Inspired educator and advisor with over 14 years of experience in the public, charter and private school sectors demonstrating innovation, leadership, adaptability and a drive to learn and make a difference
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Academic Support
Manlius Pebble Hill School
Syracuse, NY
07.2023 - Current
Train, supervise, motivate and evaluate a team of learning specialists across three divisions
Collaborate with teachers to help integrate Universal Design for Learning into their curriculum
Provide quarterly reviews for the Academic Support Program to administrators of all divisions
Coordinate annual review meetings with local school districts for students with 504 plans and Individual Learning Programs
Assist in developing protocols and procedures for academic support services across divisions
Develop quarterly schedules for all learning specialists to meet the needs of students who qualify for support services
Provide small-group, intensive instruction in writing, reading, critical thinking, time-management, organizational, and study skills to students across divisions.
Learning Specialist and Planning Advisor
Manlius Pebble Hill School
Syracuse, NY
08.2022 - Current
Created curriculum for a Freshman Seminar aimed at preparing 9th graders to succeed in a rigorous high school environment
Led professional development for faculty on Universal Design for Learning, Equity and Accessibility
Led meetings with parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure students are meeting benchmarks as outlined by their learning plans and implement action steps
Developed appropriate academic supports based on 504 plans, Individualized Education Programs, and teacher/administration recommendations for students and support classroom teachers on best practices for implementation.
Lead Teacher
Colorado Academy
Denver, Colorado
08.2020 - 07.2022
Designed, implemented, and elevated fifth-grade curriculum to ensure learning pathways for all
Worked with teams of teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success
Created curriculum maps for all subject areas to meet specific learning goals within a structured timeframe
Assessed student performance through quarterly progress monitoring, formative and summative assessments
Mentored incoming faculty through monthly check-ins and observations to ensure a smooth transition
Lead Teacher
St. Elizabeth's School
Denver, Colorado
08.2016 - 06.2020
Generated stakeholder buy-in to create a faculty liaison to the Board of Trustees position and served a two-year term
Served as a member of the Head of School Search Committee
Created and implemented a fourth grade DEIB curriculum with a focus on Immigration
Reorganized reading assessment tools for efficiency and convenience for all teaching staff
Lead Teacher
STRIVE Prep Ruby Hill Elementary School
Denver, CO
06.2015 - 06.2016
Coached first-grade co-teacher to build the necessary skills to expand the first-grade literacy program
Fostered meaningful learning experiences using reading and math data resulting in growth beyond grade-level expectations
Taught daily 50-minute blocks of English Language Development for first grade
Learning Specialist (K-12)
Manlius Pebble Hill School
Syracuse, NY
10.2014 - 06.2015
Developed appropriate academic supports based on 504 plans, Individualized Education Plans, and teacher/administration recommendations for students from grades 5-12
Conducted regular reviews of curriculum resources to ensure quality standards are met
Monitored classroom instruction to ensure compliance with special education law
Participated in committees dedicated to developing long-term strategies for enhancing student success rates.
Reading Specialist (long-term substitute K-8)
Cazenovia Central School District
Cazenovia, NY
08.2014 - 10.2014
Implemented Leveled Literacy Interventions for first-grade, sixth and seventh-grade students
Progress-monitored students weekly and maintained student accounts in IEP Direct.
Lead Teacher (Grade 4)
Burton Street Elementary School
Cazenovia, NY
08.2013 - 06.2014
Graduate Student and Full-time Childcare Provider
Private Client
Syracuse, NY
09.2010 - 07.2013
Lead Teacher (Kindergarten)
Augustana Early Learning Center
Denver, CO
09.2008 - 05.2010
Education
M.S.T. - Inclusive Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities
LeMoyne College
Syracuse
12-2012
B.A. - English and Spanish
St. Lawrence University
Canton
05-2008
Skills
Excellent Oral and Written Communication
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Staff Management
Teacher Training
Student Engagement
Project Management
Teaching Strategies
Logistics Management
Organizational Development
Rules and Regulations
Student Assessments
Education Plans
Progress Tracking
Course Management
Social-Emotional Learning
Special Education
Certification
NYS Teaching License Childhood Education (1-6)
NYS Teaching License Students with Disabilities (All Grades)
Affiliations
Emotional Intelligence Anchor Training (Yale University)
Learning Math for Teachers (Stanford University)
K-12 DEI Training (Jenna Chandler-Ward)
Accomplishments
Kappa Delta Pi- Honorary Education Organization
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Academic Support
Manlius Pebble Hill School
07.2023 - Current
Learning Specialist and Planning Advisor
Manlius Pebble Hill School
08.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
Colorado Academy
08.2020 - 07.2022
Lead Teacher
St. Elizabeth's School
08.2016 - 06.2020
Lead Teacher
STRIVE Prep Ruby Hill Elementary School
06.2015 - 06.2016
Learning Specialist (K-12)
Manlius Pebble Hill School
10.2014 - 06.2015
Reading Specialist (long-term substitute K-8)
Cazenovia Central School District
08.2014 - 10.2014
Lead Teacher (Grade 4)
Burton Street Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2014
Graduate Student and Full-time Childcare Provider
Private Client
09.2010 - 07.2013
Lead Teacher (Kindergarten)
Augustana Early Learning Center
09.2008 - 05.2010
M.S.T. - Inclusive Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities
LeMoyne College
B.A. - English and Spanish
St. Lawrence University
NYS Teaching License Childhood Education (1-6)
NYS Teaching License Students with Disabilities (All Grades)
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