meetings, self-regulation strategies, and student goal-setting.
Collaborated closely with colleagues, specialists, and families to support IEPs, behavior plans, and differentiated learning goals.
Maintained strong home-school communication through weekly newsletters, parent meetings, and consistent updates on student progress.
Served as a mentor to new teachers, modeling best practices in instructional planning and classroom management.
Embedded Zones of Regulation into classroom culture, helping students recognize emotions and independently apply coping tools.
Taught fully online during the 2020–2021 school year using Google Classroom, Seesaw, and a variety of tools to maintain connection and instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Maine
Orono, ME
01.2015
Skills
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Social-emotional learning
Home-school communication
Team collaboration
Student engagement
Relationship building
Curriculum development
Flexible and adaptive
Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
Certification
Maine Professional Teaching Certificate – Elementary (K–8)
Regulated Classroom Trainer
Leadership Professional Involvement
New-Teacher Mentor – supported first year teachers through modeling, coaching, and collaborative planning.
Sunshine Committee Chair – promoted positive staff morale through celebrations and schoolwide events.
School Leadership Team Member – collaborated on school wide needs, professional development days, and staff/student culture.
School Climate & Culture Team Member – worked to build an inclusive, equitable school culture.
Math Committee Member – Contributed to curriculum review. Worked on schoolwide math running records and common language implementation.
One Book, One School Committee – supported literacy engagement through planning a cumulative reading experience for grades K-4th.
Maine DOE Podcast – shared expertise on The Regulated Classroom.
Accomplishments
Experienced with EnVision Math and Everyday Math programs
Proficient in Fountas & Pinnell Reading and Writing
From Phonics to Reading Program
Familiar with NGSS-aligned science and social studies instruction
Knowledgeable in standards-based grading practices, supporting implementation at the school level