Elementary Principal

• Oct 2022 - Present

Instructional Coach

• Aug 2019 - Oct 2022

Wedding officiant

• Sep 2012 - Present

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Teacher

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

Federal Programs Director/Grant Writer

• Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

 Effective agent of change in education, using research based strategies to increase student performance across the curriculum  Committed to ensuring a quality education for all students through an extensive knowledge in the processes of instruction, evaluation, curriculum development, professional development, assessment, data collection, data analysis, and data-driven instruction to increase student achievement  Implemented a humanistic approach to leadership with the ability to relate to staff, and students, through strong and positive communications  Dedicated to facilitating the safety and well-being of students and staff through positive behavioral supports that promote school discipline and thus, creating a positive and effective learning culture and climate Show less

Teacher

• Aug 2007 - May 2014

Teach state-approved curriculum in reading, math and science. Primary duties include supporting the principal in the implementation of the curriculum and programs. Taught 1st and 3rd grades under the Reading First grant and helped to develop a “Math First” program within the school. Lead third grade in the Walk to Reading and Walk to Math intervention model each year. Responsible for data collection and analysis of student test scores and longitudinal data. Published articles reflecting technology use in the classroom. Show less

Preschool Director

• Oct 2004 - Oct 2006

Toured and enrolled new families into the available programs. Interviewed, managed and trained staff for professional development and coordinated outside speakers or consultants to improve all programs. Organized, planned and carried out multiple advertising and marketing campaigns to increase enrollment and attracted new teachers to the profession. Maintained records pertaining to weekly and monthly financials, staff files, student/family files and county/state certifications. Increased enrollment of the school by 30% and achieved highest enrollment in the program’s history. Ensured that the program was within compliance of all city, state and federal laws. Led the program through a NAEYC re-accreditation process as well as evaluating two other centers that were beginning the NAEYC accreditation process. I made recommendations about program improvements to benefit the families in the center and to achieve the NAEYC accreditation status. Show less

Merchandise Manager/Asst. Store Manager

• Mar 2004 - Oct 2004

Helped manage daily sales operations while maintaining high levels of customer service. Responsible as the merchandise manager to set new plans, move displays and oversee team members. Helped manage daily sales operations while maintaining high levels of customer service. Responsible as the merchandise manager to set new plans, move displays and oversee team members.