Dynamic Special Education Leader with a Master’s in Special Education and extensive experience overseeing specialized instruction, behavior intervention, and teacher development across diverse learning environments.
Work History
Specialized Instruction Coach
Kipp DC | 2025 - Current
Implemented data-driven strategies to track student progress and adjust teaching techniques.
Coached special education and general education teachers on data-driven progress monitoring, UDL, and behavioral intervention strategies.
Facilitated professional developments for educators to promote best practices in teaching methodologies.
Served in a regional leadership capacity driving instructional fidelity and IEP compliance across inclusion and resource settings.
Special Education Teacher and Grade Level Chair
1 Year 10 Months
KIPP DC Quest Academy | 08.2023 - 06.2025
Facilitated Literacy and Math Content Team Meetings for a cohort of teachers to enhance collaborative instructional practices.
Adapted instruction for students with specialized needs in alignment with their Individualized Education Plans to support individualized learning growth.
Developed supplemental materials to enrich differentiated learning experiences in Mathematics and Literacy.
Third-Grade Teacher
1 Year
KIPP DC Quest Academy | 07.2022 - 07.2023
Taught third-grade Literacy and Math to twenty-three students.
Collaborated with grade group partners to internalize upcoming lessons.
Analyzed formal and informal data to develop targeted small group strategies for students struggling with phonics.
Assisted in developing achievable learning objectives for students prior to IEP meetings.
First-Grade Teacher
2 Years 10 Months
Universal Institute Charter School | 08.2019 - 06.2022
Led development of standards-based lesson plans for first-grade literacy, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
Created summative assessments aligned with unit objectives and standards, ensuring effective evaluation of student progress.
Collaborated with grade group partners to design engaging lessons that challenged students and supported diverse learning needs.
Conducted professional developments for new teachers.
Education
Masters of Special Education
Holy Family University | Philadelphia, PA | 05-2023
College of Education
Special Education (K-12) Certification
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | 05-2019
College of Education
Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher and Grade Level Chair
KIPP DC Quest Academy
08.2023 - 06.2025Read More
Third-Grade Teacher
KIPP DC Quest Academy
07.2022 - 07.2023Read More
First-Grade Teacher
Universal Institute Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2022Read More
Temple University
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
Coordinator of Specialized Instruction (Hybrid) at Richland School District OneCoordinator of Specialized Instruction (Hybrid) at Richland School District One