Dynamic educator with a proven track record, specializing in restorative practices and social-emotional learning. Adept at conflict resolution and intervention planning, I foster positive relationships and enhance student engagement. Committed to academic progress, I effectively collaborate with educators to support diverse learning needs and promote a nurturing environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Alternative To Suspension Supervisor
Hilton High School
Hilton, NY
08.2022 - 05.2025
Helped students understand harm caused by their actions and repair broken relationships through restorative conversations.
Addressed underlying issues that may be contributing to students' behavior problems.
Provided a safe space for students to process social-emotional issues.
Helped students with course work and the understanding of material while they are out of class.
Communicated and collaborated with teachers on student progress.
Communicated with Counselors and Administrators on student progress and underlying issues that led to the students behavior.
Lead Teacher
Creative Environment Children's Learning Center
Macedon, NY
02.2020 - 08.2022
Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
School Counseling Intern
Niagara Falls High School
Niagara Falls, NY
09.2017 - 05.2020
Analyzed student data to assess counseling program effectiveness and make improvements.
Developed and adhered to school counseling program in alignment with New York State standards.
Provided counseling program services to students.
Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school.
Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students.
Counseled students wherein behavior, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicated need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services.
Substitute Teacher
Victor Central School District
Victor, New York
11.2018 - 08.2019
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upholded classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
Field Hockey Coach
Niagara University
Niagara University, NY
03.2016 - 05.2018
Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective players through effective direction, communication and mentoring.
Held special events such as players' nights to promote activities and build relationships among teammates, families and members of local community.
Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services for those with declining grades.
Reminded athletes and coaching staff to display and promote good sportsmanship with competing teams on and off field.
Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
Substitute Teacher
Lewiston Porter Central School District
Youngstown, NY
03.2016 - 09.2017
Managed classrooms of 15 to 25 students during the absence of assigned teachers.
Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
Student Teacher
Lewiston Porter Senior High School
Youngstown, NY
10.2015 - 12.2015
Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Tutored students individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.
Student Teacher
Eastridge Senior High School
Rochester, NY
09.2015 - 10.2015
Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback.
Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Niagara University
Niagara University, NY
01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescent Education 7-12 History
Niagara University
Niagara University, NY
01.2015
Skills
Academic
Coaching
Instruction
Lesson plans
Progress
Teaching
Conflict resolution
Problem resolution
Crisis response
Culturally sensitive
Learning disability awareness
Mental health support
Intervention planning
Restorative practices
Behavior management
Social-emotional learning
Collaboration with educators
Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Alternative To Suspension Supervisor
Hilton High School
08.2022 - 05.2025
Lead Teacher
Creative Environment Children's Learning Center
02.2020 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher
Victor Central School District
11.2018 - 08.2019
School Counseling Intern
Niagara Falls High School
09.2017 - 05.2020
Field Hockey Coach
Niagara University
03.2016 - 05.2018
Substitute Teacher
Lewiston Porter Central School District
03.2016 - 09.2017
Student Teacher
Lewiston Porter Senior High School
10.2015 - 12.2015
Student Teacher
Eastridge Senior High School
09.2015 - 10.2015
Master of Science - School Counseling
Niagara University
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescent Education 7-12 History
School Counselor / Dept. Chair / Administrative Designee at Heritage High School & Liberty High School, PUHSDSchool Counselor / Dept. Chair / Administrative Designee at Heritage High School & Liberty High School, PUHSD