School Implementation Specialist

• Jul 2023 - Present

Middle School Math Teacher (Gr. 6-8) - Casa Grande Online Learning Academy

• Jul 2021 - Jul 2023

As a Mathematics teacher of 6th - 8th-grade students, I design instructional units and learning experiences based on students’ interests, strengths, and academic needs while celebrating diversity and fostering relationships. I provide authentic, online, flexible learning pathways centered around student choice, empowering students to leverage technology to learn in innovative ways. I also serve as the middle school department lead on the school's leadership team.

Teacher - Grade 5 - Casa Grande Online Learning Academy

• Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

Teacher - grade 5

• Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

I instructed nearly 200 fifth grade students virtually while personalizing for individual needs based on data. I provided a positive, organized, and supportive learning environment. I maintained clear, effective communication with students and guardians. I worked collaboratively with other teachers to ensure high-quality instruction and resources. I instructed nearly 200 fifth grade students virtually while personalizing for individual needs based on data. I provided a positive, organized, and supportive learning environment. I maintained clear, effective communication with students and guardians. I worked collaboratively with other teachers to ensure high-quality instruction and resources.

Dean of Academics

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

As part of a dynamic instructional leadership team, I ensured coherence and alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. I worked with teachers to analyze student data, implement evidence-based instructional strategies, and close performance gaps. I provided differentiated job-embedded professional development, including modeling, coaching, observation, and feedback. I coordinated the school's Student Study Team, dedicated to supporting students and teachers through careful examination of academic, behavior, and social-emotional progress before, during, and after implementation of targeted interventions. Show less

Math Specialist

• Nov 2017 - May 2018

As the Math Specialist, I built teachers’ capacities for understanding of math content and helped them develop more effective, research-based instruction and assessment and higher-level questioning strategies. I coached teachers in mathematics instruction and modeled lessons and facilitated professional development related to best practices, engagement, and math discourse. Data was analyzed and used to design, modify, and evaluate mathematics curriculum, instruction, and assessment in kindergarten through eighth grade. I supported student learning by providing interventions and collecting, monitoring, and maintaining records of student progress and interventions. Show less

Dean Of Students

• Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

Working cooperatively with the principal, operations associate, and other school leaders, I ensured that all students demonstrated achievement gains and internalize the school's core values. I was responsible for creating character education lesson plans and for reinforcing the effective use of the school-wide behavior system. Additionally, I kept records of student discipline, parent meetings and phone calls, and suspensions. I helped lead the school's efforts to create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined school culture by supporting teachers to hold all students to high and consistent behavioral expectations. Show less

Teacher - grade 3

• Aug 1998 - Jun 2011

Taught students from primarily low-income backgrounds. Used the TRIBES process to build community in the classroom. Team taught with Special Education and ELL teachers. Collaborated with principal and other staff as Grade 3 Unit Leader. Led after-school Drama Club and assisted with school music programs. Implemented differentiated instruction in a student-centered environment. Represented Jackson School on the Janesville School District’s Math Curriculum Committee. Taught students from primarily low-income backgrounds. Used the TRIBES process to build community in the classroom. Team taught with Special Education and ELL teachers. Collaborated with principal and other staff as Grade 3 Unit Leader. Led after-school Drama Club and assisted with school music programs. Implemented differentiated instruction in a student-centered environment. Represented Jackson School on the Janesville School District’s Math Curriculum Committee.

REACH teacher/instructional aide/substitute teacher

• Aug 1997 - Aug 1998

Instructed small and whole groups of students. Led drama, movement, and other enrichment activities with first and second graders. Substituted for teachers per their request and as needed. Team taught the after school homework club. Instructed small and whole groups of students. Led drama, movement, and other enrichment activities with first and second graders. Substituted for teachers per their request and as needed. Team taught the after school homework club.

Summer School Aerobics for Kids Teacher

• Jun 1998 - Jul 1998

Led four classes of students in “Aerobics for Kids,” a class designed to increase self-esteem, flexibility, and endurance, and to promote good health. Choreographed and selected music for a culminating Broadway-style aerobic dance production for the rest of the school. Led four classes of students in “Aerobics for Kids,” a class designed to increase self-esteem, flexibility, and endurance, and to promote good health. Choreographed and selected music for a culminating Broadway-style aerobic dance production for the rest of the school.