Experience

Lincoln Charter School

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

• 2nd Grade Teache

  • Aug 2019 - Present

• 3rd Grade Teacher

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2019



Lakeshore Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • Aug 2005 - Dec 2013

  Established a positive team relationship with students, parents, support staff, fellow teachers and school administrators. Collected and analyzed student data daily. Met with the school administrator, kindergarten cohort team, special education teachers, and support staff weekly to analyze, compare, and strategize on collected data. Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of student achievement. Regularly met quarterly student learning goals with at least 80% efficiency and all students showing growth. Maintained strong classroom management where students were on-task, engaged, and enthusiastic about learning. Was an active member on the school improvement team where we created and executed plans to strengthen school morale/safety, improved community/parental involvement, fostered an enthusiasm for learning, and continued ongoing professional development. Participated on the district hiring committee where I took part in interviewing possible teacher/support staff candidates. Helped to develop the district’s quarterly and year-long student achievement/assessment tool. Received consistent and exceptional yearly evaluations from the school administration.



YMCA of Benton Harbor-St. Joseph

• Birthday Party Host

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

  Delivered fun and safe birthday parties tailored for individual ages and preferences. Maintained open communication and followed best practices when accommodating children and parents. Delivered fun and safe birthday parties tailored for individual ages and preferences. Maintained open communication and followed best practices when accommodating children and parents.



Community Consultant

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting

• Independent Contractor

  • May 2008 - Aug 2009

  Presented community tours for interviewing and newly hired employees for Whirlpool Corporation. Assisted with acclimating individuals and families to Southwest Michigan. Researched and provided community information for clients' diverse needs. Presented community tours for interviewing and newly hired employees for Whirlpool Corporation. Assisted with acclimating individuals and families to Southwest Michigan. Researched and provided community information for clients' diverse needs.



Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

  Collaborated with staff members to plan and create lessons promoting strong student achievement and engagement. Received an exceptional year-end evaluation from the administrator. Collaborated with staff members to plan and create lessons promoting strong student achievement and engagement. Received an exceptional year-end evaluation from the administrator.



Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

• Long Term Substitute Teacher

  • Oct 2002 - Jun 2003

  Taught full-time uncertified in an at-risk Kindergarten classroom from October-January during the medical leave of the assigned teacher. Then taught 6th and 7th grade math full-time from January-June when the school was not able to find and maintain a highly qualified teacher. Taught full-time uncertified in an at-risk Kindergarten classroom from October-January during the medical leave of the assigned teacher. Then taught 6th and 7th grade math full-time from January-June when the school was not able to find and maintain a highly qualified teacher.