Committed former educator with demonstrated success contributing innovation and creativity to educational institutions. Sound knowledge of school systems, learning styles and student development. Dedicated to improving school curriculum and assisting students with unique learning needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Aurora, CO
07.2022 - 05.2023
Highly Effective Teacher Rating (3.77/4), 2022-2023 School Year
Planned and implemented phonics instruction using Fundations and Orton-Gillingham
2022-2023 iReady Growth Summary:
Tier 3 (2 Grade Levels Below)- Decreased from 29% to 6%
Tier 2 (1 Grade Level Below)- Decreased from 59% to 35%
Tier 1 (On or Above Grade Level)- Increased from 12% to 59%
Book Study- Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain, by Zaretta Hammond
HEARTS Training- Healthy Environments And Response to Trauma in Schools
Structured Literacy workshop
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
1st GradeTeacher
Aurora Public School District
Aurora, CO
08.2019 - 05.2022
Effective Teacher Rating, 2021-2022 School Year
Engaged in weekly, meticulous data cycles to use student data to guide future instruction
Implemented Colorado Academic Standards in Reading, Writing, and Communicating planning to create rigorous grade-level content,
2021-2022 iReady Growth Summary:
Tier 3 (2 Grade Levels Below)- Decreased from 21% to 10%
Tier 2 (1 Grade Level Below)- Decreased from 58% to 40%
Tier 1 (On or Above Grade Level)- Increased from 5% to 45%
During Covid, provided a welcoming classroom community for learning and relationships over Google Classroom and Seesaw.
Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
2nd Grade Teacher
Beaufort County School District, River Ridge Academy
Bluffton, SC
08.2016 - 05.2019
Instructed academic subject areas of math, reading, writing, science, and social studies following South Carolina College- and Career- Ready standards
Attended professional development training that include- SIOP for ELL students (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol), STEM/Project Lead the Way
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
08.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA
08.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Team collaboration
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Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
07.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
08.2020 - 12.2022
1st GradeTeacher
Aurora Public School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
2nd Grade Teacher
Beaufort County School District, River Ridge Academy