Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Experienced with developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress. Enthusiastic and creative individual with the ability to build strong work ethics in fellow colleagues.
Awarded the distinction of teacher of the year among a staff of 30 middle school teachers. Received the Parent-Teacher Association's life award for outstanding fundraising efforts to support the school. Recognized with a week-long commercial by local News network's spotlight of teachers who were nominated by their students.