Dedicated educator with expertise in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Proven ability to create engaging lesson plans and foster positive parent-teacher communication.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Crawford Ausable Schools
Grayling, MI
08.2022 - Current
Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
Facilitated a positive classroom environment promoting social skills and emotional development.
Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
Collaborated with parents and staff to support student learning and address behavioral challenges.
GSRP Lead Teacher
COOR GSRP Grayling
Grayling, MI
01.2015 - 06.2022
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
Facilitated professional development workshops for teaching staff to enhance instructional strategies.
Coordinated classroom activities fostering collaboration and positive learning environments.
Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and student engagement techniques.
Assessed student progress through observations and standardized assessments to inform instruction.
Collaborated with families and community resources to support student needs and enhance educational outcomes.
Head Start Teacher
NEMCSA Head Start
Grayling, MI
08.1998 - 06.2012
Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula fostering cognitive and social development.
Collaborated with families to create individualized education plans addressing unique student needs.
Led classroom activities promoting literacy, numeracy, and emotional growth in diverse learners.
Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
Organized community outreach programs enhancing family engagement and support services.
Education
No Degree - LETRS Literacy Training Certificate
LETRS Training
Online
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
05-2018
K-5 Certified Teaching Certificate - K-5
T.E.A.C.H Michigan Accredidation Program
Oline
08-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Sciences
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
05-2013
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Parent-teacher communication
Lesson planning
Early childhood development
Classroom management
Classroom organization
Technology integration
Curriculum planning
Documentation and record keeping
Behavior management
Parent communication
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Crawford Ausable Schools
08.2022 - Current
GSRP Lead Teacher
COOR GSRP Grayling
01.2015 - 06.2022
Head Start Teacher
NEMCSA Head Start
08.1998 - 06.2012
No Degree - LETRS Literacy Training Certificate
LETRS Training
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lake Superior State University
K-5 Certified Teaching Certificate - K-5
T.E.A.C.H Michigan Accredidation Program
Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Sciences