First Grade Teacher

• Jun 2019 - Present

Director of KidMin

• Sep 2017 - Mar 2019

• Scheduled and coordinated monthly volunteer schedule through Planning Center, and maintained/updated throughout each week • Managed and supported volunteers on Sunday mornings and provided specialized equipping times quarterly • Adapted and distributed curriculum and supplies for GHR campus • Acted as liaison between GHR campus and GP (main) campus • Communicated with new families and regular attenders on a weekly basis • Collaborated with KidMin leadership team to help organize first KidMin All-Nighter (March 2019) Show less

Elementary Emotional Support Teacher

• Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

• Successfully established NHS Harrisburg’s first elementary emotional support classroom • Purchased and implement academic (ELA, math, science, social studies, reading) and social development curriculum to meet individual student needs • Develop and apply Positive Behavior Support Plans • Collect and evaluate academic and behavioral data for monthly and quarterly reports • Utilize IEPWriter and Compass Learning software • Collaborate with other teachers on school projects and help edit Individual Education Plans • Created “Step Up” Incentive Program uniquely tailored to all six students • Co-developed and ran NHS Harrisburg’s first Field Day (May 2016) • Manage a team of four Behavior Technicians • Maintain communication with student families through daily communication logs and weekly phone calls and emails Show less

Child Care Provider

• Jul 2013 - Dec 2015

• Provided services for family with four children, ages 6, 5, 3, and 18 months• Encouraged developmentally and age-appropriate curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving• Organized and engaged in indoor and outdoor activities that enhanced physical and social well-being• Promoted language development skills through reading, music, storytelling, and imaginative play• Managed general housekeeping duties while maintaining children’s diverse activity schedules

Tutor

• Sep 2013 - Feb 2014

Mathematics and Language Arts tutor for third grade student with autism spectrum disorder.

3rd Grade Teacher

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2013

• Instructed students from a variety of backgrounds in a mainstream classroom • Co-created and implemented social studies curriculum using supplemental materials • Developed assessments, worksheets, and projects in coordination with Purposeful Design curriculum, Heinemann InfoSearch, and Evan-Moor books • Interviewed and assessed prospective third grade students throughout the school year • Established a Reading Buddies program with the Early Childhood Center • Co-coordinated a school-wide lemonade fundraiser (March 2012) • Coached varsity volleyball and middle school basketball (2011-2012 season) Show less

6th Grade Teacher

• Jul 2009 - Jun 2011

• Instructed English Language Learners in a self-contained mainstream classroom • Formulated and implemented reading and Bible curriculum • Designed alternative evaluations and learning guides for students in the ESL program • Initiated a Reading Buddies program and co-created a Leadership and Service program • Co-coordinated various activities including Sports Club, Bible Camp, and chapel services • Provided after-school tutoring for students twice a week • Pursued professional development by attending education conferences and teacher training workshops Show less