Experience

Shoreline School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Multilingual Learner Teacher

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Creating opportunities for our multilingual students to build academic language skills and access to rigorous common core learning; building community and authentic relationships through culturally responsive teaching and learning. Creating opportunities for our multilingual students to build academic language skills and access to rigorous common core learning; building community and authentic relationships through culturally responsive teaching and learning.



Lake Washington School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Safety Net (Reading/Math Intervention) Teacher

  • Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

  Provide reading and math support using research-based strategies and curriculums: SIPPS, Heggerty and Wonderworks. Progress monitor using Fastbridge and adjust skill-based instructional strategies as needed. Integrate SEL and growth mindset strategies. Utilize Universal Design for Learning to promote equity and learning for every child.

• Certificated Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher at Frost Elementary

  • Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

• Kindergarten Teacher at Audubon Elementary

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Support and nurture kindergarten students as they return to in-person learning during COVID-19. Create a safe, inclusive, empathetic classroom community where all children and families are celebrated and welcomed. Utilize culturally-responsive, research-based teaching strategies, provide differentiated instruction in person and remotely, and connect with each student and family through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) opportunities. Professional development in distance learning, diversity and inclusion, mental health/wellness for students and integrating technology. Show less

• Paraeducator at SNAPS (Students Needing Additional Supports)

  • Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

  Supported and provided direct instruction to special needs students in small groups or 1:1 with specially designed programs, utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Supported students with language and communication skills, attention and focus to tasks, social/emotional learning. Collected, graphed, and analyzed data to move students toward their IEP goals in a supportive, nurturing classroom setting.

• Certificated Substitute Teacher

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2020

  Served as substitute for K-5 primary educators across various LWSD learning communities.



Our Redeemer Christian School

• United States
• Consumer Services

• Preschool Teacher

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Provided a positive first school experience where children explored and flourished socially, emotionally, and developmentally. Created thematic units of instruction that reinforced learning experiences for socialization, diversity, inclusion. Mentored and coached in problem solving, conflict resolution and cooperation skills. Integrated kinesthetic practices and self-calming techniques. Introduction to pre-reading readiness and early phonics skills through music, movement, and literacy. Provided a positive first school experience where children explored and flourished socially, emotionally, and developmentally. Created thematic units of instruction that reinforced learning experiences for socialization, diversity, inclusion. Mentored and coached in problem solving, conflict resolution and cooperation skills. Integrated kinesthetic practices and self-calming techniques. Introduction to pre-reading readiness and early phonics skills through music, movement, and literacy.



Pottstown School district

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Elementary Teacher: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 3rd Grade

  • 2007 - 2012

  Utilized Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTII) Model and analyzed standardized benchmark test data to drive instructional practices and to provide all students with individualized, targeted skill instruction, using research-based methods. Teacher Mentor for Pre-Service Teachers and Teacher facilitator for Professional Development for science notebooking and inquiry based science practices. Active Committee Member: Parental Involvement, Social Committee, District Literacy Team, Fall Fest Committee, Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Committee, Keystone Blood Drive Coordinator and Grant Writer. Curriculum Writer for Social Studies and Science. Incorporated components of Standards Aligned System for all content areas. Utilized kinesthetic classroom methodology and new technology into all lessons to keep students engaged. Show less



School District of Philadelphia

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grade Teacher: 1st and 4th Grades

  • 2004 - 2007

  Created and facilitated standards-based lessons for daily guided reading groups, 120-minute literacy block, 90-minute math block, social studies, science, and health, incorporating all relevant state standards, technology and hands-on activities in a large, urban district. Active participant in weekly grade level meeting and Comprehensive Student Assistance Program (CSAP) to assist students with academic and behavioral challenges. Facilitated enrichment and summer Princeton Review Math. Facilitated Communities in Schools Summer Program. District Representative at Science: It’s Elementary and Arkema: Teacher as Scientist. Show less



Vanguard

• United Arab Emirates
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Metrics Administrator

  • 2003 - 2004

  Analyzed department metrics and data, identifed trends and made recommendations to management for process improvement projects. Faciliated multi-site metrics meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Managed department quality initiatives and presented project outcomes to senior management.

• Training Delivery Coordinator, Vanguard University

  • 2000 - 2003

  Provided logistical training support to the Information Technology Division, as well as coordinated and managed several vendor relationships. Maintained and troubleshot budget related issues for two general ledger accounted in Vanguard University totaling $4 million. Advised team members, crew members and management on enrollment strategies and vendor best practices.