To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd and 4th Grade Teacher
Lawrence Township Schools
11.2023 - Current
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a sense of trust and respect that enabled open communication about academic concerns or personal challenges.
Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enhancing overall curriculum effectiveness.
Third Grade Teacher
INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
10.1996 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Science -
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
Dayton, OH
12.1995
Skills
First Grade Teacher, 1996-2006
Second Grade Teacher, 2006-2013
Third Grade Teacher, 2013-present
Mentor and Supervising Teacher, 2000-2016
Collaborated with supervisors from Butler, University of Indianapolis, and IUPUI to coach and observe interns
Supported four new teachers' classroom management and instructional skills development through coaching and feedback
Indiana Grant Writer-DonorsChooseorg, 2007-Present-Created grants to support instructional resources and materials for students Have currently received 68 funded grants totaling over $81,000 for supplies and materials
Reading Committee, 2012-2013- Met monthly with committee to develop and implement reading strategies for classroom teachers, Literacy Night, and developed summer meetings and training for the Daily Five workshops
Piloted Refexmathcom and had an integral role in bringing the program to our school Reflex math administrator and trainer for the building
Trained in Daily 5 and Cafe, Whole Brain Teaching, Smekens Writing Workshop, Kagen
Collaborated with team to promote positive student behavior, data tracking, and celebrations
Trained in Dibles, TRC, and Running Records
Mentor Teacher for Students, 2014-present
Fostered positive, nurturing relationships with students struggling academically and socially
IRead Saturday Camp
2016-2017, Led bi-weekly Saturday camps to reinforce skills tested on IRead
Designed and Presented IRead Workshops for Parents, 2013-present
Presented parents with information regarding IRead and provided them with materials and recourses to assist at home
Team Taught Third Grade, 2015-2017
Certification
Teaching Certification
Credentials And Licenses
Indiana
General Elementary 1-6 Non Departmentalized License # 1503465