Educator

• Jul 2012 - Present

My experience as an educator stretches over fifteen years, two public school districts and one private school, a Master’s degree, a School Improvement Grant, Title I implementation, and three distinct STEM certifications. Most recently, I have served as an English teacher, STEM coordinator, AP coordinator, gifted coordinator, and Academic GHP coordinator. My experiences have helped to develop a toolbox that consists of, but is not limited to: creating comprehensive schedules and testing plans; developing courses of study; writing grants and award applications (often with a short turnaround time); collecting, synthesizing, and analyzing data; planning events; writing curriculum; composing interdisciplinary units of study; developing community partnerships; and, managing a team of over thirty teachers. My efforts in these and other initiatives have resulted in astonishing accomplishments, including: three STEM certifications (from the GADOE, AdvancEd, and the National Instistute for STEM Education); over $162,000 in grants, awards, and sponsorships; three Gates Millennium Scholars; three QuestBridge Scholars; four GHP participants in the area of engineering; the Technology Association of Georgia’s STEM Education Award; two Google Gravity Games Championships; FIRST Robotics’ Creativity, Team Spirit, and Engineering Design awards; and the opportunity to present at state and local conferences. Show less

Consultant

• Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

Georgia Milestones New Item Review: ELA Reading Evidence-Based Writing Georgia Milestones New Item Review: ELA Reading Evidence-Based Writing

Interim Assistant Dean of College Counseling

• Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

College Counselor - Assist and advise students and their families as they navigate the college search and application process. - Work with upper school students to best prepare them for the college search. - Conduct “seminars” for freshmen and sophomores on topics including college planning calendar, graduation requirements, resume writing, GPA, and college selection criteria. - Write letters of recommendation. - Research and recommend scholarship and academic enrichment opportunities to appropriate students. - Host college representatives on campus. - Maintain college files and database. - Represent Walker at college functions in Atlanta as well as regional and national conferences. AP Coordinator - Manage authorization and enrollment of AP Courses. - Manage the receipt, distribution, administration and return of AP Exam materials. Walker Summer Internship Experience (WISE) Coordinator - Recruit Internship hosts. - Recruit, evaluate, and select student participants. - Provide support to student participants and supervisors. - Coordinate reflection meetings and WISE Student Advisory Board. - Coordinate final evaluation and final reflection project for all student interns. Interact Sponsor - Oversee the activities of the school-based Interact club and act as a liaison between the Rotary club and the school administration. Areas of responsibility include: meetings, projects, activities, ongoing support, and school administration. Reaching Out to Others Through Service (ROOTS) Community Serive Honors Program Coordinator English Educator - English 12 - English, Special Topics: Fairy Tales, Fables, and Myths Atlanta Invitational Case Studies Steering Committee Show less

English Educator, AVID Coordinator

• Aug 2005 - Jul 2011

English Educator (9th, 10th, H British, 12th British, Speech) AVID & Freshman Focus Educator Support the intellectual, social, & physical development of all learners by: - demonstrating a strong knowledge of content, effective instructional delivery which fosters the development of higher order thinking and reasoning skills, & research-based practices that engage students in learning - using accessible technology to effectively enhance student learning - differentiating instruction to meet students’ readiness levels, language proficiency, & interests - establishing classroom rules, practices, & procedures that support a positive, productive learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, & self-motivation - fostering a sense of community and belonging by acknowledging diversity, achievements, & accomplishments of all learners in the classroom - helping all students take responsibility for their own learning and behavior. Additional Responsibilities Include: - Coordinator, AVID (2008-2010) - Strategic Planning Committee (2008-2010) - Co-Captain, Relay for Life (2006-2010) - Co-Sponsor, Images Literary Magazine (2009-2010) - Tribal Connections Student Government Consultative-Sponsor (2007-2010) - Facilitator, Cobb County AVID Educators's Collaborative Forum (2008-2010) - Coach, Varsity Cheerleading (2005-2009), JV Soccer (2007) - Coordinator, Freshman Focus (2007-2008) - Sponsor, Class of 2009 (2005-2009) Show less

After School Program Counselor

• Aug 2003 - May 2005