Teacher Leader with 18 years in instruction of kindergarten, 2nd grade, PreK, ELL, and special education self contained. Expert in elevating educational standards and unlocking teacher potential through strategic mentorship and curriculum design.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Self Contained Teacher
Jackson County School System
07.2020 - Current
Mentored a new teacher in current area of specialty
Mentored 2 student teachers in adaptive curriculum from UGA
Led a team to improve student scores and IEP goals in classroom
Adapted curriculum given by county
Modeled lessons for new teachers
Teacher - Kindergarten
Holsenbeck Elementary School
07.2012 - 05.2020
Led grade level as chair
Served on PBIS team - created new PBIS system
Led Tier 2+ Kid Talks and managed forms, data for MTSS
Led team of paraprofessional, EIP teacher, and ELL teacher to increase student data and achievement in kindergarten classroom - collaboration and planning
Served on principal committee
Served on curriculum design team for new Reading standards in Kindergarten
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Holsenbeck Elementary School
07.2010 - 05.2012
Worked on curriculum design team for new Math standards
Created math assessments for 2nd grade
Education
Master of Education - Language And Literacy - ESOL
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education
North Georgia College And State University
Dahlonega, GA
05-2008
Skills
Curriculum Development
Educational Leadership
Teacher Mentorship
Classroom Management
Data Analysis
Professional Development
Student Assessment
Instructional Design
Certification
Reading Endorsement
Gifted Endorsement
Adaptive Curriculum
Master's in Language and Literacy with ESOL Endorsement
Timeline
Special Education Self Contained Teacher
Jackson County School System
07.2020 - Current
Teacher - Kindergarten
Holsenbeck Elementary School
07.2012 - 05.2020
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Holsenbeck Elementary School
07.2010 - 05.2012
Master of Education - Language And Literacy - ESOL
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