Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dependable candidate with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Cultivated a healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing and consistently upholding classroom expectations and procedures facilitating a culture of high engagement.
Planned, prepared, and delivered standards-based lesson plans aligned to the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Dance and the OKCPS Instructional Framework.
Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and resources to enhance student experience and success.
Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
Innovatively established and reinforced PBIS in tandem with C.H.A.M.P.S.
Lead ElectiveTeacher
John Marshall Enterprise Middle School
08.2020 - Current
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support peers in development and personal growth.
Worked one-on-one with peers to increase overall classroom success.
Guided teachers in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Served on the institutional leadership team as the liaison between the elective team and campus leadership to communicate wants, needs, concerns, and questions.
Mentored new elective teachers and acclimated them to the culture and climate of JMEMS.
Supported elective teachers with the skill and knowledge to implement department, campus, and district initiatives.
District Mentor Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
Served as a role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
Guided stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
Review and reflect together on the effectiveness of lessons
Collaborate to address behavioral management strategies
Executive Committee Member
Oklahoma State Department Of Education
08.2022 - 05.2023
Served as an executive committee member to review and revise the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Dance.
Collaborated with state-wide dance educators to refine the language of the dance academic standards
Cultivated long-term relationships with colleagues across the state.
Represented the interests of the OKCPS Dance Department
Assessment Writer
Oklahoma State Department Of Education
06.2023 - 08.2023
Participated in meetings with OSDE staff to review 6th-8th grade dance curriculum
Wrote and revised new dance assessments for each 6th-8th grade lesson or unit
Created a proficiency scale that aligned to the learning objectives, and to the unit standard.
Curated content and wrote instructional materials
Education
Masters of Fine Arts - Dance
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2024
Master of Arts - Nonprofit Leadership- Arts Management
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
05.2008
Skills
Research Implementation
Teacher Training
Educational Technologies Implementation
Setting Learning Objectives
Assessment Strategies and Guidance
Intervention Support
Positive Learning Environment
Curriculum Development
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Leadership and Inspiration
Timeline
District Mentor Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Assessment Writer
Oklahoma State Department Of Education
06.2023 - 08.2023
Executive Committee Member
Oklahoma State Department Of Education
08.2022 - 05.2023
Lead ElectiveTeacher
John Marshall Enterprise Middle School
08.2020 - Current
Dance Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Masters of Fine Arts - Dance
Oklahoma City University
Master of Arts - Nonprofit Leadership- Arts Management
Oklahoma City University
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Lindenwood University
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