Energetic educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Language Arts/Social Studies/Remediation Teacher
Marburn Academy
08.2017 - Current
Taught 7-8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies
Taught Advanced Writing, Debate, and Argument Writing for 7-8th grades
Provided Orton-Gillingham support for reading and writing (classroom educator for OG)
Provided instruction, strategies/support for EF and social/emotional development for advisory students
Supervised Washington DC field trips and various other trips
Implemented classroom management strategies focused on positive reinforcement
Differentiated instruction for different skill levels and learning styles
Planned lessons to align with UBD
Created and administered assessment-driven learning
Participated in team teaching, planning, and assessment
Taught summer school and tutored students in reading and writing
Intermediate Science/Language Remediation Teacher
Marburn Academy
06.2015 - 06.2017
Taught 5th grade science and 1 semester each of 5th grade Writing and Comprehension
Co-taught Orton-Gillingham language remediation for children in grades 4-8
Utilized Responsive Classroom techniques, such as morning meeting
Attended Fifth Grade Camp
Implemented classroom management strategies focused on positive reinforcement
Differentiated instruction for different skill levels and learning styles
Planned science unit lessons to align with UBD
Created and administered assessment-driven learning
Participated in team teaching, planning, and assessment
Co-ran after-school clubs: Glitter Club, and Strategy Game Club
4th/5th Science Teacher
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy
08.2012 - 05.2015
Taught 2 sections each, 4th and 5th grade science according to Ohio New Revised Standards
Co-taught 4th grade reading test preparation and remediation, and 4/5th grade spelling
Taught OAA test-taking strategies for science and math
Tutored students in Tier 2 of RTI in core subjects
Received Responsive Classroom training
Organized and attended Camp Kern for fifth grade
Implemented classroom management strategies focused on positive reinforcement
Differentiated instruction for different skill levels and learning styles
Planned science unit lessons to align with state standards and common core
Created and administered assessment-driven learning
Participated in team teaching, planning, and assessment
Reading Intervention Teacher
Columbus City Schools
12.2009 - 06.2012
Taught Read 180 classes to students who read below grade-level
Used Read 180 curriculum to help students achieve grade-level reading skills
Prepared students for OAA and other reading tests
Assisted classroom teachers with individual tutoring and small group projects
Assisted classroom teachers in developing differentiation materials
5th/6th Grade Literacy Teacher
Columbus Arts and Technology Academy
08.2008 - 06.2009
Taught 2 sections each, 5th and 6th grade literacy
Sponsored Book Club for advanced readers
Implemented classroom management strategies focused on positive reinforcement
Differentiated instruction for different skill levels and learning styles
Planned and taught language arts unit lessons
Created and administered assessment-driven learning
Participated in team teaching, planning, and assessment
Organized and supervised student field trips
Helped students prepare for OAA testing
Fifth Grade Science Teacher
Columbus Arts and Technology Academy
08.2007 - 08.2008
Taught 3 sections of science
Implemented classroom management strategies focused on positive reinforcement
Differentiated instruction for different skill levels and learning styles
Planned and taught science unit lessons
Created and administered assessments
Participated in team teaching, planning, and assessment
Organized and supervised student field trips
Helped students prepare for OAA testing
Reading Intervention Teacher
Annehurst Elementary
02.2007 - 04.2007
Prepared ESL students in grades 4-5 for the OAA
Monitored student progress through interaction and formal assessment
ESL Paraprofessional Tutor
Westerville City Schools
10.2006 - 12.2006
Prepared lessons and assessments for ESL students, grades 1 - 5
Tutored students in reading and writing skills
Substitute Teacher (long-term)
Columbus City Schools
01.2006 - 04.2006
Created unit and lesson plans
Taught 8th Grade Language Arts/Reading
Assessed students and reported grades
Participated in parent/teacher conferences
Education
Master’s of Education - Special Education (mild/moderate)
Ashland University
Columbus, OH
12.2012
Bachelor’s Plus Program - undefined
Ashland University
Columbus, OH
05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Communications (Natural Resources)
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
03.1992
Skills
Differentiating curricula based on student need
Collaboration with faculty and administration
Conflict resolution
Innovative lesson design
Using evidence-based practices
Multi-mode learning
Reviewing Standards-Based Lessons
Certification
5 Year Professional, Science (4-9), Language Arts/Reading (4-9)
5 Year Professional, Intervention Specialist, Mild/Moderate (K-12)
Related Experience
Science Fair Coordinator, Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy, Columbus, OH, 03/12, Set up and judged science fair for grades 3-8.
Timeline
Middle School Language Arts/Social Studies/Remediation Teacher
Marburn Academy
08.2017 - Current
Intermediate Science/Language Remediation Teacher
Marburn Academy
06.2015 - 06.2017
4th/5th Science Teacher
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy
08.2012 - 05.2015
Reading Intervention Teacher
Columbus City Schools
12.2009 - 06.2012
5th/6th Grade Literacy Teacher
Columbus Arts and Technology Academy
08.2008 - 06.2009
Fifth Grade Science Teacher
Columbus Arts and Technology Academy
08.2007 - 08.2008
Reading Intervention Teacher
Annehurst Elementary
02.2007 - 04.2007
ESL Paraprofessional Tutor
Westerville City Schools
10.2006 - 12.2006
Substitute Teacher (long-term)
Columbus City Schools
01.2006 - 04.2006
Bachelor’s Plus Program - undefined
Ashland University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Communications (Natural Resources)
The Ohio State University
Master’s of Education - Special Education (mild/moderate)
Student Advisor / Learning Network at Astravo Online Academy, Colorado Digital Academy, and Colorado Virtual AcademyStudent Advisor / Learning Network at Astravo Online Academy, Colorado Digital Academy, and Colorado Virtual Academy