Experience

Aurora Academy Charter School

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

• Principal

  • May 2018 - Present

  Understand and uphold the vision and mission of the school to serve the diverse student population at Aurora AcademyUse this knowledge to work with the governing board to maintain the mission and vision of the school while also recognizing who we are as a school community and strategizing who we need to become in a new era. Overarching responsibility:Work with the Board President and board on a strategic plan for the future of the school in relation to academic philosophy and goals as well as facility planning that supports and meets the needs of those goalsJob duties include:Review of monthly financial statementsCreate proposals for use of moneyFacilities Management - ensure facilities meet district and state requirements for safety and securityAssess facility needs and work with the facilities manager and the board to create a plan for resolutionReview academic data to drive decisions on staffing, curriculum, and teaching strategy implementationResearch new curriculum when needed, create a budget proposal, and present options to the governing board for approvalReview and revise UIP annually based on school's performance historyComplete observations and evaluations of all staffUse data from observations to drive instructional coaching sessions and performance plans as well as selecting future professional development topicsMaintain and submit required documents to the Office of Autonomous Schools monthly as well as preparing evidence annually for the district site visit ensuring the school is in compliance with district and state mandates. Areas in which the school is scored are: Mission and Vision, Governance, Facilities, Human Resources, Safety and Security, Access and Equity, Student Record Management, Student Code and Conduct, Health Services, Curriculum, Assessment and Program Evaluation, Exceptional Student Services, English Language Acquisition, Family Engagement, Transportation, Nutrition Services, Gifted and Talented Programming Show less

• Assistant Principal

  • Jul 2015 - May 2018



Cherry Creek Academy

• Englewood, CO

• 4th Grade Teacher

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2015

  Team lead and grade level science teacher Analyze and report on academic and TCAP and NWEA data Accommodate learning disabilities (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia) Provide building supervision for after school activities Math and Language Arts tutor Proctor TCAP and PARCC assessments Served on School Accountability, Intervention, and Writing committees Training in Thinking Maps, Diversity, Write From the Beginning, and Differentiated Instruction Coauthored induction program application and presented strategic plan to board Show less



PREP Alternative School

• Denver Public Schools

• Middle School Math Teacher

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

  Taught high risk student population focusing on academic and behavioral success skills in order to transition back to regular district school Intervened and corrected behavior that detracts from daily instruction and to maintain a safe environment Taught Connected Math Trained in Restorative Justice Prepared lessons for and led school-wide “Community” sessions Proctored 7th grade CSAP assessments Taught high risk student population focusing on academic and behavioral success skills in order to transition back to regular district school Intervened and corrected behavior that detracts from daily instruction and to maintain a safe environment Taught Connected Math Trained in Restorative Justice Prepared lessons for and led school-wide “Community” sessions Proctored 7th grade CSAP assessments



The Academy

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

• 2nd Grade Lead Teacher

  • Jul 2001 - Jul 2009

  Administrative Internship (K-6) 2008 – 2009 Development of content cadres Assessed staff needs in different content areas Outlined and planned professional development around staff needs Developed research based curriculum frameworks Selected “power standards” Unwrapped standards Vertically aligned K-6 standards Developed data team tracking sheets Facilitated data team meeting discussions with grade level team Implemented peer coaching Observed and coached team members Researched and developed school technology plan Interviewed new teacher and coaching candidates Teacher 2001 – 2009 2nd Grade Reading Support Teacher Analyze and report on academic data Accommodate learning disabilities Observe, analyze, document and report on negative academic or social behaviors Intervene and correct behavior that detracts from daily instruction Training in Teaching with Love and Logic 2nd Grade Lead Teacher Transition new teachers into the field of education Minimize or resolve work obstacles Science Fair Coordinator Recruit judges Redesigned structure of the fair including judging criteria Supervise Open House Communicate grade level and category winners via school website, newsletter, and daily announcements Riggs Coordinator Assist new teachers in learning and implementing the phonics based curriculum Lead parent classes to communicate grade level expectations and to train them in the basics of the program in order to better assist their children at home Head Cheer Coach Oversaw cheer program for 7th – 12th grades, which includes a junior high, junior varsity, and varsity team Rebuilt and restructured existing program Created policies and team contracts for 7th -12th grade cheer and pom programs Created budget proposals to increase spirit budget Responsible for budgeting, fundraising opportunities, and scheduling of practices and competitions Tracked spirit team inventory Trained assistant coaches in team, school, and CHSAA policies and procedures Show less



Mountain View Elementary School

• Bullhead City, AZ

• 3rd Grade Teacher

  • Jul 2000 - Jul 2001

  Taught transient, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Special Education students in a Title I school. Effective classroom management and discipline were crucial to effective day-to-day instruction. Taught transient, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Special Education students in a Title I school. Effective classroom management and discipline were crucial to effective day-to-day instruction.