Experience

Englewood High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dean of Instruction & Assessment

  • Jul 2023 - Present

• Instructional Coach

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2023

  • Trained and mentored new staff members to be effective members of the school community.• Observed and gave feedback to 37 teachers throughout the school year.• Created the 9th grade academy which increased the 9th grade on-track to graduate rate by 12% compared to the previous year.• Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies to help teachers reach all students.• Strategically planned evidence-based professional development for high school staff that aligned with the district strategic plan and aligned with the needs of students and teachers. Show less



John F. Kennedy High School

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Specialist

  • Jul 2017 - May 2018

  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities. • Lead professional learning community (PLC) in analyzing student data and modifying instruction based on collected data. • Created lessons to accommodate diverse learners and meet students' academic needs. • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities. • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities. • Lead professional learning community (PLC) in analyzing student data and modifying instruction based on collected data. • Created lessons to accommodate diverse learners and meet students' academic needs. • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.



Sheridan High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School Science Teacher

  • Jul 2013 - May 2017

  • Created the Biology curriculum in 2013-2014 to align with the Colorado Academic Standards. • Mentored two teachers during their first year in the district. Observed each teacher’s classroom and reviewed their successes and possible improvements. Met monthly to address fears or challenges the teachers were experiencing in the classroom and counseled ways to overcome them. • Developed and taught differentiated lessons in Biology, Alternative & Renewable Energy, and Anatomy & Physiology to accommodate learners of various ability and language levels utilizing a wide range of teaching strategies such as AVID, SIOP, and ALD. • Attended Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) conferences and implemented AVID techniques into my lesson plans in order to help all students succeed. • Active participant in the 10th grade Data Team. The team identified and implemented strategies that enable our students to be successful. We specifically analyzed the effects of AVID, SIOP, CKH, and ALD implementation based on the success rates of our students. Show less



Hazelwood School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• High School Physics Teacher

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2013

  • Active member of the district science curriculum committee in 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 by revising the science curriculum to align to the Next Generation Science Standards. • Created and implemented rigorous inquiry-based lessons that increased student involvement and success in the classroom. • Directed my colleagues as Team Leader of the 9th grade Supernova Team. Held weekly Team Meetings to discuss students’ successes and challenges. Led discussions on what measures to implement to help students succeed in all classes. • Played an active role in the creation, development, and organization of the Freshman Academy. This increased the freshman student retention rate by creating a welcoming environment within a school of over 2,000 students. Show less