Experience

Rio Rancho Public Schools

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

• Literacy Specialist

  • 2006 - Present

  - Early intervention for lowest percentile first grade readers to improve strategic activity in reading and writing- 1-on-1 support to lowest performing first grade children for reading and writing based on Marie Clay Reading Recovery philosophy for early intervention- Small group instruction to students across grade levels who achieve below national average for their grade level to improve reading and writing ability- Providing a safe and supportive learning environment and culture to enhance student motivation to learn to ensure continued success- Collaborating and communicating regularly between classroom teachers and parents to reinforce and support meeting educational goals Show less

• 1st Grade Teacher

  • 2001 - 2006

  - Creating innovative and differentiating lesson plans to support multiple learning styles and needs of children within the classroom setting- Teaching core instruction in all subject areas to first grade students- Foster a safe and supportive classroom environment- Encouraging creativity and individuality within all students- Providing children with clear expectations to maintain classroom management- Served as grade level chair from 2002/2003 school year through 2003/2004 school year. Show less

• Long Term Substitute Teacher

  • 1999 - 2002

  - Followed primary classroom teachers procedures to maintain continuity in classroom culture



The Children's Corner

• Rio Rancho, NM

• Lead Preschool Teacher

  • 1995 - 1999

  - Instilled early learning behaviors in preschool children - Instilled early learning behaviors in preschool children



Freeport Public Schools

• Freeport, NY

• First Grade Teacher

  • 1983 - 1987