Experience

• 

  Tomegan Marketing Group LLC

  • Executive Coach

    • Jan 2022 - Present

• 

  Concordia University-St. Paul

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Jan 2017 - Sep 2023

    MAT Program- ED549 Effective Teaching- ED521 Educational Research and Applications- ED590 Capstone Completion

• 

  The College of St. Scholastica

  • St. Paul Campus

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Jan 2017 - Sep 2023
    • St. Paul Campus

    Completed field observations, monitor, and provide constructive feedback to undergraduate teacher candidates in the B.S. Elementary Education Degree Completion program

• 

  TeacherCentricity, LLC

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Founder & Owner

    • Jan 2011 - Oct 2022
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Provided focused supports for experienced educators including, but not limited to:- instructional coaching- classroom management development- curriculum alignment (self-contained K-8 institution specialty)- grade-level transition supports (needs assessment, check-in, follow-up)- professional mentoring- clinical observations (non-evaluative feedback, f2f or remote)

• 

  Hamline University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Aug 2015 - May 2018

    - EDU1150 Schools in Society, Undergraduate Program- GED7867 Theory to Practice, Undergraduate & MAT Programs

  • University Supervisor

    • Aug 2015 - May 2018

    - Completed field observations, monitored, and provided constructive feedback to undergraduate and graduate teacher candidates as well as Additional Licensure in-service teachers- Planned and provided professional development sessions focused on the specific needs of teacher candidates- Supported teacher candidates through completion of the edTPA (Education Teacher Performance Assessment)

• 

  Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

  • MAEd Program Evaluator

    • Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

    Reviewed and assessed Action Research Project graduate papers

• 

  Centennial School District

  • United States
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Second Grade Teacher

    • Sep 2010 - Jun 2012

    Assigned and graded class work and homework.Attended professional meetings, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required.Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

  • Staff Development Representative

    • Sep 2010 - Jun 2012

    Conducted or arranged for ongoing technical training and/or curricular development opportunities for staff members.Lead staff development team meetings.Represented constituents at Systems Accountability meetings.

  • First Grade Teacher

    • Mar 2005 - Sep 2010

    Assigned and graded class work and homework.Attended professional meetings, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required.Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

• 

  Operation Smile

  • Norfolk, VA

  • Student Programs Director

    • Jul 2004 - Feb 2005
    • Norfolk, VA

    Lead, managed, and promoted involvement in the more than 700 Operation Smile Student Clubs around the globe that built awareness, raised funds and educated students about our core values of commitment, leadership and volunteerism.

• 

  Centennial School District

  • Centennial Middle School, Lino Lakes, MN

  • Sixth Grade Teacher

    • Sep 2003 - Jun 2004
    • Centennial Middle School, Lino Lakes, MN

    Assigned and graded class work and homework.Attended professional meetings, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required.Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

• 

  Centennial School District

  • Rice Lake Elementary, Lino Lakes, MN

  • Fourth Grade Teacher

    • Sep 2000 - Jun 2003
    • Rice Lake Elementary, Lino Lakes, MN

    Assign and grade class work and homework.Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

• 

  Forest Lake School District

  • Wyoming Elementary, Wyoming, MN

  • Sixth Grade Teacher

    • Sep 1998 - Jun 2000
    • Wyoming Elementary, Wyoming, MN

    Assign and grade class work and homework.Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

• 

  Fairfax County Public Schools

  • Flint Hill Elementary, Fairfax, VA

  • First Grade Teacher

    • Sep 1997 - Jun 1998
    • Flint Hill Elementary, Fairfax, VA

    Assigned and graded class work and homework.Attended professional meetings, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required.Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

• 

  Guam Department of Education

  • Price Elementary, Mangilao, GUAM

  • Fifth, First, and Third Grade Teacher

    • Sep 1993 - Jun 1997
    • Price Elementary, Mangilao, GUAM

    Assigned and graded class work and homework.Attended professional meetings, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required.Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

• 

  Guam Department of Education

  • P.C. Lujan Elementary, Radio Barrigada, GUAM

  • First Grade Teacher

    • Sep 1992 - Jun 1993
    • P.C. Lujan Elementary, Radio Barrigada, GUAM

    Assigned and graded class work and homework.Attended professional meetings, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required.Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

• 

  Toys R Us

  • Bloomington, MN

  • Manager

    • Jun 1991 - Aug 1992
    • Bloomington, MN

    Completed store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.Maintained store staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.Ensured availability of merchandise by maintaining inventories.