Employed diverse instructional techniques such as differentiated instruction and higher-level learning strategies
Maintained strong parent communication via newsletters, conferences, and social media
Build strong connections between staff and parents as PTA liaison
Served as a mentor teacher to multiple student teachers and practicum students
SCIP Representative focused on teacher mentorship, curriculum development and assessment initiatives
Beach Haven Education Association President
Assumed supervision duties during principal's absence
Established effective communication with colleagues across grade levels to develop a cohesive school culture as School Climate Chair
Cultivated relationships with community partners such as local businesses or organizations for additional learning opportunities outside the classroom.
Kindergarten Teacher & Basic Skills Teacher
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2020
Employed diverse instructional techniques including differentiated instruction and small flexible grouping
Ensured alignment with state and national standards through curriculum work.
Obtained leader certificate in Strengthening Families Program
Overseen various projects during tenure included PTA liasion to connect community to school
Provided support and guidance to student educators
Completed SIOP training for instructing English Language Learners
Preschool Summer Program Supervisor
Stafford Township Recreation Department
01.2011 - 01.2014
Developed Preschool Children's Program for Stafford Township Recreation Department
Second Grade Teacher & Basic Skills Instructor
George J. Mitchell Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2008
Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in a second grade classroom.
Completed IR&S training as part of the Intervention and Referral Services team
Instructed at-risk students in Reading and Mathematics during Summer Academy and Basic Skills instruction
Education
Supervisor Certificate - Standard Elementary School Teacher
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ
05-2005
Master of Arts - Education
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ
05-2005
B.S. - Elementary Education with Sociology concentration
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
01.2001
Accomplishments
2024-2025 Ocean County Teacher of the Year
2023-2024 Governor's Educator of the Year
2024 PTA Lifetime Achievement Award
Timeline
Beach Haven School
03.2020 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher & Basic Skills Teacher
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2020
Preschool Summer Program Supervisor
Stafford Township Recreation Department
01.2011 - 01.2014
Second Grade Teacher & Basic Skills Instructor
George J. Mitchell Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2008
Supervisor Certificate - Standard Elementary School Teacher
Georgian Court University
Master of Arts - Education
Georgian Court University
B.S. - Elementary Education with Sociology concentration