Kindergarten Teacher/ Grade Level Coordiantor

• Sep 2012 - Present

Create and implement a developmentally appropriate, individualized curriculum and learning experience based on Kindergarten Grade Level Objectives, Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, and early childhood best practices. Deliver integrated, hands-on, relevant lessons and cross-curricular activities in language arts, math, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning. Recognize and promote the importance of both achievement and individual growth in the young learner. Maintain grade level calendar of events, coordinate guest speakers and field trips, communicate with parent representatives, oversee selection and ordering of educational supplies, and represent grade level in division- and whole-school capacities.Marketing and Rebranding committee member, 2015-2017NJAIS Reaccreditation Steering Committee member, 2015-2016Mathematics Vertical Team, 2014-present Language Arts Vertical Team, 2012-2014Kindergarten Grade Level Coordinator/Team Leader, 2014-presentCreated Character Education Recognition and Extension program for Primary School, 2014

First Grade Assistant Teacher

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

Thinking Maps Training of Trainers certification

• Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

Aligns with 21st Century professional development that takes place withincommunities committed to continuous improvement, collective responsibility andgoal alignment. Skilled educators at the school and district level focus on aweek-by-week Plan of Action as they lead the implementation of Thinking Mapsfor critical and creative thinking in all content areas and grade levels. Theseteacher leaders learn how to embed continuous learning sessions aboutrelevant Thinking Maps applications into regularly scheduled planning sessionsand/or Professional Learning Communities.Certified Trainers are able to: Conduct introductory workshops for whole schools. Embed targeted learning opportunities into regularly scheduled planning timeand/or PLCs. Lead small groups or PLCs in the discussion and connection of Thinking Mapsto State Standards and best practices. Coach and/or model the use of Thinking Maps in classrooms. Monitor and assess the appropriate use of the Maps by teachers and studentsin order to have the greatest impact on student achievement. Facilitate the school-wide use of features of the online Thinking Maps LearningCommunity to guide and support a successful implementation of Thinking Maps

Owner

• Nov 2007 - Jul 2013

*Sole proprietor of All-Natural Soy Candle production company with a multi-state repeat client base. Responsible for all aspects of creating, manufacturing, marketing, sales, delivery, quality control, and customer service. *Sole proprietor of All-Natural Soy Candle production company with a multi-state repeat client base. Responsible for all aspects of creating, manufacturing, marketing, sales, delivery, quality control, and customer service.

First Grade Facilitator

• Aug 2009 - Jun 2011

Independently designed and implemented a comprehensive, co-created, individualized first grade curriculum, acknowledging multiple intelligences and focusing on problem solving, differentiated instruction, creativity and critical thinking.Created unique paths of learning based in nature, community, and self-motivation, employing principles from Holistic Education, Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia ideologies. Independently designed and implemented a comprehensive, co-created, individualized first grade curriculum, acknowledging multiple intelligences and focusing on problem solving, differentiated instruction, creativity and critical thinking.Created unique paths of learning based in nature, community, and self-motivation, employing principles from Holistic Education, Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia ideologies.