Experienced educator with a history of instructing diverse learners, skilled at fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere. Expertise in scaffolded instruction and effective classroom management leads to improved student performance. Collaborative lesson planning enhances educational outcomes and promotes student growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Educator
Converse Elementary, School District of Beloit
Beloit, USA
03.2022 - Current
4k/ 1st grade team collaborator and leader
Foster a warm, nurturing, and fun atmosphere conducive to learning
Develop strong, lasting professional relationships with students, families and educators
Plan and implement tiered activities and lessons including implementing a new curriculum
Participation in weekly PLC meetings with peer educators for reflection and planning
Participation in professional development opportunities
Lead Teacher
Rock and Walworth Counties Family Comprehensive Services, Head Start
Janesville, USA
12.2017 - 03.2022
Foster a warm, nurturing, and fun atmosphere conducive to learning
Develop strong, lasting relationships with families
Plan and implement tiered activities and lessons for 3 and 4 year olds
Participate in weekly education coaching to create and achieve various goals.
Conduct home visits, parent-teacher conferences and other parent-child centered activities to establish a positive home and school connection
Family Advocate
Rock and Walworth Counties Family Comprehensive Services, Early Head Start
Janesville, USA
03.2017 - 12.2017
Provide families with early education and support services through home visits
Assist in child development, parent education, and family support on home visits for multicultural families of infants, toddlers and expectant mothers.
Conduct screening and developmental assessments on infants and toddlers
Collaborate with families to create family partnership goals
Plan for and facilitate parent-child interaction groups and parent support groups
Aid families in coordinating with other community resources and advocate for EHS families in the community
Education
Transition To Teaching Certificate -
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI
05.2020
Bachelors of Arts - Liberal Studies with an emphasis in education and psychology
University of Wisconsin- Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
12.2014
Associates of Arts and Sciences - Coursework in general education classes
University of Wisconsin- Colleges
Janesville, WI
08.2012
Skills
Team collaboration
Family engagement
Classroom management
Student assessment
Behavior management
Flexibility and adaptability
Individualized instruction
Lesson planning
Certification
Provisional Educator License 1777-Regular Education Early Childhood/ Middle Childhood
Timeline
Professional Educator
Converse Elementary, School District of Beloit
03.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
Rock and Walworth Counties Family Comprehensive Services, Head Start
12.2017 - 03.2022
Family Advocate
Rock and Walworth Counties Family Comprehensive Services, Early Head Start
03.2017 - 12.2017
Transition To Teaching Certificate -
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Bachelors of Arts - Liberal Studies with an emphasis in education and psychology
University of Wisconsin- Whitewater
Associates of Arts and Sciences - Coursework in general education classes
Director of Special Education & Student Services at School District of BeloitDirector of Special Education & Student Services at School District of Beloit