Developed lesson plans and curriculum to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
Collaborated with colleagues, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders in the educational community.
Implemented effective classroom management strategies to ensure a safe learning environment.
Integrated technology into classrooms to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
Attended professional development led by SMWP on new teaching techniques and best practices.
Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips.
Participated in school events such as Literacy Night and Math Night.
Certified Teacher (5th Grade)
Fairhope Intermediate School
Fairhope, AL
07.2018 - 05.2019
Developed course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students that encompassed multimedia learning tools.
Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
Employed techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
Collaborated with colleagues to produce optimal learning experiences for students.
Analyzed formative and summative assessment data to further drive instruction.
Arranged and prepared for parent/teacher conferences, IEP, and RTI meetings.
Maintained positive relationships with students, parents, administration, and colleagues.
Certified Teacher (3rd Grade)
College Park Elementary School
Gautier, MS
07.2017 - 05.2018
Composed lessons and units aligned with College and Career Readiness Standards.
Integrated a cross-curricular approach in the classroom.
Implemented management as well as technological strategies learned through professional development experiences.
Participated in weekly professional learning community meetings.
Collaborated with colleagues to produce optimal learning experiences for students.
Served as a Literacy Team Committee Member to create school-wide literacy events.
Analyzed formative and summative assessment data to further drive instruction.
Arranged and prepared for parent/teacher conferences along with IEP and RTI meetings.
Maintained positive relationships with students, parents, administration, and colleagues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
2017
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
2014
Certification
Mississippi Teacher License #297049
Elementary Education Certification (K-6)
English Certification (7-12)
Reading Certification (K-12)
Social Studies Certification (7-12)
Professional Activities and Service
Leaders in Literacy Fellow (2023-present)
Write to the Top Fellow (2023-present)
Co-sponsor for The Junior Beta Club (2023-present)
Supervising Teacher (2022)
The South Mississippi Writing Project Professional Development Team (2022-2023)
I3 College, Career, & Community Writer's Program Leadership Team Member (2020-2021)
Transition to Virtual Learning Team Member (2020)
Share Your Writing Website Contributing Team Member (2020)
Election 2020 Partnership with The National Writing Project & KQED (2019)
Summer Institute Fellow (2017)
Student Worker for The Summer Institute (2016)
C3WP Liaison for The National Writing Project (2015-2016)
Professional Affiliations
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
South Mississippi Writing Project (SMWP)
Professional Presentations
"Middle School Writing Groups," November 17, 2023, National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention, Columbus, Ohio.
“Look Again: Inviting Students to See Familiar Civil Rights Landmarks in New Ways,” November 19, 2022, National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention, Anaheim, California.
“Reflection as Agency: An Assets Approach to Teacher and Student Reflection,” November 18, 2022, National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention, Anaheim, California.
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Special Education & General Education Instructor at New Providence Middle School & Rossview Middle SchoolSpecial Education & General Education Instructor at New Providence Middle School & Rossview Middle School