Enthusiastic and skilled instructional coach working to help develop and build teacher efficacy to promote student growth and academic success. Equally skilled at one-on-one coaching and group professional development using adaptable teaching strategies and data to identify and maximize learning needs. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize engagement.
TeachPlus, Indianapolis, IN, August 2014- June 2017
Policy Fellow
Co-authored a policy brief about teacher evaluations
Spoke with legislators on behalf of charter school funding
Alumni Mentor
Mentored a team of policy fellows
Worked toward advancement of subsidized housing for local teachers
Honors
Indiana Teacher of the Year , semi-finalist, September 2015