Substituted for Delaware City Schools and Big Walnut Schools
Long-term substitute for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 7th grade
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Implemented new curriculum for 4th grade ELA position at the beginning of the school year
Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
Adjusted instructional strategies based on ongoing assessments of student needs and abilities, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for all learners.
Assessed student progress regularly, providing individualized feedback and support for continuous improvement.
Daily Substituted in grades K-5th grade at several schools in each district
Program Specialist
KinderCare Learning Center
06.2016 - 10.2020
Prepared new teachers for the classroom environment by reviewing curriculum, performing side-by-side training in the classroom, and being a touch point person for any questions or collaboration that new teachers needed
Educated new teachers on NAEYC standards and collaborated with new teachers to uphold these standards
Educating teachers on health and safety standards and performing health and safety inspections in classroom and playground environments
Preformed managerial duties such as touring prospective families for the center, assisting in opening and closing the center, assisting in payroll duties when needed, and making marketing calls to prospective families
Learning Adventures Coordinator
KinderCare Learning Center
07.2009 - 10.2020
Educated students in a small group setting on areas such as Music, Mathematics, Phonics, and STEM
Delivered curriculum as well as created differentiated lesson plans to meet the needs of each individual student in the small group setting
Collaborated with teachers and families to ensure each individual student’s progress and plan future areas that students who needed more assistance in
Grew program each year and consistently met/exceeded goals for program growth each year
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
11.2007 - 10.2020
Designed and implemented curriculum as well as created differentiated lesson plans for the students that supported reading, writing, creative arts, science, and mathematics
Met the health and safety needs of each student in the classroom
Created relationships with the families to better anticipate the needs of the students in the classroom
Collaborated with Co-teachers and supporting staff to support students and families as well as create new ideas for curriculum and classroom activities
Met and upheld NAEYC standards in the classroom
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah
09.2023
Skills
Classroom management
Adaptable
Relationship building and management
Student engagement
Positive reinforcement
Group and individual instruction
Creativity in teaching
Behavior modeling
Creative problem solving
Parent-teacher communication
Differentiated instruction
Multi-subject instruction
Certification
Ohio Department of Education- 2 year resident Educator Primary - Elementary Education, Pre-K-5
Issued March 19, 2025
Student Teaching
Delaware City Schools | Delaware, OHFebruary 2023- May 2023
Robert F. Shultz Elementary | 2nd grade |Student Teacher
· Collaborated with host teacher to create differentiated lesson plans based on all individual student’s needs
· Lead small groups in Math and Reading
· Observed Parent-Teacher conferences and IEP meetings with the host teacher
· Built relationships with the 2nd-grade teaching team and the administration
· Independently managed classroom of students building strong relationships and adhering to each individual student’s learning style