Experience

BRANDYWINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• K-2 Reading and Math Intervention Teacher

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  ~ Teacher: Utilized Common Core State Standards. Organized and implemented Orton-Gillingham and UFLI lessons as well as Delta math lessons. Analyzed assessment data (NWEA, Dibels, Phonics for Reading Placement Tests, and San Diego Quick Assessment, OG screener, Delta Math) to differentiate small group instruction to support a range of abilities.
  ~ Communication: Communicated weekly/monthly with classroom teachers to collaborate together on students' needs, looking at data and discussing RTI groupings.
  ~Intervention Team Leader: Lead Student Assistance Team meetings. Represent school at K-12 MTSS leadership meetings. Reframe MTSS system to ensure we are doing what is best for students. Show less



Coloma Community Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 4th-8th Grade Title 1 Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2022

  ~ Teacher: Utilized Common Core State Standards. Organized and implemented Phonics for Reading and Phonics Rewards lessons. Provided math support using Delta Math. Analyzed assessment data (AIMS, STAR, NWEA, Dibels 8, Phonics for Reading Placement Tests, and San Diego Quick Assessment, PAST, Delta Math) to differentiate small group instruction to support a range of abilities.~Special Events: Lead March is Reading month planning and activities. Select book, manage a budget, order materials, and connect with the local library to co-plan an end of the month celebration.~ Communication: Communicated weekly/monthly with classroom teachers to collaborate together on students' needs, looking at data and discussing RTI groupings. ~Social Committee Leader and Member: Plan events throughout the year to show staff appreciation through treats and activities. Show less

• Instructional Coach

  • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  ~Coaching: Coming alongside teachers in observing and reflecting how to improve Tier 1 instruction. (Position paused until Fall 2022 due to changing administration).



St. Joseph Public Schools

• Saint Joseph, MI

• Title 1 Teacher Aide

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

  ~ Teacher: Utilized Common Core State Standards. Created and implemented guided reading lesson plans. Organized and implemented reading and math intervention lessons for 1st-5th grade. Analyzed assessment data (AIMS, Fountas and Pinnell, Moby Max) to differentiate small group instruction to support a range of abilities and learning styles. ~ Communication: Communicated weekly/monthly with classroom teachers to collaborate together on students' needs. ~ Teacher: Utilized Common Core State Standards. Created and implemented guided reading lesson plans. Organized and implemented reading and math intervention lessons for 1st-5th grade. Analyzed assessment data (AIMS, Fountas and Pinnell, Moby Max) to differentiate small group instruction to support a range of abilities and learning styles. ~ Communication: Communicated weekly/monthly with classroom teachers to collaborate together on students' needs.



District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)

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

• Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  ~ Teacher: Provided small group instruction for third-fifth grade students implementing Burst Reading Intervention and teaching guided reading groups. Utilized Common Core State Standards. Analyzed assessment data (Dibels, Burst, Lexia, TRC) to differentiate small group instruction to support a range of abilities and learning styles. Created a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment with clear expectations and routines. Reflected on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback. ~ Family Engagement: Invested parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication. ~ School-wide Events: Participated in collaborative professional development, grade-level activities, student-led data conferences, and school-wide functions. Show less



The Inspired Teaching Demonstration School

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Second Grade Resident Teacher

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  ~ Resident Teacher: Working alongside a Lead Teacher, co-teach our second grade classroom for the 2015-2016 school year. Create and implement lesson plans in reading, writing, math (EnVision), science, and social studies following the Lucy Caulkins workshop curriculum model. Utilized Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Analyzed assessment data (DRA, iReady, Fountas & Pinnell) to differentiate small group instruction to support a range of abilities and learning styles. ~ Family Engagement: Keep families updated on what their students are learning through family/teacher conferences, bimonthly newsletters, as well as phone calls and emails as needed. ~ School-Wide Events: Contribute to three school-wide Learning Showcases, organize and plan two Intersession courses, and lead a classroom art project in partnership with The Phillips Collection. Show less



The Literacy Lab

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Elementary Literacy Tutor

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

  ~ Tutor: Tutored 16 K- 3rd grade students one-on-one daily to develop reading behaviors and comprehension skills. ~ Communication: Communicated weekly/monthly with master coach, internal coach, and classroom teachers with the outcome of applying response to intervention strategies. ~ Data Entry: Analyzed and recorded student achievement data in order to develop individualized learning plans. ~ Tutor: Tutored 16 K- 3rd grade students one-on-one daily to develop reading behaviors and comprehension skills. ~ Communication: Communicated weekly/monthly with master coach, internal coach, and classroom teachers with the outcome of applying response to intervention strategies. ~ Data Entry: Analyzed and recorded student achievement data in order to develop individualized learning plans.



National Community Church

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Protege

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

  ~ Social Media Manager: Updated all social media for the coffeehouse events. Increased likes on Facebook by 700+ and Twitter followers by 400. ~ Event Staff: Staffed business rentals and music concerts at the coffeehouse as needed. Arranged room set-up and ran A/V. ~Communications Coordinator: Communicated weekly with artists, baristas, and renters about event details. ~ Ebenezers Street Team Leader: Led monthly gatherings focusing on building friendships, event staffing and grassroots promotion. Created a core group of street team members who volunteer to work events together. Show less



Edustaff

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Mar 2008 - May 2013

  ~ Teacher: Taught K-12th grade students. Maintained classroom management systems to ensure a productive learning environment. ~ Teacher: Taught K-12th grade students. Maintained classroom management systems to ensure a productive learning environment.