Director

• Jul 2023 - Present

Curriculum Developer

• Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

Oversee coaching for Pk - 3-grade teachers, observe teachers teaching, and make recommendations to improve instructional practices ● Train and mentor new teachers in use of technology and open-source curricula to engage students through use of active learning ● Analyze data from previous years to determine which curricular changes would be most beneficial for school and students ● Coordinate and facilitate use of Professional Learning Communities to assist teachers in planning… Show more Oversee coaching for Pk - 3-grade teachers, observe teachers teaching, and make recommendations to improve instructional practices ● Train and mentor new teachers in use of technology and open-source curricula to engage students through use of active learning ● Analyze data from previous years to determine which curricular changes would be most beneficial for school and students ● Coordinate and facilitate use of Professional Learning Communities to assist teachers in planning collaboratively and collectively for instruction ● Work with administration to allocate resources in budget to enhance classroom learning experiences ● Increased teacher readiness by streamlining access to teaching materials ● Successfully grew students reading and math standardized test scores by 80%

Elementary School Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

● Develop lesson plans aligned with district curriculum standards and assess student progress on an ongoing basis ● Foster collaborative learning environments through use of varied instructional strategies, such as cooperative learning and student-centered activities ● Provide individual attention to students who need it and help students with academic work, social issues, and personal problems ● Effectively communicate with parents to address concerns and create partnerships in… Show more ● Develop lesson plans aligned with district curriculum standards and assess student progress on an ongoing basis ● Foster collaborative learning environments through use of varied instructional strategies, such as cooperative learning and student-centered activities ● Provide individual attention to students who need it and help students with academic work, social issues, and personal problems ● Effectively communicate with parents to address concerns and create partnerships in child's academic progress ● Mentored 10 new teachers in classroom management, lesson planning, and proper use of resources

Learning Specialist

• Jul 2020 - Mar 2023

● Partnered with school’s instructional team to execute 10 differentiated instruction models and facilitated training for staff members requiring additional support ● Utilized Orton Gillingham to generate and carry out variety of teaching programs and courses of study ● Productively plan and implement wide range of logistical needs during organization’s transition to virtual/remote learning ● Partnered with school’s instructional team to execute 10 differentiated instruction models and facilitated training for staff members requiring additional support ● Utilized Orton Gillingham to generate and carry out variety of teaching programs and courses of study ● Productively plan and implement wide range of logistical needs during organization’s transition to virtual/remote learning

CLASS Observer

• Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

● Observed pre-kindergarten classrooms in-person and virtually of up to 20 students and 2 teachers to evaluate environment based on CLASS assessment tool ● Supplied written feedback based on each assessment to school instructional teams to assist teachers improve teaching skills ● Validated process improvements by utilizing coaching design principles to identify strengths and weaknesses ● Observed pre-kindergarten classrooms in-person and virtually of up to 20 students and 2 teachers to evaluate environment based on CLASS assessment tool ● Supplied written feedback based on each assessment to school instructional teams to assist teachers improve teaching skills ● Validated process improvements by utilizing coaching design principles to identify strengths and weaknesses

Kindergarten lead teacher/Instructional Mentor for Teachers

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

● Favorably designed and facilitated multiple professional development sessions, including research- based best practices to engage kindergarten students and improve instruction in classroom ● Assisted with creation of Grade Level Improvement Plan, instituting goals for both teachers and students ● Established and upheld classroom environment, effectively facilitating physical, social/emotional, and intellectual development for students in 92% English language learner classroom ● Favorably designed and facilitated multiple professional development sessions, including research- based best practices to engage kindergarten students and improve instruction in classroom ● Assisted with creation of Grade Level Improvement Plan, instituting goals for both teachers and students ● Established and upheld classroom environment, effectively facilitating physical, social/emotional, and intellectual development for students in 92% English language learner classroom

Head Teacher

• Sep 2015 - Jul 2017

● Served as head teacher for classroom of 15-20 students, ensuring all involved in school committed to its aims while providing motivation to meet long, medium, and short-term objectives and targets ● Crafted interactive classroom lesson plans weekly to prepare students for Kindergarten through play- based child-centered learning ● Increased interpersonal skills through communicating classwork and lesson plans with parents to encourage collaboration ● Served as head teacher for classroom of 15-20 students, ensuring all involved in school committed to its aims while providing motivation to meet long, medium, and short-term objectives and targets ● Crafted interactive classroom lesson plans weekly to prepare students for Kindergarten through play- based child-centered learning ● Increased interpersonal skills through communicating classwork and lesson plans with parents to encourage collaboration

