5th Grade Teacher

• Aug 2023 - Present

Long Term Substitute Teacher

• Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

- Analyzed diagnostic assessment data to plan intentional reteaching instruction and activities throughout the school day- Designed differentiated literacy and math centers for learners performing at varying levels in support of district-wide initiatives- Provided systematic feedback for students identified as needing a Tier 2 intervention within the school wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support plan - Attended monthly meetings to develop an action plan aligned with the district MTSS goals for students performing at all levels- Collaborated with special education teacher to implement specially designed instruction for students with individualized education plans- Participated in quarterly meetings as a member of the Building Equity Leadership Team in efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for each learner through school-community partnerships, cultural awareness, and a sense of belonging for all- Organized and implemented a Spring Enrichment Program, The Fallsington Running Club, for over 50 students to provide after school opportunities for learners in grades K-5- Assisted at afterschool community events to cultivate positive connections with families built on trust and respect Show less

Elementary School Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

- Executed flexible grouping systems and differentiation strategies based on student assessment data to drive instruction at all levels in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies - Utilized Positive Behavior Support & responsive classroom techniques to foster a safe and productive learning environment - Instructed beginner, intermediate and advanced EL and IEP students integrated into the regular education classroom - Employed educational curricula including Pearson’s enVision, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Into Reading, TCi: Social Studies Alive! and Smithsonian’s STC Science to instruct students both in-person and virtually Show less

Long Term Substitute Teacher

• Jul 2016 - Apr 2022

- Fulfilled all responsibilities of a 5th grade teacher while serving as a long-term substitute during the 2020 – 2021 school year including lesson planning and instructing students in math and science, communicating with families about student progress, and participating in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) implementation and meetings - Educated 4th and 5th grade students on environmental and industrial engineering concepts through the implementation of the Engineering is Elementary curriculum while serving as the Engineering and Computational Thinking long-term substitute specialist during the 2020 – 2021 school year - Assisted special and general education teachers in all facets of classroom management in 4th and 5th grade classrooms while conducting small and large group lessons in all subjects Show less

Student Teacher

• Jan 2020 - May 2020

- Provided daily instruction both in-person and virtually which resulted in measurable achievement growth for all learners - Designed a research-based reading lesson during Black History Month where students explored nonfiction books about historically famous African Americans and created informational posters that were displayed around the school building - Implemented a student learning objective plan to aid students in their reading, spelling, and pronunciation of diagraphs - Provided daily instruction both in-person and virtually which resulted in measurable achievement growth for all learners - Designed a research-based reading lesson during Black History Month where students explored nonfiction books about historically famous African Americans and created informational posters that were displayed around the school building - Implemented a student learning objective plan to aid students in their reading, spelling, and pronunciation of diagraphs

Behavioral Therapist

• May 2015 - Jun 2016

- Employed the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis in various settings (school, home, etc.) to implement positive behavior support plans for clients - Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and collaborated with IEP team - Analyzed and reported client behavior data through Microsoft Excel and written reports - Employed the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis in various settings (school, home, etc.) to implement positive behavior support plans for clients - Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and collaborated with IEP team - Analyzed and reported client behavior data through Microsoft Excel and written reports

Graduate Student Assistant

• Jun 2014 - May 2015

- Supported client with Intellectual Disability in learning and and performing work duties in multiple places of employment- Accompanied and supported client at weekly therapy appointments- Reported on client’s goal progress through Microsoft Excel and written reports

Student Committed to Helping Others Learn About Autism Research (SCHOLAR)

• Jun 2011 - May 2014

- Assisted individuals on the autism spectrum in social, academic, gross motor, fine motor, and life skill development by employing the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)