Professional educator. Proven track record in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Strong skills in classroom management, curriculum planning, and student assessment. Reliable team player known for effective communication and adaptability to changing needs.
Qualified Interventionist with strong background in early childhood education and proven track record of fostering positive and engaging learning environment. Successfully implemented creative lesson plans and activities that promote cognitive and social development. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents and collaborate with colleagues to achieve educational goals.
Trained in the Science of Reading Mississippi with Project Read and LETRS. Then was trained again in Louisiana using AIM Pathways.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, Lower School
01.2020 - Current
A full-time teacher instructioning ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies to classrooms of 26 students in 1st grade at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, Lower School.
Established rapport with students, parents, and critical family members.
Enhance student engagement for learning through maintaining a collaborative learning classroom environment.
Observe, plan, teach, and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multicultural classes with many levels of ability.
Performed classroom benchmark assessments.
Academic Interventionist
Nichols Elementary School, Biloxi PS
01.2017 - 01.2020
A full-time interventionist instructing in Academic and Behavior strategies to classrooms of us to 20 students in Kindergarten and 1st grade.
Established rapport with faculty, staff, students, parents, and critical family members.
Established rapport with faculty and staff throughout the district in order to collaborate on new ways to help support any and all Biloxi students and families.
Collaborated with teachers and analyzed data to determine what interventions are successful and build new plans for any student who is unsuccessful in interventions.
Analyzed data to determine whether or not there was a need for further evaluation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Masters - Educational Leadership
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
Skills
Classroom management
Phonics instruction
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
2023-2025 Sailor Captain and Board Member, Sirens of New Orleans Krewe, 2015 Gorenflo/Nichols Teacher of the Year, 2015 Beverly Briscoe Recipient, President of Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, Named to the 2018-2020 Mississippi Alpha Delta Kappa Executive Board
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, Lower School
Academic Interventionist at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Vintage CampusAcademic Interventionist at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Vintage Campus