Experience

Bricolage Academy
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Self-Contained and Essential Skills Special Education Teacher

  • Jan 2022 - Present


ReNEW Schools Charter Management Organization

• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Special Education Teacher And Instructional Coach- Self-contained Autism Classroom

  • Nov 2013 - May 2022

  Creator and Lead teacher of the Autism Skills Development Program, serving in a self-contained classroom for students on the Autism Spectrum (and other profound exceptionalities), focusing on life skills, behavioral skills, and academics, trained several staff members as paraprofessionals/co-teachers, fulfilled all Special Education compliance work in a timely manner Creator and Lead teacher of the Autism Skills Development Program, serving in a self-contained classroom for students on the Autism Spectrum (and other profound exceptionalities), focusing on life skills, behavioral skills, and academics, trained several staff members as paraprofessionals/co-teachers, fulfilled all Special Education compliance work in a timely manner

• RTI/504 Academic Coordinator (K-5)/Special Educator

  • Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

  Provided Special Education Instruction to small student push-in and pull-out groups, assessed students for intervention qualification, coordinated RTI across K-5th grades Provided Special Education Instruction to small student push-in and pull-out groups, assessed students for intervention qualification, coordinated RTI across K-5th grades



Success Preparatory Academy

• Special Education Instructor

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2011

  Facilitate special education intervention sessions consisting of 3-4 students for grades 2nd-4th. Utilize multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction. Use innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative learning, thematic instruction and differentiation. Highlighted Achievements Contributed to a notable increase in student performances on standardized testing, including significant gains in reading as assessed via the University of Chicago STEP Literacy Assessment. Provided musical instruction for the after-school cultural enrichment program, during one year program. The overarching goal of the program is to expose at-risk student populations to the benefits of the creative arts. Increased student family involvement by consulting with families regularly via phone calls, conferences, and written communication. Mentored and coached students to help boost their confidence and competencies, as evidence by scores and completion of work. Successfully performed various roles as a founding member of the charter school, including Paraprofessional, First Grade Classroom teacher, Administrative Support, and Special Education Instructor. Served on various committees to organize special school events, such as Holiday Celebrations and Student Recruitment Promotions. Show less



Louisiana Childrens' Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

• Outreach Educator

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2009

  Developed integrated curriculum for elementary students, designed with the intent of using the creative arts as tools to educate and heal the children of at-risk communities. Provided opportunities for students to enhance their learning via various cultural experiences, such as community building projects, field trips, and service learning events. Developed integrated curriculum for elementary students, designed with the intent of using the creative arts as tools to educate and heal the children of at-risk communities. Provided opportunities for students to enhance their learning via various cultural experiences, such as community building projects, field trips, and service learning events.



eisenhower academy

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

• Sixth Grade English Teacher

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2008

  Developed daily lesson plans and testing materials; leveraged the use of technology to enhance instruction, infusing the use the latest technology to conduct research and prepare reports, including: the Internet, department websites, PowerPoint presentation software, and on-line library research. Implemented various classroom management techniques for maintaining student attention, involvement and discipline. Partnered with parents in students' success; provided feedback on students' progress and to discuss areas needing improvement and Show less


St. Tammany Parish schools
• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Substitute Teacher

  • Feb 2005 - May 2007