A lifelong learner, teacher and leader with 21 years of experience instructing students with wide ranges of learning abilities.
Always committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth for all.
Exemplary model in supporting children, parents, and colleagues through strategic planning, professional development, problem solving and communication.
Well organized and detail oriented individual recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Leader
Lincoln School Department
Lincoln
08.2021 - Current
An experienced teacher and curriculum leader within the Lincoln School Department in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Adept at collaborative leadership and program implementation. Highly effective in enhancing student learning outcomes through utilization of researched based instructional strategies. Committed to mentoring teachers, and fostering a culture of professionalism, adult learning, and continuous improvement in curriculum quality and classroom practices.
Analysis of assessment results from multiple grade levels and classrooms to assess the effectiveness of current curriculum offerings, development of cross grade implementation and calibration of scoring.
Development and leading of professional development opportunities designed to increase implementation of high quality curriculum.
Participation in walk-through protocols to observe, evaluate, and provide feedback on the implementation of high quality curriculum alongside colleagues and administration personnel.
Collaboration with the district leadership team to evaluate and develop strategies that would improve student learning outcomes throughout the district.
Teacher
Lincoln School Department
Lincoln
08.2003 - Current
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and social/emotional development of students.
Creation of lesson plans that incorporate educational standards and differentiated instruction for students with diverse needs.
Encourage critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
Evaluate student academic growth through ongoing assessment strategies.
Participate in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of best practices in education.
Multiple grade level and certification experiences.
Establish positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Utilize technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
01-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Master's of Psychology
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
Some College (No Degree) - Master's of Special Education
Providence College
Providence, RI
Skills
Curriculum development
Data analysis
Instructional design
Professional development
Assessment strategies
Collaborative leadership
Timeline
Curriculum Leader
Lincoln School Department
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
Lincoln School Department
08.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Rhode Island College
Some College (No Degree) - Master's of Psychology
Rhode Island College
Some College (No Degree) - Master's of Special Education