Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse and differentiated lessons for intensive readers and students with ESE services. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop literacy, social and learning skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Inclusion Teacher, Immokalee Middle School
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Naples, FL
08.2021 - Current
6-8th grade ESE inclusion teacher with a case load of 25-30 students in a Title I migrant community
Assessing eligibility of ESE services, creating and updating IEP’s and re-evaluations, tracking students’ progress, completing quarterly reports, and reevaluating IEP goals and accommodations
Being a support facilitator to general education teachers by scaffolding activities and providing differentiated instruction
Keeping in contact with parents/guardians, general educators, and appropriate parties on student behavior and academic progress
Attending appropriate ESE meetings and special education trainings
Administer diagnostic, classroom and state assessments
Visitation Monitor
CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER OF COLLIER COUNTY
Naples, FL
06.2021 - Current
Oversee court order visitation for dependency, divorce and domestic violence cases
Complete intakes, schedule visits and prepare a safe environment for families to fulfill ordered visit
Ensure clients follow agreed upon rules and policies while using services, either on-site or off
Addressing notable concerns regarding a parent or child physical, emotional, or mental wellbeing
Provide support to “perpetrating parent” on best ways to cultivate and/or maintain a healthy nurturing relationship while fulfilling court ordered case plan
Academic Mentor
FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOREVER
Naples, FL
06.2019 - Current
Part-time academic mentor to K-9th grade students’ afterschool and during the summer
Setting academic goals for students affected by sudden home placement change, parental separation, or traumatic events
Working one-on-one with children up to 2 hours per week on varying subjects or skills (i.e Reading, language arts, math, science, comprehension)
Helping child with organization and time management
Analyzing pre and post testing to accurately assess students’ specific needs, growth, or deficits
Keeping in communication with parents/guardians, Guardian Ad Litem, case managers, teachers and school staff regarding students’ academic progress
Updated by relevant parties on students’ social emotional concerns when necessary
Adult Educator/Summer Camp Instructor
GRACEPLACE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Naples, FL
08.2020 - 08.2021
Facilitating the adult Bright Beginnings program which is designed to cultivate confident, capable, and literate parents when guiding their child through the crucial years of early development
Approximately 10-12 adult students per class, seen twice a week through the 2020-21 SY
Skills and strategies are introduced regarding physical, cognitive, and emotional health, as well as early literacy and math development
Trained in and facilitated additional programs including the Conscious Discipline model by Dr Becky Bailey and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families by Stephen Covey
Engaged in wellness activities and Parent Café support style groups
Modeled and provided parents with arts and craft ideas, free books, and academic make and take
Assigned and collected parent/child homework and literacy bags weekly
Followed necessary COVID-19 procedures per employer protocol
Technology teacher for 2021 Grace Place Summer camp.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Naples, FL
08.2018 - 05.2020
2018-19 SY
Working at Immokalee Middle School as an 8th grade Language Arts and Intensive Reading teacher; 24-33 students per class
producing effective lesson plans and following 8th grade district curriculum standards
Preparing students for Florida Standardized testing using said district standards, differentiating 8th grade standards to meet the needs of ELL/ESOL students.
2019-20 SY
6th grade ESE inclusion teacher with a case load of 18-25 students
Assessing eligibility of ESE services, creating and updating IEP’s and re-evaluations, tracking students’ progress, completing quarterly reports, and reevaluating IEP goals and accommodations
Being a support facilitator to general education teachers by scaffolding activities and providing differentiated instruction
Keeping in contact with parents/guardians, general educators, and appropriate parties on student behavior and academic progress
Attending appropriate ESE meetings and special education trainings
Prevention Advocate
THE SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Naples, FL
06.2017 - 07.2018
Create, schedule, and present awareness programs within the community and in Collier County Schools on youth issues related to domestic violence
Provide training to local schools and other youth agencies on DV and Human Trafficking
Provide crisis counseling for children of The Shelter program as directed by the Outreach Manager
Coordinate children’s support groups in conjunction with adult support groups.
Assist adult participants in obtaining legal, medical, and/or social services for their children
Advocate for program participants with schools and other community agencies
Documenting and reporting services provided to participants
Preschool Teacher
TREEHOUSE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
Lakeland, FL
12.2016 - 05.2017
Working with 6 week to 5-year-old children
Providing a creative curriculum and lesson plans, while forming hands on learning activities
Assist with daily meals
Instructed the potty-training process
Conducted parent-teacher meeting and progress reports
Claims Adjuster
GEICO
Lakeland, FL
11.2015 - 12.2016
Investigating and processing auto claims by gathering evidence and interviewing all parties involved in order to reach a fair but just settlement
Handling liability claims involving personal injuries (PIP) or third-person property damage (PD) including property claims involving damage to vehicles and non-vehicle property (i.e., buildings, street signs)
Investigating an insured’s coverage, qualifying individuals for available coverage and recognizing an insured’s exposure to bodily injury (BI) and uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM) claims
Processing lost wages, mileage, and replacement services reimbursement
Corresponding with attorneys by providing necessary documentation to assist with their client’s case
Recognizing and referring claims to the appropriate department that present any indication of fraud and requesting independent medical examinations for treatment that may be medically unnecessary
Development Coach
FLORIDA BAPTIST CHILDRENS HOME- The Porchlight
Lakeland, FL
10.2014 - 10.2015
Provide a safe location, emotional support and guidance to victims of domestic sex trafficking
Perform intake procedures for all new clients
Plan, prepare and serve nutritional, attractive meals
Advise and instruct proper personal hygiene
Demonstrate a Christian lifestyle and regularly participate in private and corporate worship
File client paperwork, complete client logs, incident reports, and medical reports
Complete necessary house chores to insure orderliness and cleanliness
Transported clients to doctor's appointments, school, court hearings and visitations
Administer prescribed and OTC medications
Performed home drug screens on returning clients
Checking status of Primary client’s emotional well-being in face to face reports.
Preschool Teacher
TREEHOUSE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
Lakeland, FL
04.2014 - 10.2014
Working with 6 week to 5-year-old children
Producing a creative curriculum and lesson plans, while forming hands on learning activities
Assist with feeding daily meals
Instructed the potty-training process
Conducted parent-teacher progress reports
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Lakeland, FL
05.2015
No Degree - Psychology
BROWARD COLLEGE
Hollywood, FL
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft, Excel, and PowerPoint
Highly dependable and organized with the ability to pay strong attention to detail
Able to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public
Ability to execute tasks using excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership and mentor skills
Independent with proven project management skills
Extremely flexible and can adapt to change
Ability to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism