Dedicated educator with expertise in classroom management and relationship building. Proven ability to create engaging lesson plans that foster cognitive and social skills in young learners.
Work History
Teacher
6 Months
Green Hills Preschool | 02.2026 - Current
Develop
Developed engaging lesson plans to foster cognitive and social skills in preschool children.
Assisted in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment conducive to child development and learning.
Collaborated with parents to communicate student progress and address individual needs effectively.
Dance Studio Director
3 Years 1 Month
AXIS Dance Company | 05.2023 - 06.2026
Managed daily studio operations, ensuring a positive environment for students and staff.
Coordinated scheduling for classes and events, optimizing resource allocation and instructor availability.
Implemented administrative systems for tracking attendance, payments, and performance metrics efficiently.
Maintained a safe, inclusive environment where students could explore their creativity while developing essential skills as dancers.
Collaborated with choreographers, costume designers, and other professionals to produce memorable recitals and productions.
Lead Teacher, Four and Five Year-Old Teacher
5 Years 9 Months
Green Hills Community Church Preschool (Green Hills Preschool) | 08.2017 - 05.2023
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards, to prepare for next level school.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Collaborated with parents to support children's learning needs and progress.
Organized age-appropriate activities to enhance creativity and critical thinking skills.
Lead Four Year Old Teacher
7 Years 8 Months
Westminster School For Young Children | 09.2001 - 05.2009
Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans fostering early childhood development.
Guided classroom management strategies to create a nurturing learning environment.
Developed assessment tools to monitor and enhance student learning outcomes.
Contributed to a thriving team of educators by collaborating on lesson plans and providing constructive feedback on instructional practices.
Education
High School Diploma
The Grier School | Tyrone, PA | 06-1995
Student Government President 1994-1995
Student Council Member 1992-1993
Captain of The Green Team 1994-1995
Started the Students Against Drunk Drivers program at The Grier School 1991.
No Degree - Elementary Education
Aquinas College | Nashville, TN
No Degree
Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, TN
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Lesson planning
Student assessments
Timeline
Teacher
Green Hills Preschool
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Dance Studio Director
AXIS Dance Company
05.2023 - 06.2026Read More
Lead Teacher, Four and Five Year-Old Teacher
Green Hills Community Church Preschool (Green Hills Preschool)