6th Grade ELA teacher

• Aug 2022 - Present

Responsible for planning and delivering standards-aligned lessons for a diverse group of learners • I have adapted to the mastery grading system and have worked diligently to hone my practices in order to guide each student to a mastery-level of understanding/ proficiency in each of the unit learning objectives. • I have effectively implemented a backwards planning method to create lessons that capitalize on the ‘design thinking’ model of pedagogy. Responsible for managing the classroom in order to create an environment that develops in each student the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship Show less

School-Aged Program Teacher (summer only)

• May 2022 - Present

Sergeant / Team Leader with the 945th Engineer Co.

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2022

• Sergeant • Team leader for 3+ years • 12W Carpentry Masonry Specialist • Sergeant • Team leader for 3+ years • 12W Carpentry Masonry Specialist

Substitute Teacher

• Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

- Responsible for following teacher lesson plans in order to ensure that learning objectives are met and there is no gap in their curriculum trajectory- Responsible for ensuring student safety, establishing a culture of respect for every member of the classroom, and managing a classroom environment that is focused on the mutual goal of learning.

Substitute Teacher

• Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

Student Teaching Internship (6th -7th)

• Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

Divided up into two separate internship segments, I taught both English Language Arts and Social Studies and worked hand-in-hand with my supervisor and mentor teachers to keep my instruction focused and aligned with the curriculum schedule and the given set of Ohio Learning Standards. Divided up into two separate internship segments, I taught both English Language Arts and Social Studies and worked hand-in-hand with my supervisor and mentor teachers to keep my instruction focused and aligned with the curriculum schedule and the given set of Ohio Learning Standards.

Long Term Substitute Teacher at Ventures Academy

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

1-on-1 teacher in an alternative education setting working with with behavioral IEP students along with numerous other student accommodations 1-on-1 teacher in an alternative education setting working with with behavioral IEP students along with numerous other student accommodations

District Pool Substitute (Building Substitute at Olentangy Berkshire Middle)

• Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

Taught every single subject for varied assignment durations (1 day to 2 weeks) at grade levels 6-8. I routinely collaborated with teachers and school staff to ensure preparedness on a daily basis. As a designated substitute in the building, I always made the effort to connect with students and worked with intervention specialists and aids to account for individualized needs or instructional plans. Taught every single subject for varied assignment durations (1 day to 2 weeks) at grade levels 6-8. I routinely collaborated with teachers and school staff to ensure preparedness on a daily basis. As a designated substitute in the building, I always made the effort to connect with students and worked with intervention specialists and aids to account for individualized needs or instructional plans.