Innovative Teacher Leader focused on engaging with students and educators to meet learning objectives and drive student progress. Committed to providing empowering leadership through building strong relationships and working collaboratively utilizing the strengths and talents of my team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator
Big Hollow School District 38
Ingleside, United States
08.2022 - Current
Work collaboratively with district administrators, school-based leadership teams, and teachers to facilitate implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment (CIA) best practices and implementation of multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) at the district and school levels
Help develop and refine approaches to effective teaching practices and whole school improvement
Meets the ongoing professional development requirements of a Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Provide leadership to professional learning communities (PLCs) throughout the district related to curriculum development and alignment to priority standards
Help coordinate district-wide articulation, coordination, and collaboration related to district teaching and learning goals
Provide leadership and support for strong core instruction and tier two / tier three interventions
Facilitate and support teams in analyzing student needs and identifying research-based interventions in alignment with the district MTSS model
Ensures a focus on inquiry, formative assessment, and technology integration
Provide leadership in program evaluation and data collection, focused on continuous improvement
Assists in the delivery of targeted professional development related to district and school improvement goals
May be called upon to co-teach or demonstrate instructional strategies within a classroom environment
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with families, staff, and community members.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Big Hollow School District 38
Ingleside, United States
08.2017 - 08.2022
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Assessed student progress by administering district and classroom-based assessments and evaluating data to plan or adjust instruction to meet various student needs.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Planned lessons utilizing district curricular resources to differentiate instruction.
Collaborated with the grade level team and related service teachers to plan instruction to meet student needs.
Served as team leader and supported the team in action planning to meet school and district improvement goals.
Served as a 4th grade ELA lead to create ELA scope and sequence and develop assessments that align with grade level priority standards.
5th Grade Math Teacher
Big Hollow School District 38
Ingleside, United States
08.2016 - 08.2017
Provided meaningful math instruction using a guided math workshop model to differentiate based on student needs.
Implemented a new district curricular resource.
Integrated new technology to enhance instruction and engagement.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
5th-8th Grade Spanish Teacher
Big Hollow School District 38
Ingleside, United States
08.2013 - 08.2016
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Helped students develop language skills by providing authentic learning experiences using the target language.
Implemented curricular resources and developed a scope and sequence for grades 5-8.
Differentiated instruction to allow for students of all levels to develop language skills in the target language.
Created performance based assessments and rubrics in order to assess student language development in the target language.
Integrated opportunities for students to learn about the culture and history of the target language.
5th Grade Teacher
Big Hollow School District 38
Ingleside, United States
08.2009 - 08.2013
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Assessed student progress by administering district and classroom-based assessments and evaluating data to plan or adjust instruction to meet various student needs.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Planned lessons utilizing district curricular resources to differentiate instruction.
Collaborated with the grade level team and related service teachers to plan instruction to meet student needs.
Served as team leader and supported the team in action planning to meet school and district improvement goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
08.2005 - 05.2009
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
03.2012 - 09.2013
No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language Endorsement
National Louis University
Chicago, IL
05.2001 -
Skills
Curriculum design
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Accomplishments
Member of the Building Leadership Team
Grade Level Leader-Lead team meetings, lead team in developing action plans aligned with school and district improvement goals
ELA Grade Level Representative-Scope & Sequence, Assessment Development
Presented to the School Board about the work being done to support Multilingual Learners and ensure curriculum and assessment equity.
Member of school PBIS team-Lead the Teaching Subcommittee to provide PD for staff and lessons for students to support SEL goals.
Timeline
Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator
Big Hollow School District 38
08.2022 - Current
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Big Hollow School District 38
08.2017 - 08.2022
5th Grade Math Teacher
Big Hollow School District 38
08.2016 - 08.2017
5th-8th Grade Spanish Teacher
Big Hollow School District 38
08.2013 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
03.2012 - 09.2013
5th Grade Teacher
Big Hollow School District 38
08.2009 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Illinois State University
08.2005 - 05.2009
No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language Endorsement
National Louis University
05.2001 -
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