Experience

Idaho State Department of Education
• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Math Coordinator

  • Dec 2019 - Present


Kuna School District

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrator of Curriculum and Assessment

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2019

  • Areas of Supervision: Curriculum, Assessment, Title I, English Language Learners, Migrant Program • Areas of Supervision: Curriculum, Assessment, Title I, English Language Learners, Migrant Program



Northwest Nazarene University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Associate Professor of Education and Program Director

  • Aug 2009 - Jun 2015

  • Assistant Professor of Education • Instructor of Math and Science Methods, Math Pedagogy and Intervention, Classroom Management, and Instructional Design Courses for both undergraduate and graduate students • Student Teacher Supervisor/Liaison • Accreditation Coordinator • General Education Council Chairwoman • Director of Field Placement • Program Director of Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction • Assistant Professor of Education • Instructor of Math and Science Methods, Math Pedagogy and Intervention, Classroom Management, and Instructional Design Courses for both undergraduate and graduate students • Student Teacher Supervisor/Liaison • Accreditation Coordinator • General Education Council Chairwoman • Director of Field Placement • Program Director of Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction



Eastern Nazarene College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assessment Consultant

  • Mar 2014 - May 2015

  Consulted with General Education Council and department chairs to identify and create assessments and scoring tools for general education program. Consulted with General Education Council and department chairs to identify and create assessments and scoring tools for general education program.



Middleton School District 134

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

• Mathematics Instructional Coach - Grades 6-8

  • May 2011 - May 2014

  Coached the 6-8 grade math teachers on unit and lesson planning in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model. Integrated mathematical models and manipulatives into purchased math curriculum to make instruction more kinesthetic, visual and engaging for middle school students. Designing common assessments and developed consistent grading practices. Coached the 6-8 grade math teachers on unit and lesson planning in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model. Integrated mathematical models and manipulatives into purchased math curriculum to make instruction more kinesthetic, visual and engaging for middle school students. Designing common assessments and developed consistent grading practices.

• Instructor - Mathematical Thinking for Instruction Grades 4-8 (MTI)

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

  Taught state required math pedagogy course for inservice teachers in Idaho as an independent contractor. The course focused on teaching with mathematical models to support conceptual development. Taught state required math pedagogy course for inservice teachers in Idaho as an independent contractor. The course focused on teaching with mathematical models to support conceptual development.



Columbia High School

• United States

• Mathematics Instructional Coach and Math Intervention Teacher Grades 9-12

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  Designed an effective intervention program for students in grades 9-12 at risk of failing Algebra 1. Parallel taught Algebra 1 content by preteaching and reteaching, using concrete materials and working with content vocabulary. In my coaching role, I worked specifically with the Algebra 1 teachers to develop formative assessments, design meaningful instruction, support struggling students and create vertical and horizontal alignment of the Algebra 1 courses Designed an effective intervention program for students in grades 9-12 at risk of failing Algebra 1. Parallel taught Algebra 1 content by preteaching and reteaching, using concrete materials and working with content vocabulary. In my coaching role, I worked specifically with the Algebra 1 teachers to develop formative assessments, design meaningful instruction, support struggling students and create vertical and horizontal alignment of the Algebra 1 courses



Nampa School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Building Administrator

  • Aug 2004 - Jun 2008

  Served in the role of assistant principal at the high school, middle school and elementary levels within a four year period of a rapidly growing district. Supervised special education and intervention programs at the middle school and high school. Served on the administrative team that opened a new high school with an enrollment of 1500 students. Served in the role of assistant principal at the high school, middle school and elementary levels within a four year period of a rapidly growing district. Supervised special education and intervention programs at the middle school and high school. Served on the administrative team that opened a new high school with an enrollment of 1500 students.



Boise School District

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

• Federal Programs Consultant

  • Aug 2001 - Jun 2004

  Provided training and support at the district and building level for administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals on topics such as math, reading, parent involvement, schoolwide programs, working with paraprofessionals, No Child Left Behind, the integration of Title I and ELL services, the SIOP model of instruction and other topics related to Title I. Provided training and support at the district and building level for administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals on topics such as math, reading, parent involvement, schoolwide programs, working with paraprofessionals, No Child Left Behind, the integration of Title I and ELL services, the SIOP model of instruction and other topics related to Title I.

• Title I Supervising Teacher

  • Aug 1998 - Jun 2001

  Supervised schoolwide Title I program at large high poverty, elementary school. Provided and/or supervised math intervention to low achieving students in all grades K-5. Coordinated services for students with Special Education, English Language Learners, Gifted and Talented and Title I to create a program focused on collaboration with general education teachers and formative assessment. Supervised schoolwide Title I program at large high poverty, elementary school. Provided and/or supervised math intervention to low achieving students in all grades K-5. Coordinated services for students with Special Education, English Language Learners, Gifted and Talented and Title I to create a program focused on collaboration with general education teachers and formative assessment.

• Sixth Grade Teacher

  • Aug 1993 - Jun 1998

  Intern Principal; Family Math Night Instructor; Science Fair Coordinator; Sixth Grade Environmental Field Trip Director; Site-based Math Committee Chairperson; Math Fair Coordinator; Scorer for State Math Assessment; Mentor Teacher;Supervising Teacher for Student Teachers 1998 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching National Awardee – Elementary Mathematics 1995 Hawthorne School Teacher of the Year 1994 US West Creativity in Education Grant for Family Math Program 1998 Curriculum Mini-Grant for School Science Fair and Inservice Plan Show less



McKinleyville School District

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fifth and Sixth Grade Teacher

  • Aug 1989 - Jun 1993

  County Science Fair Committee Member; School Advisory Council Member; Talent Show Coordinator; Conflict Management Instructor; Sixth Grade Environmental Field Trip Co-Director; Cheerleader Coach; Upper Grade Sing-a-long leader; Supervising Teacher for Student Teachers County Science Fair Committee Member; School Advisory Council Member; Talent Show Coordinator; Conflict Management Instructor; Sixth Grade Environmental Field Trip Co-Director; Cheerleader Coach; Upper Grade Sing-a-long leader; Supervising Teacher for Student Teachers


Arcata Christian School
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Seventh Grade Teacher

  • Aug 1988 - Jun 1989