Computer Teacher K-5

• Aug 2023 - Present

Creates and executes lesson plans for grades K-5 centered around building-specific curriculum. Manages attendance and grading for each class taught. Carries out other duties as assigned by administration. Creates and executes lesson plans for grades K-5 centered around building-specific curriculum. Manages attendance and grading for each class taught. Carries out other duties as assigned by administration.

Long Term Substitute Teacher

• Nov 2022 - May 2023

- Executes collaborated lesson plans to 105 students in Science and Social Studies - Utilizes Google Workspace (Slides, Google Classroom, Gmail, Docs) for daily lessons and classroom support - Maintains grades and attendance daily through PowerSchool - Designs and specializes in review game creation on Kahoot!, Quizizz, Factile, and Blooket platforms - Completes other duties as assigned by administration - Executes collaborated lesson plans to 105 students in Science and Social Studies - Utilizes Google Workspace (Slides, Google Classroom, Gmail, Docs) for daily lessons and classroom support - Maintains grades and attendance daily through PowerSchool - Designs and specializes in review game creation on Kahoot!, Quizizz, Factile, and Blooket platforms - Completes other duties as assigned by administration

Student Data and Compliance Specialist

• Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

Performs data analysis for student body and creates various reports for stakeholders, using Microsoft Office Suite and proprietary software as directed. Performs data analysis for student body and creates various reports for stakeholders, using Microsoft Office Suite and proprietary software as directed.

Provider Service Advocate

• Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

10-Month Office Assistant

• Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

Long Term Substitute Teacher

• Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

• Creates daily lesson plans and assignments based on an original curriculum• Completes daily administrative tasks, including attendance and grading• Applies appropriate classroom management techniques for in-person and remote learners • Utilizes gamification applications such as Kahoot!, Quizizz, and Blooket to enhance learning

Title I Paraprofessional

• Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

• Assists classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, encouraging strong student work habits, and performing delegated tasks• Assists IEP students with classwork as needed, offering support and guidance in problem-solving• Creates online review quizzes and games for students, based either on teacher-provided material or general knowledge• Fills staffing needs in other classrooms on a needs basis, including teaching coverage• Supervises students after school while waiting for late bus arrival twice weekly Show less

Media/Technology Assistant, Paper Mill Elementary School

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

• Maintained and performed low-level tech support for building Chromebooks and iPads • Delivered iPad and Chromebook carts to classrooms as needed • Completed and submitted trouble tickets for upper-level technical issues • Created schedules for iReady benchmark testing and assisted classrooms with execution as needed • Served as Test Administrator for WIDA/ACCESS for ELLs testing • Served as tertiary Test Coordinator for MCAS testing • Operated MCAS Command Center during testing; monitored student progress and assisted with technical issues as needed • Executed lesson plans as emergency substitute teacher as staffing needs warranted • Served as CICO (Check In/Check Out) coordinator for Tier II intervention students, which involved daily morning and afternoon meetings with students and daily data entry of scorecards • Completed duties as Lunch Monitor, Recess Monitor, and Hall Monitor as assigned Show less

Floating Substitute Teacher, West Springfield Middle School

• Aug 2017 - Oct 2018

• Executed lesson plans in assigned rooms for absent classroom teachers. • Substituted for other staff roles as necessary. • Assisted with various responsibilities as directed by administration, including parent meetings and in-house detention (IHD) coverage. • Executed lesson plans in assigned rooms for absent classroom teachers. • Substituted for other staff roles as necessary. • Assisted with various responsibilities as directed by administration, including parent meetings and in-house detention (IHD) coverage.

Social Media / Community Manager

• Feb 2017 - Sep 2018

• Maintains event Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts • Updates each account at least four times a week with photos and engaging posts • Fulfills other duties as specified by event creators. • Improved Reach by more than 2,000% and Engagement Rate by more than 1,800% in first week. • Maintains event Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts • Updates each account at least four times a week with photos and engaging posts • Fulfills other duties as specified by event creators. • Improved Reach by more than 2,000% and Engagement Rate by more than 1,800% in first week.

