ELTeacher

• Dec 2018 - Present

Intervention Specialist

• Sep 2017 - Present

6th Grade Teacher

• Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

• Highest growth in reading and writing on state assessments in 2013 • Lead teacher responsible for meeting with the administrative team to address school improvement needs and strategic planning • Lead grade level professional learning communities (PLCs) • Facilitate professional learning for a 1:1 environment as Technology Committee representative and mentor • Member of the Citizenship Committee tasked with developing school-wide citizenship plan when reopening a state designated focus school • Mentor to new teachers and college interns • After-school tutor for math, ELA, and technology integration • Participated in Instructional Rounds Show less

Content Reviewer/Editor

• Dec 2014 - Mar 2015

• Contracted employee hired to review, revise, edit and provide feedback on curriculum including lessons, videos, and assessments for online 6th grade ELA courses • Collaborated with authors to meet project deadlines • Contracted employee hired to review, revise, edit and provide feedback on curriculum including lessons, videos, and assessments for online 6th grade ELA courses • Collaborated with authors to meet project deadlines

Middle School Teacher

• Jul 2009 - May 2013

• Created engaging learning environments at all levels, which resulted in 85% of the English Language learners passing their state mandated language exam • Received Creighton School District for Academic Excellence award for “Most Improved Test Scores” in reading comprehension on the state assessment • Developed standards-based writing curriculum derived from Thinking Maps and Write for the Future • Implemented a “push-in” model for full-inclusion • Qualified for teacher incentive program through the creation of higher-order thinking skills and multi-sensory lessons • Mentor teacher for new middle school teachers and college interns • District Principal and Teacher Evaluation Committee- designed the evaluation tool for teachers and principals. • Career Ladder Teacher Incentive Program Facilitator- conducted meetings on site to keep members informed. Decided on district framework for evaluation as well as how to divide resources and money equitably. (2011-2013) • Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) committee- collected data regarding behavior infractions, categorized and analyzed problem areas to suggest solutions to prevent repeated behaviors. • Grade level Chair- led PLCs and communicated with administration. Set agendas and evaluated data with the middle school team. • District Curriculum Committee- developed formative reading assessments, created lesson plan suggestions for teachers, and formulated guidelines to interpret student data. Tests and plans were based on selected reading performance objectives and shared district-wide to ensure rigor in the classroom and consistency in assessments. • District Meet and Confer team- worked with the classified, certified and administrative staff. Improved positions, reviewed specific policies and suggested modifications. Brainstormed suggestions to come to consensus and shared information for the district School Board to review and vote on. Show less

Teacher

• Jul 1998 - May 2008

• English component of Kindergarten Dual Language Team (2 years) • Lead teacher in the Middle School (3 years) • Collaboratively worked with team to design lessons that engaged all students • Trained and mentored new staff and college interns and student teachers • English component of Kindergarten Dual Language Team (2 years) • Lead teacher in the Middle School (3 years) • Collaboratively worked with team to design lessons that engaged all students • Trained and mentored new staff and college interns and student teachers