Experience

Rocky Hill Country Day School

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

• Grade 5 Teacher

  • Jul 2021 - Present

• Deckhands Theater Director

  • Oct 2021 - Present

• Fourth Grade Teacher

  • Sep 2008 - Nov 2021

• Fourth Grade Teacher

  • Jul 2008 - Nov 2021

  Published Op-Ed piece in Providence Journal, 2011 on the importance of fullday kindergarten* Published pieces on Education Week Website addressing full day kindergartenand novelty learning. 2011* Published piece in NAIS, Independent School Magazine. 2012* Multiple public speaking engagements with Lower School CommunityProfessional Teaching and Administrative Positions; Lead lower school consisting of 15 full-time faculty members andapproximately 90 students, preschool through grade 5* Served as fourth grade classroom teacher* Conducted formal and informal faculty observations* Responsible for developing all schedules* Coordinated all curricular changes PS-5 by leading teaching teams in thereview of present curriculum* Initiated use of pilot iPad lab to explore a possible one-to-one technologymodel in the future* Initiated and lead a committee to study the creation of and outdoor “GardenClassroom.” The project was funded and completed in the fall of 2011* Wrote grants to various funding sources including the Welch’s GrapeCompany that helped to support the garden classroom* Created and maintained “News from Perkins” blog* Researched and adopted cutting-edge web-based software programs,Symphony Math and Lexia Learning* Hosted numerous family coffees to discuss curriculum, educationalphilosophy, and answer frequently asked questions* Published op-ed pieces in local papers as well as in Education Week-Teacher* Served as member of the self-study team responsible for publishing a reportto NEASC for reaccreditation* Conducted parent conferences and completed reports and assessments.* Administrative member of 2012 Strategic Planning Steering Committee, aswell as member of committee charged with researching Project BasedLearning Show less

• Head of Lower School/Fourth Grade Teacher

  • Jul 2008 - Jul 2013

  Tried each and every day to make a difference in the lives of colleagues, families, and most importantly, children.



Edutopia - George Lucas Educational Foundation

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Published pieces for Edutopia on Project Based Learning Published pieces for Edutopia on Project Based Learning



St. Michael's Country Day School

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

• Director of Admission and Diversity

  • Jul 2004 - Jun 2008

  Supported and work closely with all new families and students during their transitions to St. Michaels * Evaluated and interviewed all potential candidates Pre-K-8 * Served as member of administrative team during NAIS reaccreditation process * Collaborated with Communications Director on design and implementation of marketing strategies * Worked closely with Business Manager on managing annual $500,000 Financial Aid Budget * Served as Co-Chair on Diversity Committee which developed and recommended several new initiatives including a potential summer program for students with learning differences, a Families of Color Group and a relationship with The Horizons Project * Proposed, developed and implemented preschool program * Served as 6th, 7th and 8th grade student advisor * Designed professional development workshops for faculty in areas of equity and diversity * Coordinated relationships with various parent groups including Parent's Association and Parent Ambassadors Show less



The Wheeler School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Third Grade Teacher

  • Sep 2001 - Jun 2004

  Conducted various workshops for lower school faculty including Dr. Mel Levine's Schools Attuned and The John Collins Writing Program * Worked as Mentor Teacher to Brown University M.A.T. students * Finalist candidate for position of Executive Director of The Dunn Institute for Learning Differences * Served on professional development committee studying issues of diversity * Middle School Boys Soccer Coach Conducted various workshops for lower school faculty including Dr. Mel Levine's Schools Attuned and The John Collins Writing Program * Worked as Mentor Teacher to Brown University M.A.T. students * Finalist candidate for position of Executive Director of The Dunn Institute for Learning Differences * Served on professional development committee studying issues of diversity * Middle School Boys Soccer Coach



Pine Hill Elementary School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Actively participated in pre-referral and IEP meetings * Attended several in-service training sessions including curriculum development and technology training for classroom use * Created and modified assessments for language-arts, math, social studies and science * Served as chairperson of Kindergarten Study Committee * Worked as morning advisor/tutor to METCO students * Guest speaker at Community-School Association-Topic: Sitton Spelling Curriculum * Developed and conducted Web Page Design Workshop for colleague teachers * Served on Mathematics Curriculum Committee * Accepted to Innovative Recruitment and Preparation of Administrators program Show less


Kindergarten-First Grade Mixed Age
• Student Teacher

  • Dec 1996 - Jun 1997


Watertown Public Schools

• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Inclusion Facilitator

  • Dec 1995 - Jun 1997

  Worked with included student with intensive developmental and physical special needs * Adapted and modified curriculum for student with special needs * Developed and implemented lesson plans equally appropriate and educational for regular and special needs students * Maintained close relationships with special education teacher, students and parents Worked with included student with intensive developmental and physical special needs * Adapted and modified curriculum for student with special needs * Developed and implemented lesson plans equally appropriate and educational for regular and special needs students * Maintained close relationships with special education teacher, students and parents



Boston College Campus School

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Feb 1995 - Jun 1997

  Assisted Master Teacher in all aspects of classroom management * Aided in implementation and development of students' IEP's * Attended all clinical staff meetings relevant to implementation of IEP * Functioned as integral member of a cooperative teaching model * Organized Creative Committee dedicated to improving school environment * Designed and constructed seasonal, multi-sensory learning centers for students with profound disabilities Assisted Master Teacher in all aspects of classroom management * Aided in implementation and development of students' IEP's * Attended all clinical staff meetings relevant to implementation of IEP * Functioned as integral member of a cooperative teaching model * Organized Creative Committee dedicated to improving school environment * Designed and constructed seasonal, multi-sensory learning centers for students with profound disabilities



The Education Cooperative

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

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Assisted in all instructional activities indicated in students' IEP's * Developed goals and objectives for IEP's * Developed data collection systems, including student portfolios and behavior modification charts * Evaluated student performance using task analysis and behavioral objectives Assisted in all instructional activities indicated in students' IEP's * Developed goals and objectives for IEP's * Developed data collection systems, including student portfolios and behavior modification charts * Evaluated student performance using task analysis and behavioral objectives