Experience

Christ the King School Snyder

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 5th Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2023 - Present



East Aurora Tutoring

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education

• Founder

  • Jul 2022 - Present



The Gow School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Reading Teacher

  • Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Helping and teaching children with dyslexia & ADHD how to be more confident readers. Helping and teaching children with dyslexia & ADHD how to be more confident readers.



EAST AURORA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 1st Grade Teacher

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  Plan, organize, and deliver program of instruction teaching math, ELA (reading and writing), science, social studies, and social-emotional learning to class of 19 students. Utilize combination of innovative, high-engagement teaching methodologies to meet student learning needs. Implement integrated teaching lesson planning, as well as hands-on and student-centered teaching style. Use differentiated instruction for IEP students to ensure their academic progress. Manage student behavior and apply discipline techniques. Build high-trust relationships with students and parents. Conduct parent-teacher conferences. Follow best practice instructional strategies through research of current trends and techniques. Engage in emergency preparedness. Delivered Results: * Increased scores in timed addition and subtraction sprints for 18 out of 19 students. Improved classroom’s overall reading capability, as well as awareness of peer emotions. * Implement “I do, We do, You do” teaching pedagogy daily to help students learn importance of listening and learning, working as a team, and completing work independently. * Created reward program (called Zak Shack) that rewarded students with pennies throughout school days for participation and kind actions, redeemable at week’s end for unique toys and candies. Taught students importance of saving and demonstrated value of focus, respect, self-control, good decision making, and engagement. * Integrated use of technology that included Freckle for math, Mystery Science, ABCya for Reading, Spelling City for ELA, and BrainPOP for all subjects. * Assisted with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) assembly and fundraiser, which raised over $2,000. Show less



Saint Mark School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Second Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

  Taught math, ELA (reading and writing), social studies, and social-emotional learning to class of 26 students on staggered schedule, split between in-person and remote learning. Designed lesson plans and implemented “I do, We do, You do” teaching pedagogy daily. Maintained in-class discipline. Communicated with parents daily on academic or behavioral progress. Trained student teacher on school expectations, curriculum, and classroom management skills. Delivered Results: * Requested by numerous parents of 1st graders to teach their children upon matriculation to 2nd grade. * Produced notable improvement in 2nd graders’ reading level and math skills, despite pandemic’s negative affect on availability and accessibility. * Created hands-on STEAM lessons every Friday, using creativity to engage students. Delivered lessons using marshmallow and toothpick building, ice cream making, 30 circles challenge, and more. * Nurtured and increased comfort level of selectively mute student, resulting in eventual one-on-one audible reading sessions after 4 months. * Learned and implemented use of Newline Interactive Boards to classroom instructional toolkit. * Provided remote tutoring to students weekly. * Received letter of recommendation from assistant principal (2021). Show less



Wegmans Food Markets

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Prepared Foods Coordinator

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2020

  Prepared Foods Coordinator (2017-2020) Lead Barista (2014-2017) Cashier & Service Desk Member (2013-2014) Managed between 15-30 employees each shift. Supervised activities of pizza department, coffee shop, sushi bar, kitchen, and sub shop. Set up store displays, stocked shelves, recorded inventory, and assisted with customer service. Ensured each department’s operations and adherence to food safety protocols. Trained new coffee shop employees. Delivered Results: * Created new coffee drinks during holiday season as certified Wegmans barista. Worked with coffee bar area manager identify customers’ tastes and preferences. Show less