Results-driven educator with a solid background in curriculum development and leadership at Thurgood Marshall Middle School. Skilled in integrating technology to improve learning and create inclusive classroom environments. Proven track record of effective communication and teamwork, focused on delivering outstanding student results through strategic instructional design and project management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7/8 English and ASB/Leadership Teacher
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Olympia, WA
06.2018 - Current
Directed student-focused curriculum development and lesson plan creation aimed at maximizing learning for diverse student levels, collaborating with team members and leadership
Design enhanced resources for students to elevate content understanding via various instructional approaches
Navigated complexities of diverse student demographics to secure outstanding student achievement.
Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
Analyze learners' progress, and offer personalized feedback aligned with established metrics.
Leveraged Google Suite and technology to elevate instruction, learning, assessment, and data-tracking
Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
Fostered inclusive, safe classroom community empowering students
Guided leadership class in organizing school events, such as spirit assemblies, school dances, fundraising efforts, and yearbook creation, to promote a positive school culture.
Facilitated school-wide broadcast show while managing production schedules and deadlines for CTE class.
Member of various leadership teams, including BLT, SST, MDT, and Advisory.
Led professional development initiatives centered on grading for equity and the Danielson Framework.
Building Testing Coordinator
5th Grade TEACHER
Olympia School District
08.2014 - 06.2018
Responsible for creating learning materials and presentations, focused on accomplishing educational goals while respecting the needs and different learning styles of various students
Differentiated instruction and co-taught to serve students with special needs and English language learners
Worked with team members, as part of a Professional Learning Community, to plan and develop new course material, lesson plans and assessments
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
07-2025
Masters - Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
SAINT MARTINS UNIVERSITY
Olympia, WA
06-2013
Skills
Leadership
Testing Coordinator
Instructional design
Curriculum development
Strong written and verbal communication
Flexible and adaptive
Data analysis
Project management
Professional development
Team collaboration
SMART board
Program design
Program development
Classroom technology implementation
Google Apps for Education
Video production
Photography
Adobe Creative Suite
Certification
State of Washington Residency Teacher, 2014
Professional Development
Led Danielson Framework professional development, 2024 - Present
Member of the Building Leadership Team (BLT), 2019 - Present
Member of Student Support Team (SST) - 2024 - Present
Prepare SEL instruction for all teachers in building using Character Strong, 2021 - Present
Participated in Culturally Responsive Teacher Residency Professional Development with Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge - 2023
Led Equity for Grading Book Study and Professional Development, 2022
Member of the Equity Task force, 2021/2022
Participated in Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, 2021
Member of a district team to highlight critical standards during the Pandemic, 2020
Participated in Coaching & Leading for Racial Equity, 2020
Created building wide data systems
Building technology representative, 2016 - 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
7/8 English and ASB/Leadership Teacher
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
06.2018 - Current
5th Grade TEACHER
Olympia School District
08.2014 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Masters - Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
SAINT MARTINS UNIVERSITY
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