Early Childhood Educator (2015 Corps)

• Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

- Head teacher for classroom of 15-20 students ensuring that all of which are involved in school committing to its aims, motivated to achieve them, and involved in meeting long, medium and short term objectives and targets which secure the success of the school - Developing interactive classroom lesson plans on a weekly basis preparing students for Kindergarten through play based child centered learning - Increased interpersonal skills through communicating classwork and… Show more - Head teacher for classroom of 15-20 students ensuring that all of which are involved in school committing to its aims, motivated to achieve them, and involved in meeting long, medium and short term objectives and targets which secure the success of the school - Developing interactive classroom lesson plans on a weekly basis preparing students for Kindergarten through play based child centered learning - Increased interpersonal skills through communicating classwork and lesson plans with parents to encourage incorporating instruction at home - Certified to teach in the state of NY by New York State Educational Department (NYSED) Show less - Head teacher for classroom of 15-20 students ensuring that all of which are involved in school committing to its aims, motivated to achieve them, and involved in meeting long, medium and short term objectives and targets which secure the success of the school - Developing interactive classroom lesson plans on a weekly basis preparing students for Kindergarten through play based child centered learning - Increased interpersonal skills through communicating classwork and… Show more - Head teacher for classroom of 15-20 students ensuring that all of which are involved in school committing to its aims, motivated to achieve them, and involved in meeting long, medium and short term objectives and targets which secure the success of the school - Developing interactive classroom lesson plans on a weekly basis preparing students for Kindergarten through play based child centered learning - Increased interpersonal skills through communicating classwork and lesson plans with parents to encourage incorporating instruction at home - Certified to teach in the state of NY by New York State Educational Department (NYSED) Show less

Sales Associate & Training Coach

• Oct 2013 - May 2015

- Handled all administrative aspects of sales including: processing exchanges or returns, pulling products from inventory, accepting customer payments, and fulfilling online orders - Drove profitable sales by ensuring all brand associates are effectively trained on Old Navy standards, strong knowledge of all company products, accessories, pricing plans, and promotions to pitch leading products and service features to customers - Handled all administrative aspects of sales including: processing exchanges or returns, pulling products from inventory, accepting customer payments, and fulfilling online orders - Drove profitable sales by ensuring all brand associates are effectively trained on Old Navy standards, strong knowledge of all company products, accessories, pricing plans, and promotions to pitch leading products and service features to customers

Camp Counselor

• Jun 2013 - May 2015

- Held responsible for a group of 15 to 20 children on a daily basis ensuring children’s safety, managing behavior & constructive participation in all daily activities - Piloted multiple outreach projects such as the implementation of weekly learning based activities for youth groups of various ages - Held responsible for a group of 15 to 20 children on a daily basis ensuring children’s safety, managing behavior & constructive participation in all daily activities - Piloted multiple outreach projects such as the implementation of weekly learning based activities for youth groups of various ages

Loan Servicing Intern

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

- Assisted in reviewing loan data, forms, modifications, settlements, & extensions in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices - Collaborated with internal peers and external vendor representatives to draft procedure documents to ensure current practices identify and resolve loan related issues - Received calls and greeted visitors, taking messages when necessary; responded timely to various requests for information; and directed callers/visitors to appropriate… Show more - Assisted in reviewing loan data, forms, modifications, settlements, & extensions in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices - Collaborated with internal peers and external vendor representatives to draft procedure documents to ensure current practices identify and resolve loan related issues - Received calls and greeted visitors, taking messages when necessary; responded timely to various requests for information; and directed callers/visitors to appropriate individual(s) Show less - Assisted in reviewing loan data, forms, modifications, settlements, & extensions in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices - Collaborated with internal peers and external vendor representatives to draft procedure documents to ensure current practices identify and resolve loan related issues - Received calls and greeted visitors, taking messages when necessary; responded timely to various requests for information; and directed callers/visitors to appropriate… Show more - Assisted in reviewing loan data, forms, modifications, settlements, & extensions in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices - Collaborated with internal peers and external vendor representatives to draft procedure documents to ensure current practices identify and resolve loan related issues - Received calls and greeted visitors, taking messages when necessary; responded timely to various requests for information; and directed callers/visitors to appropriate individual(s) Show less