Experience

Ann Arbor Public Schools

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

• Special Education Teacher Consultant

  • Aug 2023 - Present

• Middle School Teacher, A2 STEAM

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2023



Canna Business Services

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative/Content Writer

  • Aug 2020 - Oct 2022



National Heritage Academies

• Canton, MI

• 8th Grade Teacher, South Canton Scholars

  • Jun 2011 - 2015

  5th Grade Language Arts and Science Teacher •Committee Leader for the Writing Task Force to develop a k-8 writing curriculum •Grade-level Representative for School Leadership Committee •School Representative for Grand Valley State University Learning Network conferences 5th Grade Language Arts and Science Teacher •Committee Leader for the Writing Task Force to develop a k-8 writing curriculum •Grade-level Representative for School Leadership Committee •School Representative for Grand Valley State University Learning Network conferences



Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• ESL Practicum Intern

  • May 2011 - Jun 2011

  • Engage students by using supportive English language learning curriculum to promote their acquisition of formal and informal English • Tutor beginning English language learners one-to-one • Communicate with general education teachers about students’ progress on assessments and projects, and support students understanding of subject-specific content within their Language Arts and Social Studies classrooms • Engage students by using supportive English language learning curriculum to promote their acquisition of formal and informal English • Tutor beginning English language learners one-to-one • Communicate with general education teachers about students’ progress on assessments and projects, and support students understanding of subject-specific content within their Language Arts and Social Studies classrooms



Miller Elementary, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

• Student Teaching Intern

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2011

  5th grade • Created a safe, collaborative, and positive learning community of 30 diverse students through consistent classroom management and community building activities • Used formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions, and guide the planning of lessons and the content of reading, writing math, and science units • Planned and prepared materials for lessons in all content areas (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) • Developed and taught an English Language Arts unit using the Understanding By Design framework • Communicated via electronic newsletter to inform families about school events, due dates, and the overall class progression through the curriculum • Coordinated parent volunteers for classroom events, and field trips • Incorporated technology into lessons and student projects, and maintained a class Wiki to communicate with students and share academic information Show less



Tonda Elementary, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

• Practicum Intern

  • Jan 2011 - Feb 2011

  Focused Practicum in English Language Arts Instruction • Co-planned the development and progression of a 4th grade poetry unit • Mentored individual students to achieve progress on 6 traits writing criteria • Inspired students to create meaningful messages to express in their writing Focused Practicum in English Language Arts Instruction • Co-planned the development and progression of a 4th grade poetry unit • Mentored individual students to achieve progress on 6 traits writing criteria • Inspired students to create meaningful messages to express in their writing



Mitchell Elementary, Ann Arbor Public Schools

• Practicum Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  Focused Practicum in Teaching Math • Co-planned and taught lessons on fractions with colleagues • Advanced underachieving 4th graders' conceptual understanding of fractions through the use of manipulatives and engaging math games • Encouraged students to explain their mathematical thinking through rich discussions based on problem-solving and sense-making Focused Practicum in Teaching Math • Co-planned and taught lessons on fractions with colleagues • Advanced underachieving 4th graders' conceptual understanding of fractions through the use of manipulatives and engaging math games • Encouraged students to explain their mathematical thinking through rich discussions based on problem-solving and sense-making



Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Summer Academy

• Literacy and Math Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Worked with kindergarten students to academically and emotionally prepare below grade-level achieving students for first grade • Improved students' number sense through creative centers activities, and frequent practice with counting and representing numbers • Increased students' sight word recognition, and ability to decode unfamiliar words through guided reading activities, self-selected reading, and read alouds with rich discussion • Worked with kindergarten students to academically and emotionally prepare below grade-level achieving students for first grade • Improved students' number sense through creative centers activities, and frequent practice with counting and representing numbers • Increased students' sight word recognition, and ability to decode unfamiliar words through guided reading activities, self-selected reading, and read alouds with rich discussion



Professional Education Services Group

• Substitute Teacher

  • May 2009 - Jun 2010

  • Taught a variety of subjects in K-12 conventional and Special Education classroom settings in the following Southeast Michigan School Districts: Ann Arbor Public Schools, Saline Area Schools, Ypsilanti Public Schools, Dearborn-Heights District 7, and Wayne-Westland Community Schools • Taught a variety of subjects in K-12 conventional and Special Education classroom settings in the following Southeast Michigan School Districts: Ann Arbor Public Schools, Saline Area Schools, Ypsilanti Public Schools, Dearborn-Heights District 7, and Wayne-Westland Community Schools



University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Desk Assistant

  • May 2008 - Jun 2010

  • Provided direct and electronic service to University affiliates • Coordinated learners enrolling in Language Programs • Implemented delivery of service to an international and family community • Provided direct and electronic service to University affiliates • Coordinated learners enrolling in Language Programs • Implemented delivery of service to an international and family community



Northwood Community English Language Program

• Classroom Partner Volunteer

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

  • Assisted in facilitating individual and small group activities or projects • Assisted in facilitating individual and small group activities or projects



SafeHouse Center

• Sexual Assault Response Team Member

  • Oct 2008 - Jul 2009

  • On-call nights and weekends to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to survivors ages 12 and up immediately following a sexual assault. • On-call nights and weekends to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to survivors ages 12 and up immediately following a sexual assault.



Institute of Social Research, University of Michigan

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2008 - May 2008

  S. Ziniel "Recall Errors in Behavioral Frequency" • Sorted and coded data • Interviewed study participants S. Ziniel "Recall Errors in Behavioral Frequency" • Sorted and coded data • Interviewed study participants



Espresso Royale Caffe

• Barista

  • Aug 2006 - May 2008

  Created unique coffee, and cafe beverages Created unique coffee, and cafe beverages