PERSONAL STATEMENT Highly accomplished English Learner and elementary teacher, with over 20 years of experience, working with students from diverse backgrounds, in grade K-5. Excellent classroom management and problem-solving skills. Always striving to build positive relationships. Dedicated to creating, implementing and assessing instruction to meet student needs.
Work History
EL Teacher
5 Years 2 Months
Elkhorn Public Schools- Sagewood Elementary | 08.2021 - Current
Educate students with various language needs in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
Facilitate small groups and Tier 2 intervention groups in reading, writing, and math
Facilitate professional development for classroom teachers within the Elkhorn district
Collaborate with EL and general education teams to provide strategies and supports
EL Teacher
1 Year 9 Months
Lincoln Public Schools- Clinton Elementary | 08.2019 - 05.2021
Educate students with various language needs in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
Provide language supports to students across grade levels K-5
Facilitate both guided reading groups and Tier 2 intervention groups
Take part in collaborative team teaching
Facilitate a classroom learning environment that coincides with BIST/PBiS
Collaborate with EL and general education teams to provide strategies and supports
1st Grade Teacher
14 Years 9 Months
Lincoln Public Schools- Clinton Elementary | 08.2004 - 05.2019
Educate students with various needs in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, science, and health
Take part in collaborative team teaching
Facilitate a classroom learning environment that coincides with BIST/PBiS
Collaborate with the 1st grade team to create interactive lesson plans and activities
Kindergarten Teacher
9 Months
Lincoln Public Schools- Cavett Elementary | 08.2003 - 05.2004
First Grade Teacher
4 Months
Lincoln Public Schools- Pershing Elementary | 01.2003 - 05.2003
Education
Master's of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Doane College | Lincoln, NE | 05.2019
Endorsement - English Second Language
Doane College | Lincoln, NE | 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Nebraska - Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | 12.2002
Skills
Classroom management
Time management
Positive attitude
Student-centered focus
Differentiated instruction
Organization
Teamwork
Leadership
Flexibility
Problem solving oriented
Creativity
Lesson and curriculum development
Google Classroom
Group and Individual Instruction
Certification
Standard Nebraska Educator’s Teaching Certificate, K-6, 2018-2023
Endorsement in ESL, K-12, 2019-Present
Timeline
EL Teacher
Elkhorn Public Schools- Sagewood Elementary
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
EL Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools- Clinton Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2021Read More
1st Grade Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools- Clinton Elementary
08.2004 - 05.2019Read More
Kindergarten Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools- Cavett Elementary
08.2003 - 05.2004Read More
First Grade Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools- Pershing Elementary
01.2003 - 05.2003Read More
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Bachelor of Science from Education
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Doane College
Endorsement from English Second Language
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Doane College
Master's of Education from Curriculum And Instruction