Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career
and social development programs. Possesses excellent
communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted
educator goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Oxford Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
Provide referrals for community resources and mental health
professionals for students and families
Help students develop organizational, time management and study
skills
Advise students on educational, career and social opportunities
Counsel students wherein behavior, academic progress, social or
emotional concern indicate need for assistance
Analyze student data to evaluate school needs and make
improvements
Develop and deliver whole group and small group lessons in the
academic, personal/social, and career domains
Participate in the team intervention process by taking an active
role in designing, implementing, monitoring and adjusting plans
for individual students
Coordinate eligibility determinations, evaluations, reviews and all
meetings for students covered under Section 504 in order to meet
required timelines.
First Grade Teacher
Country View Elementary School
08.2013 - 05.2017
Used standards and best practices to plan, implement and adapt
daily lesson and unit plans for first grade students
Collaborated with teachers within and across disciplines and grade
levels to develop and evaluate educational experiences using
student data
Built and maintained positive relationships with stakeholders
through positive communication and collaboration
Used data to create, adapt and deliver instruction for general
education students as well as students with exceptionalities within
an inclusive classroom
Promoted student engagement through the use of kinesthetic
learning, whole brain teaching procedures, collaborative learning
strategies and technologies
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering
healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies,
management strategies, and discipline.
Lead Teacher
Hilltop Child Development Center
02.2013 - 07.2013
Planned, delivered and adapted daily lesson and unit plans for pre-kindergarten students
Collaborated with an assistant teacher to plan, implement and assess daily lesson plans based on the needs of the individual learner and the class as a whole
Communicated daily with parents and caregivers and conducted conferences to relay information about students’ achievement, development and growth
Maintained and supported a positive classroom management plan for the purpose of promoting an educationally rich environment
Designed and adapted instruction for students of various ability levels and backgrounds based on assessment data and the needs of individual students and families
Shared classroom and school information with families and administration through the creation and maintenance of a secure classroom website
Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.