Experience

FLOSSMOOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 161

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reading Specialist

  • Jun 2023 - Present

• 5th Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Jun 2023



UNO Charter School Network

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Academic Interventionist

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2017

  - Delivered rigorous supplemental instruction to students whose academic data indicates insufficient progress - Utilized student performance data derived from teacher-created and standardized assessments to drive instructional decision making - Differentiated curriculum, instruction, and individualized learning plans to meet individual student needs - Designed and implement specific interventions for students in Tier 2 and Tier 3 - Collaborated with special education teachers, classroom teachers, and leadership team members to create a least restrictive environment for students - Managed school-wide Response to Intervention (RtI) process - Maximized student learning by using the backwards design model, and aggressively seeking new ways to engage students in life-long learning Show less



UNO Charter Schools

• United States

• 1st grade teacher

  • Aug 2007 - Mar 2013

  - Developed rigorous standards-based curriculum - Differentiated curriculum, instruction, and individualized learning plans to meet individual student needs - Used data to drive instructional decision-making - Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students - Developed classroom rules for behavior that are consistent with the school wide rules - Developed positive relationships with parents for the purpose of creating a support for students and their education program - Executed assigned home visits to facilitate this process - Engaged in self-initiated focused, reflective work - Collaborated with all stakeholders to improve academic outcomes for all students Show less



Grace Christian School

• United States

• 1st Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2004 - Jun 2007

  - Provided a biblically based education in a nurturing and challenging environment - Delivered an academic atmosphere for children to learn within a moral, Christ-centered framework - Differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of all students - Collaborated with grade level team for unit and lesson planning - Coordinated philanthropic community events with students - Sustained positive relationships with parents to bridge a community of learning - Engaged students in whole class instruction with use of learning centers in reading - Supervised before and after school care program - Participated in summer tutoring classes to enhance student learning Show less