A passionate educator with 9 years of experience in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Working to promote a positive and inclusive environment for all students where they feel seen and heard.
• Co-wrote and Co-directed Vandalia Elementary School Back to School Music Video 2020 featured on Fox 8 News and Guilford County School Youtube Page
• Collaboration with parents by conducing parent teacher conferences at least twice a year, home visits when requested, and interim and report cards sent home each quarter
• Attend professional development training for teaching
• Participate in collaborative planning to develop lessons- Daily PLC, Weekly PLC with curriculum team
• Attend weekly staff, monthly PBIS and Science Team meetings
• Participated in and helped organize school wide events such as Virtual Career Fair Week Math, Literacy, and PTA nights
•Attended national training for a week of team building and enrichment activities at the Alex Haley Farm in Clinton Tennessee
• Planned and implemented culturally relevant pedagogy using the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School Curriculum to a group of 10 diverse rising 1st grade scholars
• Participated and planned daily Harambee Morning Meetings Participated and helped plan Parent/Guardian Engagement Night
•Implemented project-based learning activities that gave room to include opportunities for civic engagement, conflict resolution, and social action skill development
•Provided a positive atmosphere for all learners using Restorative Justice Practices
• Differentiate homework, small groups, and lesson plans for students to grow academically
• Attend professional development training including equitable Restorative Justice Practices
• Participated in collaborative planning to develop lessons- Daily PLC, Weekly PLC with curriculum team
• Attended weekly staff, monthly PBIS and Science Team meetings
• Participated in school wide events such as Quarterly Dances, Talent Show, Math, Literacy, and PTA nights
Achieved Google Level One Certified Educator -
August 2021
Hortons Creek Elementary Equity Team 4th Grade Representative 2021-2022
Earned Guilford County Schools Educator of the Week- May 2020
Vandalia Elementary School- Back to School Music Video- August 2020/ Fox 8 Interview
Earned Hampton University Partnership Magnet Elementary- 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year
Directed PBIS Positive Behavior Drumline Assembly North Elementary School, March 2016
• Organized and implemented school wide Positive Behavior Assembly in which a childhood friend who was in the VH1 movie Drumline 2 came as a motivational speaker and performer
North Elementary School Parent Engagement Night Director, August 2015
Earned Beginning Teacher of the Year Award- North Elementary- 2014