Passionate 2nd-year educator committed to ongoing growth and exploration in the field of education. Eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities for professional development while making a positive impact on students' lives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
St. Bartholomew Catholic School
06.2023 - Current
Created and differentiated lesson plans to accommodate my students with different learning needs and cultural backgrounds.
Managed student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing clear expectations and procedures.
Engaged and monitored students progress by using data to adjust teaching strategies to better facilitate future lessons.
Promoted positive peer interactions and social-emotional learning to create a sense of belonging and community.
Collaborate with special education teachers, ELL coordinators, and support staff to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and English Language Development (ELD) plans.
Figure Skating Coach
Hamilton Community Center And Ice Arena
02.2017 - Current
Coaches students of all ages and all levels
Supported skaters in reaching their full potential by offering guidance on balancing academics, athletics, and personal commitments.
Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
Teacher's Assistant
St. Bartholomew Catholic School
08.2017 - 05.2022
Served as an assistant to a kindergarten and first-grade teacher.
Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Skate Guard
Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena
06.2013 - 05.2016
Worked with people of all ages to develop their skating skills
Assisted in instructing Learn to Skate classes
Served as a friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee
Assisted with recruitment and training of new employees, while also monitoring the productivity of current employees
Served as a positive and enthusiastic team player
Communicated effectively using a variety of communication platforms
Remained committed to adding to my knowledge and skills base
Consistently worked with client satisfaction in mind
Remained committed to learning and growing in this exciting industry
Worked with a humble attitude and a willingness to learn
Planned and managed special events to support company efforts
Worked well independently and on a team to solve problems.
Figure Skating Coach
Perry Park Ice Arena
08.2016 - Current
Evaluated students to match skill levels with appropriate classes.
Help mentor junior coaches
Learn to Skate instructor for all Basic Skill levels
Coaches all tasks and implementation of drills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
IU Columbus
4601 Central Ave, Columbus, IN 47203
05.2023
Accomplishments
Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Future Education Award, IUPUC, 03/01/23,
Office of Student research Grant Award, IUPUC, 08/01/22, 03/01/23
Classroom Management
Special Education Support
Organizational Skills
References
Alex Engelbert, School Principal, aengelbert@stbirish.net, 812-391-4661
Carleen Fry, Hc Program Coordinator, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, cfry@columbus.in.gov, 812-350-8259
Dr. Lawrence Ruich, Clinical Assistant Professor, Special Education; Coordinator, Special Education Program, IUPUC, Columbus, IN, lruich@iupuc.edu, 812-348-7217
Dr. Laura Liu, Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction; Coordinator, English as a New Language (ENL) Program, IUPUC, Columbus, IN, lbliu@iu.edu, 812-348-7244
Site Aide/Teacher Aide at John Paul II Catholic School / St. Pius Catholic SchoolSite Aide/Teacher Aide at John Paul II Catholic School / St. Pius Catholic School
School Secretary-Permanent Full Time at Toronto Catholic District School Board-St. Jerome Catholic SchoolSchool Secretary-Permanent Full Time at Toronto Catholic District School Board-St. Jerome Catholic School
School Nurse at St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School/Milford Exempted School DistrictSchool Nurse at St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School/Milford Exempted School District
Before and After School Site Coordinator at Bartholomew Consolidated School CorporationBefore and After School Site Coordinator at Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation