Dedicated, innovative teacher who strives to create literate, thoughtful communicators in the world. Focuses on an intense study of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing. Facilitates the development of strategic readers, effective writers, engaging speakers, and critical thinkers. Supports an environment of mutual respect and open communication with administration, teachers, parents, and students. Most importantly, Encourages and motivates students to find their passion for literature and writing! Background includes working with 6th grade students on close reading and language skills. Excellent recordkeeper, organizer, and problem-solver. Skilled English Language Arts teacher, highly effective at working with administrators to develop strong curriculum and lesson plans. Goal-driven and proactive educator. Enthusiastic Middle School Instructor motivated to drive student growth for lifelong success.
- Creates skills-based and activities-based lesson plans with the Common Core and State Standards in mind, and directs activities that show the relationship of Language Arts concepts and real-world situations - Differentiates instruction based on the special needs of students including those with 504s/IEPS, gifted, SPED to maximize student success and potential - Creates learning groups for students including teacher-led tutoring, peer tutoring, peer mentoring, leveled pairing, and cooperative groups- Incorporates instructional methods and techniques to analyze, design, and develop my own lectures, notes, and thematic units - Applies professional knowledge to develop, implement, and supplement age-appropriate lessons and curriculum - Makes decisions and solves problems regarding grades, discipline problems, differentiated instruction, re-teaching moments, etc. on a daily basis to ensure the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of students -Establishes extensive parent communication through e-mails, reminders, newsletters, and phone calls, and encourages parent involvement in the learning process.
K-8 Elementary Education, SEI Endorsement*
• 21st Century CCLC Program Facilitator (Woodard) 2021-2024 • 21st Century CCLC Program Instructor 2019 • AVID Site Committee Team (Woodard) 2019-2024 • AVID Summer Institute Trainee (Woodard) 2019-2023 • Personalized Learning Lead (Woodard) 2021-2024 • STEAM Camp Coordinator (Woodard) 2022-2023 • Arizona Science Center Chaperone (Woodard) 2022-2023 • AZMerit Spring Break Coaching Team (Woodard) 2019 • 6th Grade Summer Bride Camp Instructor (Woodard) 2020 • 6th Grade Benchmark Curriculum PD Training 2020-2024 • Smekens Writing Curriculum 6th - 8th Grade ELA PD Training 2023-2024
K-8 Elementary Education, SEI Endorsement*