Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Thrives in a faced paced demanding environment. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet company goals. Experience mentoring, training, and leading adults and other professionals in becoming successful and confident in their roles. Skillful at writing curriculum in any subject area, creating inquiry-based, hands-on project based, eLearning, and the Hybrid Model learning, and implementing an inclusive, welcoming learning environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2007 - 09.2023
Grade Level Leader- represented teachers in meetings, trainings, communicating needs of students and colleagues with administration
Negotiations Team Member
Mentor/Teacher Leader: Assisted new teachers to become successful in their roles through year-long mentoring and coaching programs
Led decision making on flexible grouping, testing, and method/best practice.
Wrote Science Curriculum using Next Gen Standards, ELA, and Math Curriculum using Common Core and PA State Standards
Involved in creating curriculum and instruction for all subject areas.
Created a comprehensive online classroom and e-learning activities for hybrid and remote instruction.
Created and implemented professional development trainings.
Led teacher trainings in Wilson Literacy: Fundations for educators in my district as well as other districts (certified).
Trained and guided colleagues through the Danielson Framework for teacher observations.
Maintain knowledge in best practices and current programs through continued professional development and course work.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, interventions, lessons, and discipline.
Instructional Design: Created and implemented lesson plans customized to student needs.
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Business Owner/Operator
Ohana Haven Vacation Rental
Davenport, FL
06.2019 - 01.2022
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Started and grew a business during a very difficult period for the vacation industry.
Created working relationships with contractors, maintenance, and other service agencies.
Used successful marketing and advertising to bring in guests.
Organized and maintained all aspects of business.
Purchasing Manager
NC Stauffer & Sons
07.2004 - 07.2007
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Dispensed purchase hundreds of daily orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
Documented purchasing information to maintain detailed and accurate records.
Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue and reduced loss time by 10%
Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
Education
MBA - Organizational Leadership
Eastern University
St. David's, PA
02.2024
Master of Science - Middle Level Math
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Keystone College
La Plume, PA
05.2005
Skills
Curriculum Development/Instructional Designer focused on engaging learners while complying with state and federal requirements
Microsoft Office, Meet, Google Classroom, Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint, Blackboard, Cengage, BrightSpace, and SaaS based environments
Experience with Python, R, Tableau, and GitHub
Excellent grammar, writing, and communication skills
Fast paced, self-motivated, willing and eager to learn
Leader and manager of classroom of diverse learners
Research and data driven
Provided Adult Training and Education
IEPs, Rating Scales, Differentiating, Intervention through Tier 3
Adapting and modifying curriculum to meet Spec Ed requirements
Technology Integration
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 6 staff members as grade level lead and mentor.
Achieved intervention goals by introducing Wilson Literacy: Fundations for Tier 3 interventions.
Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
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