Contributing Writer

• May 2014 - Apr 2018

• Creates written articles and video content based on a variety of video game-related topics • Adds and formats photos to articles for aesthetic effect • Uses social media to promote articles and other Retroware content • Appears at conventions to promote Retroware content • Creates written articles and video content based on a variety of video game-related topics • Adds and formats photos to articles for aesthetic effect • Uses social media to promote articles and other Retroware content • Appears at conventions to promote Retroware content

Substitute Teacher

• Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

• Completed assignments at Chapin Street Elementary (2nd, 3rd grades) and Veterans Park (4th, 5th grades) • Follows and completes lesson plans as provided by classroom teacher • Completes detailed summaries of classroom activity for classroom teacher • Assists with supervision of before-school activities, recess, and lunch as needed • Assists with bus duty at dismissal by directing student traffic and escorting lines to buses • Fulfills other duties as directed by administration • Completed assignments at Chapin Street Elementary (2nd, 3rd grades) and Veterans Park (4th, 5th grades) • Follows and completes lesson plans as provided by classroom teacher • Completes detailed summaries of classroom activity for classroom teacher • Assists with supervision of before-school activities, recess, and lunch as needed • Assists with bus duty at dismissal by directing student traffic and escorting lines to buses • Fulfills other duties as directed by administration

Substitute Teacher

• Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

• Completed assignments at Abner Gibbs Elementary School (3rd, 4th grades) • Follows and completes lesson plans as provided by classroom teacher • Completes detailed summaries of classroom activity foe classroom teacher • Fulfills other duties as directed by administration • Completed assignments at Abner Gibbs Elementary School (3rd, 4th grades) • Follows and completes lesson plans as provided by classroom teacher • Completes detailed summaries of classroom activity foe classroom teacher • Fulfills other duties as directed by administration

Game Advisor

• May 2010 - Nov 2011

• Provided information and advice to customers regarding video game-related purchases • Completed sales transactions as needed using a Windows-based point-of-sale program • Assumed managerial duties in absence of Store Manager and Assistant Manager • Trained employees on best sales practices and appropriate product knowledge • Provided feedback to employees after observation for improvement in sales and service • Provided information and advice to customers regarding video game-related purchases • Completed sales transactions as needed using a Windows-based point-of-sale program • Assumed managerial duties in absence of Store Manager and Assistant Manager • Trained employees on best sales practices and appropriate product knowledge • Provided feedback to employees after observation for improvement in sales and service

Karaoke Host

• Nov 2010 - Oct 2011

• Operated karaoke equipment, including sound board and multiple disc players • Performed song requests and duet roles • Announced venue promotions and drink specials • Interacted with audience to promote show participation • Operated karaoke equipment, including sound board and multiple disc players • Performed song requests and duet roles • Announced venue promotions and drink specials • Interacted with audience to promote show participation

Karaoke Host / Master of Ceremonies

• Sep 2006 - Nov 2009

• Operated karaoke equipment three nights per week, including sound board and personal computer with karaoke software • Performed songs by request and fulfilled duet singing responsibilities as necessary • Announced venue and show promotions, including upcoming events and drink specials • Created regular events to foster crowd participation, including monthly contests and weekly awards • Utilized social media and blogs (Twitter, Facebook, Wordpress) to promote karaoke shows • Acted as Master of Ceremonies for venue concerts Show less

Karaoke Host

• May 2002 - Apr 2008

• Operated karaoke equipment twice a week, including sound board, DVD player, multiple karaoke disc players, and personal computers with karaoke software • Performed songs by request and fulfilled duet singing responsibilities as necessary • Created and ran singing contests to attract new customers and to foster increased show participation • Researched karaoke music vendors and assisted venue owner in the process of ordering new music • Operated karaoke equipment twice a week, including sound board, DVD player, multiple karaoke disc players, and personal computers with karaoke software • Performed songs by request and fulfilled duet singing responsibilities as necessary • Created and ran singing contests to attract new customers and to foster increased show participation • Researched karaoke music vendors and assisted venue owner in the process of ordering new music

After School Teacher (4th Grade)

• Jan 2004 - May 2004

• Taught supplemental math class for twelve 4th grade students • Prepared weekly lesson plans in advance of each class • Assisted with administration of pre-class snack period • Completed attendance reports • Focused on concepts of fractions, including addition and subtraction • Taught supplemental math class for twelve 4th grade students • Prepared weekly lesson plans in advance of each class • Assisted with administration of pre-class snack period • Completed attendance reports • Focused on concepts of fractions, including addition and subtraction