An enthusiastic educator offering 20 years of teaching experience with 5 years' experience in various leadership roles. I'm motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Work to provide a highly effective student-centered education experience by bringing strong knowledge and experience of technology integration skills, current best instructional practices, inclusion, and differentiation. I'm personable and outgoing and have experience in diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Laramie County School District 1
Cheyenne
08.2005 - Current
2022-Present-Administrative support for my building when administrator is out of the building
2022- Assisted Dr. Newton in creating new curriculum Guaranteed Viable Curriculum documents for K-8 physical education
2022-2023- Provided Healthy Pokes, an after-school program funded by The University of Wyoming and The Department of Education
2021-Present-Provided after-school Intramural sports for 5th and 6th graders
2020-Supervision of University of Wyoming pre-service teachers
2018-2022-Physical Education mentor/support for new physical education teacher.
2010-present-Supervised/mentored student teachers from The University of Wyoming
Assisted in creating Guaranteed Viable Curriculum for elementary physical education
Assisted with the creation of physical education priority benchmarks and rubrics
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Wyoming Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Board member 2017-2019
Wyoming Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance member 2007-present
Principal Internship
Laramie County School District 1
Cheyenne
01.2020 - 06.2021
Assisted with lunchroom supervision and hallway connections
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Attending IEP meetings
Filled in as acting principal when mentor was absent
Established rapport and relationships with students and staff members
Assisted with ACT prep at South High School
Extended Day ESL Teacher
Laramie County School District 1
Cheyenne
01.2008 - 04.2013
Certified to teach K-12 Physical Education
Certified to Coach Track and Volleyball
Certified Administrator K-12
Education
Principal Program - Education Administration
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
08.2021
Master of Education - Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
02.2009
Bachelor of Science And/with Education Degree - Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
05.2004
Skills
Curriculum and Assessment Development
Personable and Approachable
Cultivating Positive Relationships With all Stakeholders
Dr. Steve Newton, Superintendent, 2811 House Ave, Cheyenne, WY, 82001, (307)771-2123, (307)631-4133
Derek Peil, Assistant Principal at McCormick Junior High, 6000 Education Drive, Cheyenne, WY, 82009, 307-771-2650
Accomplishments And Awards
Received commendation from Prairie Wind principal, Lisa Weigel for successfully working with students with behavior problems and making a difference
Wyoming Physical Education Teacher of the Year 2019
Curriculum Design - Designed and developed current physical education curriculum. Currently working on a committee to create a new viable curriculum with updated state standards.
2021-2023-Volunteered to coach after school sports for 5th and 6th graders at Prairie Wind Elementary
Always looking for ways to go above and beyond in all aspects of education
Timeline
Principal Internship
Laramie County School District 1
01.2020 - 06.2021
Extended Day ESL Teacher
Laramie County School District 1
01.2008 - 04.2013
Teacher
Laramie County School District 1
08.2005 - Current
Principal Program - Education Administration
University of Wyoming
Master of Education - Education
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science And/with Education Degree - Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager at Laramie County School District 1Special Education Teacher and Case Manager at Laramie County School District 1