Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse students. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Access Curriculum Program
Connerton Elementary School
08.2009 - Current
Served as team leader from Aug 2009 - present
Served as a Special Olympics coach and assisted in developing and carrying out requirements for Unified Champion Schools
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Improved students' communication through Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Teacher of the Year 2014-2015
Pasco County Special Olympics Coach of the Year 2022-2023
Teacher of Access Curriculum Program
Sanders Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2009
Special Olympics Coach
Served as team leader from 2007 - 2009
Teacher of Varying Exceptionalities
Moon Lake Elementary School
08.2005 - 05.2007
Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication and mutual respect, creating a collaborative educational community.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Teacher of Varying Exceptionalities
James M. Marlowe Elementary
08.2002 - 05.2005
Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Served as team leader from 2003 - 2005
Education
Master of Arts - Exceptional Student Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Student Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2002
Skills
Classroom Technology Implementation
Assessment Strategies
Schedule Management
Behavior Management
Small Group Instruction
Positive Learning Environment
Online Teaching
Assistive Technology Implementation
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Implementation
Timeline
Teacher of Access Curriculum Program
Connerton Elementary School
08.2009 - Current
Teacher of Access Curriculum Program
Sanders Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2009
Teacher of Varying Exceptionalities
Moon Lake Elementary School
08.2005 - 05.2007
Teacher of Varying Exceptionalities
James M. Marlowe Elementary
08.2002 - 05.2005
Master of Arts - Exceptional Student Education
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Student Education
Classroom Teacher in Multi-grade class of 5th and 6th Grade, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Arts Teacher at Josol Elementary School, Lambayong Elementary School, Tampakan Central Elementary School, Datal Biao Elementary School, Tablu Elemntary SchoolClassroom Teacher in Multi-grade class of 5th and 6th Grade, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Arts Teacher at Josol Elementary School, Lambayong Elementary School, Tampakan Central Elementary School, Datal Biao Elementary School, Tablu Elemntary School