Accomplished elementary school teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Title I Tutor
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2022 - Current
Enhanced reading comprehension skills of students through targeted literacy interventions and differentiated instruction.
Developed strong rapport with students, building trust and encouraging academic growth through personalized support.
Instructional Coach
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2015 - 06.2018
Supported teachers with student learning.
Analyzed student data to assist teachers with student achievement.
Modeled reading and writing lessons to teachers.
Trained teachers in DIBELS.
Served on QIT committee.
Interventionist
Fort Wayne Community Schools
11.2014 - 08.2015
Taught small group intervention groups for students at risk in reading and math.
Increased student achievement while engaging students with differentiated learning.
Elementary Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.1996 - 06.2004
Taught grades K,1,2 and 3 while at Maplewood
Served on the committee that wrote a full day kindergarten grant.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
12.1995
Skills
Promotes learning
Maintains records
Staff Collaboration
Goal-setting
Creative Thinking
Evaluates progress
Data-Driven Instruction
Student Engagement
Volunteer Experience
Canterbury School Volunteer- Chaired Sock Hop, Spring Luncheon and Fall Picnic
Served on the Admissions/Marketing Committee at Canterbury School
Special Education Teacher at Fort Wayne Community Schools - Wayne High SchoolSpecial Education Teacher at Fort Wayne Community Schools - Wayne High School
Adjunct Faculty for Accelerated BSN(ABSN) and Traditional BSN Students(TBSN) at Manchester University School of NursingAdjunct Faculty for Accelerated BSN(ABSN) and Traditional BSN Students(TBSN) at Manchester University School of Nursing