Creative and Engaging Social Studies Teacher with 6-12th Grade Experience Plus Robotics and Yearbook. Special Education Experience Allows for In-depth Knowledge of Differentiating, Accommodations and Behavior Management Skills.
*Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards for
*Strong Classroom Behavior Management/Classroom Routines to Create a Safe and Positive Environment
*Differentiated Approach to Instruction and Product
*Organized Field Trips
*Teach Skills to Develop a Strong Foundation in Cross-Curricular
*Supported Students with Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Emotional Disabilities, Autism, Tourette's Syndrome
*Created and Managed IEP's, defining Student Learning Objectives and Educational Strategies
*Partnered with General Education Teachers From Across Academic Departments Including Informal Biology, 9th, 11th, and 12th Grade English
*Taught Multiple Subjects such as Applied History, Applied Civics, Applied World History, Applied Science, Occupational Prep, Community Based Learning
*Collaborated with Teachers/Administration/Counseling/Therapists
Class of 2025 Advisor
Leadership Club
PBIS Framework Committee
Scheduling Committee
Learning Disabilities (SM) K-12
Social Studies (RX) 6-12
Spring Arbor University, Gaylord MI
December 2013 Graduate
Bachelors of Arts
K-12 Special Education (LD)
Secondary Social Studies (6-12)
Reading Apprenticeship
Certified in EBLI (Evidence Based Literacy Instruction)
CPI Training (Crisis Prevention Institute)
Social Studies Collaboratives
Special Education Collaboratives
Fist Aid and CPR Certified