Learning Specialist

• Aug 2019 - Present

• Expertise in evidence-based methodologies for servicing neurodiverse students • Develop and lead Tier II Literacy and Math Interventions for small groups of kindergarten - fifth grade students• Train teachers in and model differentiated classroom strategies and interventions • Execute interprofessional skills • Skilled case manager• Experience in conducting formal assessments • Apply research skills as a member of the pre-referral and referral teams

Year 2 Classroom Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

• Trained in the Reggio Emilia approach • Project-based learning• Designed and implemented inquiry-based curriculums including Structured Word Inquiry• Implemented Readers and Writer’s workshop • Executed the Responsive Classroom approach to teaching and discipline

Year 1 Classroom Teacher

• Aug 2015 - Jul 2018

Kindergarten and ESL Teacher

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

• Lead kindergarten teacher in an immersive • Instructed after-school, immersive English classes for students of varying ages (7 – 14) and abilities (beginners to advanced) • Integrated technology and digital content to enhance student engagement • Lead kindergarten teacher in an immersive • Instructed after-school, immersive English classes for students of varying ages (7 – 14) and abilities (beginners to advanced) • Integrated technology and digital content to enhance student engagement

Corps Member Advisor

• Mar 2014 - Jul 2014

• Member of a highly-selective program that provided intensive leadership skills training • Led 12 Teach for America corps members (teachers in training) • Executed coaching and feedback cycles • Member of a highly-selective program that provided intensive leadership skills training • Led 12 Teach for America corps members (teachers in training) • Executed coaching and feedback cycles

Third Grade Teacher, Grade Level Lead, Curriculum Design

• Jul 2011 - May 2014

• Developed a classroom culture that was conducive to learning and facilitated social development for at-risk students with a variety of exceptionalities and disabilities • Data-driven teaching through formative and summative data to prepare for high-stakes standardized testing • State testing contributed to school’s achievement of top 10 highest growth in the state of Louisiana and thus being awarded the title as a “Top Gains” school • Effective leadership skills as grade-level lead • Created English and Language Arts curriculum framework for 2nd – 4th grade aligned to Common Core Standards Show less

Third Grade Teacher

• Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

• Lead inclusive 3rd-grade classroom at a high-needs charter school • Lead inclusive 3rd-grade classroom at a high-needs charter school

Third Grade Teacher Assistant

• Aug 2009 - May 2010

• Led lessons and worked with small intervention groups and individual students to provide differentiated interventions • Participating in a mentor relationship with supervising teacher • Led lessons and worked with small intervention groups and individual students to provide differentiated interventions • Participating in a mentor relationship with supervising teacher

Americorps Vista

• Oct 2008 - Oct 2009

• Supported the Volunteer and Donations Coordinator • Networked with public schools to assess needs and develop strategies for the best use of volunteer and donation resources • Coordinated and led projects in the Recovery School District for diverse groups of 2 to 350+ volunteers • Supported the Volunteer and Donations Coordinator • Networked with public schools to assess needs and develop strategies for the best use of volunteer and donation resources • Coordinated and led projects in the Recovery School District for diverse groups of 2 to 350+ volunteers

Americorps Member

• Oct 2007 - Oct 2008

• Participated in national team-based community service program committed to providing services, support and aid to communities in need, including disaster relief, education and unmet human needs • Participated in national team-based community service program committed to providing services, support and aid to communities in need, including disaster relief, education and unmet human needs