Dedicated educator with extensive experience in differentiated instruction, guided reading, and classroom management. Committed to enhancing student engagement and collaboration among staff to achieve measurable literacy outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Clothing Clerk
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
Ogden
05.2021 - Current
Maintain clothing in the Ogden Temple laundry.
Answered phones courteously to assist patrons with lost items.
Collaborated with colleagues to enhance workflow and communication.
Elementary Educator
Weber School District
Ogden
09.1995 - Current
Third grade teacher for 15 years at Bates Elementary 9 Chinese Immersion & 6 traditional.
First grade teacher for 5 years at Bates Elementary.
First grade teacher for 2 years at Lomond View.
Differentiated instruction to meet diverse student abilities, enhancing engagement and understanding.
Enhanced students' reading levels through targeted guided reading groups and effective whole group instruction.
Collaboration with staff members to plan, promote learning and engagement.
Establish positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Community Council member for 6 years
Served as grade representative on leadership team.
Education
Endorsement - English Language Learner
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
11-2023
Master of Science - Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
11-1994
Skills
Curriculum development
Guided reading instruction
Literacy intervention
Student assessment
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Teacher collaboration
Time management
Problem solving
Affiliations
ISTE International Society of Technology in Education Presenter for Math Anxiety and Involving gamification for learning. July 2023 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania