Focused education professional with a mater's degree in education and knowledge of curriculum development, leadership, and extensive ESOL and literacy experience. Well-versed in mentoring with pre-service teachers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher Supervisor
Drake University
2022.01 - Current
Supervise student teacher's performance in the classroom setting while using standards and constructive feedback.
Mentor pre-service teachers during their student teaching experience using goal setting and standards for evaluation.
Teach ESOL strategies and emphasize integration of all modalities of language during lessons.
Facilitate discussions amongst a group of student teachers to strengthen and further their teaching skills.
Created and delivered relevant content to small groups of pre-service teachers to help shape their teaching practices.
Education Consultant
TELUS International
2021.05 - Current
Use my educational expertise to give feedback on applications for educational use in the classroom.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
West Des Moines Community Schools
2010.08 - 2020.08
Developed lessons and provided tailored differentiated instruction for learners in all subject areas.
Collaborated with Special Education and ESOL teachers to reach all learners in the classroom.
Experience teaching diverse groups of students.
Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive and functional learning environment.
Held multiple leadership roles building and district-wide to improve curriculum and standards of teaching and learning.
Implemented large group professional development to peers surrounding teaching and learning.
Used data to drive instructional decisions and to communicate learning progression and goals.
Education
K-12 ESOL Endorsement -
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
01.2017
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
05.2013
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12.2009
Skills
An education professional with a wide-variety of experience as a classroom teacher, working with pre-service teachers, and a consultant.
Quick learner who is organized and collaborative with peers. My work ethic is flexible and prompt. I am a team player who has passion for helping others and mentoring college students.
Timeline
Student Teacher Supervisor
Drake University
2022.01 - Current
Education Consultant
TELUS International
2021.05 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
West Des Moines Community Schools
2010.08 - 2020.08
K-12 ESOL Endorsement -
Drake University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Drake University
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education
University of Iowa
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