Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keeps the classroom organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs, with a warm, safe educational environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Fox Chapel Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Fifth Grade Teacher
Team Leader from 2022 - present
Member of the Career Day Committee and Multicultural Night
Increased overall class participation by creating an inclusive environment that valued all students'' opinions and ideas.
Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with complex problem-solving tasks and thought-provoking discussions.
Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
Teacher
Bells Mill Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2022
Taught second, third, and fourth grade
Team leader 2018-2021
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs
Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards
Taught all core subjects including math, science, history, and health
Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
Teacher
Freedom District Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2013
Taught second grade
Planned lessons and implemented differentiated instruction in reading, writing, and word study
Built personal and productive relationships with students, staff, and parents
Planned whole-group and small-group instruction in humanities to further student learning
Teacher
Eldersburg Elementary
08.2010 - 06.2012
Taught second and fourth grade
Worked collaboratively with a team of 4 colleagues to plan and implement lessons that meet the standards and objectives of the Common Core State Standards
Examined student data to ensure student progress and learning
Used individualized instruction and small group differentiation to promote learning and proficiency
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Hood College
Frederick, MD
05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Elementary, ASL/Deaf Studies
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
06.2009
Skills
Classroom management
Collaborative Planning
Mentoring
Test Proctoring
Tailoring Curriculum Plans
Positive Learning Environment
Differentiated Instruction
Social-Emotional Learning training
Standardized Testing
Instructional Best Practices
Student engagement
Inquiry-based learning
Certification
Administrator I
Elementary Education 1-6
Additional 30+ hours of coursework, mostly in educational leadership
Community Involvement
Scotland Storm Development, Inc.
Helped start the charitable organization that provides free after-school and summer academic and sports programs for children in the historic Scotland Community in Potomac, Maryland.
Elementary School academics liaison
References
Lita Yates, Principal, Fox Chapel Elementary
Allison Li, Assistant Principal, Fox Chapel Elementary
Jerri Oglesby, Former Principal, Bells Mill Elementary
Timeline
Teacher
Fox Chapel Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Bells Mill Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2022
Teacher
Freedom District Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2013
Teacher
Eldersburg Elementary
08.2010 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Hood College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Elementary, ASL/Deaf Studies
Near Peer Mentor – Gains in the Education of Math at Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)Near Peer Mentor – Gains in the Education of Math at Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)