Principal

• Aug 2021 - Present

Aspiring Leader

• Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

Professional internship with multiple administrators of varying grade levels as well as central office. Working one on one with admin to navigate day to day operations as well as navigate new territory in virtual schooling. Gaining first hand knowledge and experience by observing and assisting school administrators for future employment as an administrator.

Elementary School Teacher

• Mar 2017 - Aug 2020

2nd grade (Taught 7th and 8th for a brief period)• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning using the Daily 5 and the CAFE reading model as well as the Daily 3 math model • Provide MTSS instruction by tailoring student learning through intensive small group intervention and progress monitoring • Use technology resources (Lexia, RazKids, Study Island, Reflex Math, Math Prodigy) to differentiate individualized learning during math and reading workshop • Create a growth mindset environment to empower students • Reduce student misbehavior through a trauma informed lens approach and implemented restorative practices • Developed an inclusive environment for students with special needs• Collaborated with special education teachers in developing goals for my student’s IEPs • Increased family engagement by providing resources to parents for a home to school connection, utilizing various communication pathways and providing opportunities for parent engagement in the classroom Show less

Principal Intern

• Sep 2017 - May 2018

• Served on Leadership Team to discuss and monitor day to day operations • Member of Data Team – analyze schoolwide data (AIMSweb, DRA and iCollaborate) to provide teachers with grade level and classroom data to inform instruction during weekly staff meetings as well as PLCs and ILCs• Member of Attendance Team - identify students with chronic absences to and provide support to families to increase the schoolwide daily attendance • Assisted in creation of Problem Solving Team - designed to provide MTSS resources and support for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students through data digs and progress monitoring at weekly meetings• Participated in analysis and revisions of School Improvement Plan• Team Lead for 2nd/3rd grade - collaborating with teachers, representing the team, scheduling team meetings, analysis of team data and coordinating team activities Show less

Elementary School Teacher

• Jul 2012 - Mar 2017

Taught Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th-6th split, Drama, Music • Facilitate learning for up to 42 students using student-centered lessons and activities • Implemented a blended learning model where students took ownership of their learning • Provided differentiated instruction through individualized learning paths using technology and personal student goal trackers • Recognized as the classroom teacher whose students had the highest growth on Performance Series Math scores from Fall to Spring • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' at their instruction levels • Analyzed Performance Series assessment data to maximize individualized and whole group instruction • Provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate through project based learning • Related Experience: Model Lead Teacher nominee, The African American Student Initiative Participant, School Improvement committee member, March is Reading Month committee chair, Social Committee president Show less

Student Teacher

• Dec 2011 - Jun 2012

Kindergarten and 4th grade ∙ Collaborated with Lead Teacher in lesson planning in all subjects, classroom organization and parent teacher conferences ∙ Performed all lead teacher responsibilities, including developing lessons and teaching all subject matter, parent and staff communication, social and behavioral management ∙ Developed lessons in adherence to Common Core State Standards and Grade Level Content Expectations using Pearson Reading Street, Lucy Calkins, Everyday Mathematics and the Battle Creek Elementary Curriculum ∙ Developed differentiated instruction and assessments for the academically diverse students ∙ Integrated a variety of technologies into all subject matter, including hardware such as computers, projectors, document cameras, SMART Whiteboards, as well as software such as Smart Exchange, Tumblebooks, YouTube, Teacher Tube, Google Earth, PowerPoint ,Windows Movie Maker ∙ Evaluated students through a variety of formative and summative assessments Show less

Chief Operations Officer

• Aug 1999 - Oct 2009

Oversaw all components of day to day operations Oversaw manufacturing operations – purchasing, shipping and receiving, inventory management, customer order management, quality control and inspection Handled administrative duties – payroll, benefits, accounts payable, accounts receivables, travel arrangements, scheduling, training, recordkeeping Oversaw all IT for the company, resolved issues, set up accounts and oversaw purchasing of IT materials Customer relations – in charge of building customer relationships, handling complaints and customer service, understanding customers business in order to market our brand and meet customer expectations Executive duties – developing and implementing new systems and programs, hiring, marketing, sales, maintaining company requirements and legal updates Show less