Middle school Language Arts Teacher and high school English Teacher
Wisconsin Connections Academy
01.2020 - Current
EffecJvely work with students and parents/learning coaches in a virtual seJng
Create lessons and successfully work with Pearson's plaJorm, Connexus
Communication Arts teacher
Appleton East High School
Appleton, WI
01.2004 - 01.2020
EffecJvely incorporate reading and wriJng strategies in the English Language Arts curriculum using effecJvely speaking and communicaJon skills resulJng in an 8% increase in student academic achievement tests
Authored/Created the Write Zone, an Appleton East High School teacher and student led wriJng center where students can receive extra assistance with wriJng skills during their lunch hour
Department Chair; English Language Arts Curriculum Support Specialist; Administrative Council Representative
Appleton East High School
Appleton, WI
01.2006 - 01.2011
Led a team consisting of district assistant superintendents and teachers to facilitate curriculum wriJng, review and adapt state standards, and create effecJvely assessments/rubrics to increase student achievement
Developed and authored the district wide reading assessment, district wide wriJng assessment prompt, and district wide wriJng conJnuum which was implemented for every student in the Appleton Area School District (Kindergarten-12th) in the 2011-12 school year
In the 2012-13 school year, 87% of my students scored proficient in reading and 74% scored proficient in wriJng
EffecJvely managed the funds allocated to the English Language Arts department to ensure equitable distribuJon resulJng in a break even dollar value
Collaborated with Appleton Area School District high school English Language Arts teachers to effecJvely distribute/uJlize text and trade books that results in an approximate savings of $450,000
Created a schedule that fulfilled the FTE requirements provided by the district, while meeJng the needs of the student body and interests of the teachers
Teacher Mentor and Cooperating Teacher
Appleton Area School District
Appleton, WI
01.2001 - Current
Nominated by the Appleton Area School District to mentor and develop newly hired instructors within the district
Honored and selected as a model teacher to provide guidance and training to college students pursuing a career in educaJon with 100% success rate in assisJng students with job placement aNer student teaching
Continuous School Improvement Process (CSIP) committee member
Appleton East High School
Appleton, WI
01.2006 - 01.2011
Teamed with parents, colleagues, and 'Future of East' committee to create a brand new advisory homeroom format that benefited students by providing addiJonal guidance in course selecJon and student security
Of 9th grade students surveyed during the first semester, 93% responded that advisory period helped their comfort level and academics
Led to cross categorical collaboraJons and teaming situaJons where students benefit from the experJse of teachers in varied disciplines
Link Crew Advisor
Appleton East High School
Appleton, WI
01.2004 - 01.2010
Hand selected by Appleton East building principal to be the trained Link Crew Trainer/Advisor in Chicago, IL, and incorporate the program in the Appleton Area School District
Created and led the training iniJaJves of fellow colleagues and students in the Link Crew philosophy
Educated upperclassmen for leadership posiJons which enabled them to guide and direct freshmen and new students, allowing them to become involved in organizaJons that encourage confidence and growth throughout their high school career
Because of Link Crew, advisory homeroom, and other iniJaJves, fewer freshmen are failing classes
In 2013, there were 2.4% fewer failures than in 2012
Communication Arts teacher
Appleton West High School
Appleton, WI
01.2000 - 01.2004
EffecJvely incorporated reading and wriJng strategies with effecJvely speaking and communicaJon skills
Level V Executive Consultant
Rodan+Fields
01.2015 - 01.2024
EffecJvely led a team of 85+ consultants as well as manage hundreds of clients/customers
ConJnually planned, organized, and directed training for consultants on product, business, and sales iniJaJves
Coordinator - Janet Berry Elementary Summer School Director
Fox Valley Summer School Consortium
01.2004 - 01.2014
Collaborated with district summer school coordinator, building principal, and summer staff to effecJvely coordinate registraJon, enrollment, and scheduling of more than 250 elementary students
Coordinated more than 30 course offerings, and organized/ordered supplies for each class
From 2005-2013 there was a 58% increase in aUendance
Supervised, monitored, and evaluated summer school teachers and support staff
Professional Model/Actress
01.1984 - Current
Appear in numerous Fleet Farm commercials/ads as well as other jobs as assigned
Skincare Consultant
Rodan and Fields
01.2014 - Current
Lead a team of creaJve, independent, vibrant women as a skincare consultant
Reliable and respected consultant to Rodan and Fields clients
Timeline
Middle school Language Arts Teacher and high school English Teacher - Wisconsin Connections Academy
01.2020 - Current
Level V Executive Consultant - Rodan+Fields
01.2015 - 01.2024
Skincare Consultant - Rodan and Fields
01.2014 - Current
Department Chair; English Language Arts Curriculum Support Specialist; Administrative Council Representative - Appleton East High School
01.2006 - 01.2011
Continuous School Improvement Process (CSIP) committee member - Appleton East High School
01.2006 - 01.2011
Communication Arts teacher - Appleton East High School
01.2004 - 01.2020
Link Crew Advisor - Appleton East High School
01.2004 - 01.2010
Coordinator - Janet Berry Elementary Summer School Director - Fox Valley Summer School Consortium
01.2004 - 01.2014
Teacher Mentor and Cooperating Teacher - Appleton Area School District
01.2001 - Current
Professional Educator - Appleton Area School District
01.2000 - 01.2025
Communication Arts teacher - Appleton West High School