Dynamic educator with a proven track record at the School Board of Alachua County, excelling in curriculum design and fostering strong parent-teacher communication. Expert in differentiated instruction, I successfully enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes through innovative, project-based learning strategies, while building collaborative relationships with families and colleagues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grade 1
School Board Of Alachua County
08.2023 - Current
Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
Incorporated social-emotional learning into daily lessons, promoting empathy, self-awareness, and responsible decision-making among students.
Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Parent Support Coordinator
Early Learning Coalition Of Alachua County
01.2013 - 07.2023
Managed high-volume caseloads, ensuring timely completion of tasks and effective communication with clients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support services for clients, improving outcomes across multiple domains.
Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by diligently monitoring case documentation and maintaining accurate records for audit purposes.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Established partnerships with local organizations to provide families access to valuable resources addressing health, education, or employment needs.
Trained new staff members in agency policies, procedures, and best practices for effective service delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
06-2008
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
06-2000
Skills
Classroom organization
Parent-teacher communication
Project-based learning
Curriculum design
Classroom management
Group and individual instruction
Multitasking and organization
Differentiated instruction
Active listening
Verbal and written communication
Behavioral management
Parental communication
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 1
School Board Of Alachua County
08.2023 - Current
Parent Support Coordinator
Early Learning Coalition Of Alachua County
01.2013 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Leo University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Teacher - Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade at School Board of Alachua CountyTeacher - Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade at School Board of Alachua County