Passionate educator and Social Emotional Learning Practitioner with diverse experience across various learning environments. Skilled in creating engaging curriculums tailored to individual student needs, fostering inclusive classroom atmospheres that inspire curiosity and learning. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and achievement. Successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved learner engagement and academic performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Emotional Learning Practitioner
Columbus City Schools
Columbus, Ohio
01.2019 - Current
Assist educators with understanding and implementing trauma-informed practices, restorative practices, SEL models and PBIS including developing their knowledge of and how these frameworks inform and support instructional practice
Participate in and support building TBT’s, BLT’s and/or other teams at the school or district level
Work in collaboration with PBIS Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, PEAK IA’s and other support staff
Assist with the implementation of SEL strategies in the classroom through ongoing professional development and job-embedded coaching
Support staff by providing modeling, co-facilitating, and ongoing coaching
Assist schools to increasing knowledge level of cultural competency in creating positive school climates
Testing Facilitator
Columbus City Schools - Medina Middle School
Columbus, Ohio
08.2016 - 06.2019
Responsible for the planning, management, coordination, and execution of the testing processes, and ensuring staff were adequately trained to administer district-wide formative assessments.
Collaborated with the principal to assist in the development of test security training policies and procedures.
Followed district procedures to document and report testing irregularities, and test incidents.
Developed a schedule for test administration, including testing make-up schedules.
Received training on district, state, and federal testing requirements from the district testing office and shared it with building staff as needed.
Assisted teachers in using data reports to make informed instructional decisions.
Monitored the linkage/roster verification process to ensure it is completed accurately and within the established window.
Secured adequate and appropriate testing materials are available for all students, including those requiring special forms due to special education, 504, or Limited English Proficiency status
Dean of Students
Columbus City Schools - Medina Middle School
Columbus, Ohio
08.2015 - 06.2019
Supported the school administrative team by implementing supports for students pertaining to attendance, discipline, academics, and student activities.
Provided and facilitated training for staff regarding the most effective practices of classroom management and student engagement.
Evaluated and interpreted school-level data, leading staff in the development and implementation of district and building-level data and goals regarding cultural competency and student academic achievement.
Facilitated Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) for the entire school.
Math Specialist/Classroom Teacher/ESL Teacher/Coach/Team Leader
Columbus City Schools - Medina Middle School
Columbus, Ohio
01.1995 - 01.2015
Taught math utilizing expert pedagogy to students
Served on the All School Improvement Team
Assisted in developing a new school - Success Works Academy
Worked on the publicity committee; made presentations and recruited students
Used systematic lesson plans which emphasized long and short-term goals