Experience

Uplift Education

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

• First Grade Teacher

  • Dec 2018 - May 2019

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area



GEMS World Academy - Chicago

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

• Assistant Teacher

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

  Chicago, IL - Developed and implemented lesson plans for a diverse group of learners, grades 1 – 7, incorporating the Inquiry Based learning approach - Provided individual and small group support for students in math, reading, and writing - Collaborated with teachers, specialists, administration, and parents to help each student succeed - Conducted assessments including Fountas and Pinnell as well as NWEA MAP



Uplift Education

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

• 4th grade teacher

  • May 2014 - May 2016

  Dallas, TX - Planned creative data-driven lessons (weekly/quarterly network assessments and NWEA MAP strands) designed to meet the differentiated needs of various learners - Created individualized report cards for each student in addition to documenting parent conferences and student progress throughout the year - Utilized Guided Reading and Go Math within the classroom, modifying for students with learning differences



Teach For America

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

• Corps Member

  • May 2014 - May 2016

  Dallas, TX



International Rescue Committee

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Refugee Home Tutor

  • Sep 2012 - Apr 2014

  Greater Salt Lake City Area - Focused on basic English reading, writing, and speaking skills with refugees from Burundi - Designed lessons and creative methods of instruction



Brigham Young University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Health Research Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Apr 2014

  - Worked successfully with a team in identifying noteworthy and important articles - Supported team in the execution of asthma-related health study by visiting the homes of study participants to conduct a series of tests

• Microbial Ecology Research Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2014

  - Trained new lab technicians on proper lab techniques - Identified clerical discrepancies and sought to proactively correct problems



BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures

• Museum Docent

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2014

  Provo, Utah - Led museum tours to various organizations such as Boy Scouts of America and home schooling groups - Participated in weekly story time by reading to preschool aged children and instructed them on craft construction - Volunteered at community and university-attended events



Reproductive and Child Health Alliance (RACHA)

• Health Program Evaluator

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  - Analyzed data to identify reasonable conclusions and recommendations regarding the future of the program



Larimer County Conservation Corps

• Corps Mentor

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2010

  - Received Corps Member of the Year award in 2009; promoted to Crew Mentor in 2010 - Effectively mitigated conflicts between multiple crew members while maintaining confidentiality - Trained fellow corps members regarding proper identification of plant and wildlife species - Facilitated goal setting sessions with individuals regarding time management and work ethic