Cohort Lead DCSD Adult Learning PD, Personalized Learning Impact
Facilitator DCSD Adult Learning PD
Lead PLC team
Mentor Colorado Boettcher Residency Program
Trainer Thinking Maps
Trainer Backward Planning
Facilitator GT Placement
Chairperson PBIS
Lead RTI Team, Student Council, School Newspaper, Instructor Advanced LA/ Math
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CCSD Instructional Excellence RAiSE Coach
ANR/MVE, CCSD
08.2023 - Current
Develop and facilitate PD for small group instruction, READ Act, and book study
Collaborate within teams: MTSS, Guiding Coalition, Admin/Coach, PLC
Coach and empower numerous educators on various topics: SEL, Reading, Math, READ Plans, Intervention
Elevated team member performance through inductee mentorship
Facilitate HMH coaching cycles with trainer and educators
Model whole group and small group reading instruction in classrooms
Co-facilitate reading instruction with admin designated teacher
Develop trusting relationships with staff and students
Self-initiated ongoing education completed in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Cognitive Coaching, Intervention, Conscious Discipline, Trauma Informed Classroom
Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement
3rd Grade Teacher
Sand Creek Elementary, DCSD
08.2022 - 05.2023
Staff PLC Trainer
Implemented Cognitive Guided Instruction through guided questioning and reasoning
Executed RTI practices to identify, teach, and monitor with data and timely feedback for all students
Integrated high-level thinking and real world problem solving
Put into practice SEL instruction daily to identify and teach to affective needs
Cultivated professional relationships through collaboration with team member and support staff to meet needs of diverse learners
Fostered autonomy within students through caring and safe environment, goal setting, reflection, and data collection
Advocated for all students communicating with key decision makers
Developed respectful relationships with families to best support students
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices
Sixth, Third, Fourth Grade Teacher
Arrowwood Elementary, DCSD
08.2014 - 05.2022
GT Facilitator
Staff trainer on Reading Plus program and intervention, Backward Plan Design
Chairperson PBIS Team, RTI and Math Leadership Team
Nominated for Educator Apple Award past three years
Fostered caring and supportive relationships with students and staff
Curriculum design and implementation
Created and implemented a 21st Century Learning Opportunity, Explorations, where community members teach real-world courses to entire student body
Created and implemented a 21st Century Learning Opportunity, Passion Project, for sixth grade students to serve as leaders in classrooms
Integrated of technology, data driven instruction, differentiation to meet student needs
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment
Fourth Grade Teacher
Pine Lane Elementary, DCSD
08.2013 - 05.2014
Nominated for Apple Award first year in Douglas County
Colorado Boettcher Residency Program instructor
Trained veteran staff in Thinking Maps
Established school-wide student newspaper
Achieved numerous marks as Highly Effective within Cite evaluation
Incorporated diverse instructional strategies, accommodating different learning styles and needs within the classroom
Tracked student progress using formative and summative assessments, informing future instruction and support strategies
Third Grade Teacher
Swigert International Baccalaureate School, DPS
08.2012 - 05.2013
International Baccalaureate certified with emphasis on inquiry based learning and global application
Differentiated instruction to exceed needs of all student levels
Communicated via teacher web-site with weekly updates
Co-designed program for first third grade class, building foundation of practices and program needs
Collaborated on Student Leadership Team lead contributing in school policies for IB program
Enhanced students'' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse literary genres and fostering group discussions
Fifth Grade Teacher
Anasazi Elementary, Kyrene Schools District
08.2011 - 05.2012
Collaborated as PBIS team member, integrating positive intervention initiatives.
Integrated digital instruction
Developed and executed PD for staff in areas of lesson planning, thinking maps, data analysis, and intervention
Fostered personal and professional relationships with students and staff
Provided exceptional instruction in all academic areas with care and concern for diverse learning styles
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
Fifth Grade Teacher
Brisas Elementary, Kyrene School District
08.2007 - 05.2011
Trained staff in implementation of Thinking Maps
RTI team member training meta-cognition as lifelong reflective strategy to solidify learning objectives and comprehension
Surpassed student achievements in comparison to school and district through caring attention to student needs, response to intervention, and communication with staff and family
Integrated technology tool to enhance education and foster strong application skills
Inspired educational achievements through creation of safe learning environment for all students with emphasis on personal success
Joined forces with staff and parents to meet needs of all students
Fifth Grade Teacher
Bustoz Elementary, Tempe School District
08.2004 - 05.2007
Integrated state objectives, multiple intelligences, and student achievements, with assessment and monitoring to build notable lessons
Designed annual curriculum maps for all content areas in addition to developing thematic units to scaffold academia
Worked closely, one-on-one, tutoring students in after school intervention clubs
Lead successful fundraising, event planning, and team management as Student Council Advisor
Implemented project-based learning activities that connected curriculum content to real-world situations, enhancing relevance for students
Education
Masters of Education - Elementary Education K-6
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Skills
Designations:
READ Act
English Learner Professional Development
Endorsements
English Language Arts 7-12
Gifted and Talented Specialist P-12
Certifications
RTI Response to Intervention Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence
Ashlock- Phonics Mentoring and Leadership
Dibels (Reading Assess) Student Learning Objective Process
DRA (Reading Assess) Curriculum Mapping
WILSON Fundations 6 Trait Writing
International Baccalaureate Certified Write from the Beginning
CGI Cognitive Guided Instruction Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
Classroom Management and Effective Teaching of Children with Emotional and Behavioral Problems
Accomplishments
Created highly effective new Managing Partner Program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
Created new systems of efficiency through aggressive reductions of overhead, supplies and offerings in response to the Covid pandemic
As we "Ramped Back Up" coming out of Covid, led teams to implement the levels of efficiency learned going through the pandemic resulting in 10% sales growths over 2019 and record setting profits.
Recognized as Regional Manager of the Year for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Recognized as District Manager of the year twice for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Affiliations
Started and still coaching successful travel baseball team. We have been together for 6 years due to strong family culture focusing on the development of our players.
Timeline
CCSD Instructional Excellence RAiSE Coach
ANR/MVE, CCSD
08.2023 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Sand Creek Elementary, DCSD
08.2022 - 05.2023
Sixth, Third, Fourth Grade Teacher
Arrowwood Elementary, DCSD
08.2014 - 05.2022
Fourth Grade Teacher
Pine Lane Elementary, DCSD
08.2013 - 05.2014
Third Grade Teacher
Swigert International Baccalaureate School, DPS
08.2012 - 05.2013
Fifth Grade Teacher
Anasazi Elementary, Kyrene Schools District
08.2011 - 05.2012
Fifth Grade Teacher
Brisas Elementary, Kyrene School District
08.2007 - 05.2011
Fifth Grade Teacher
Bustoz Elementary, Tempe School District
08.2004 - 05.2007
Masters of Education - Elementary Education K-6
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal State University Long Beach
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