Experience

MADISON DISTRICT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• 2nd/3rd Grade Teacher (Looping)

  • Aug 2021 - Present


Detroit Public Schools Community District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• First Grade Teacher

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  - Differentiated instructional content to better meet the individual needs of students in response to data from formative assessments and daily observations - Instructed and engaged 31 students through online instruction using Microsoft Teams and Schoology - Communicated with parents/guardians through a variety of platforms including email, phone conversations, weekly newsletters and SeeSaw - Enhanced students’ academic and social growth by using a variety of teaching strategies Show less



Davison Community Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

  - Instructed 27 kindergarteners in mathematics, social studies, literacy, and science - Researched and utilized a variety of tools to use in the classroom to help develop vocabulary knowledge and social skills for English learning students in my classroom - Utilized formative and summative assessments to adjust plans and instruction to ensure every student had the necessary tools to succeed - Assessed students’ strengths and areas for growth to create small groups for individualized instruction. - Developed and maintained effective relationships with students, parents, and school staff by facilitating communication, establishing trust, and appropriately managing varying situations - Enhanced students’ academic and social growth by using a variety of teaching strategies. - Kept parents and guardians informed by a variety of communication platforms including SeeSaw, newsletters, emails, and phone calls. - Collaborated with co-workers to develop a school improvement plan for math curriculum - Organized school wide assembly with the Detroit Red Wings organization to promote an active and healthy lifestyle among students - Created a website for parents and students to access resources and information to support distance learning during the COVID-19 crisis, which was updated on a weekly basis. Show less



Lake Orion Community Enrichment

• Summer Camp Director

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2019

  - Conducted interactive activities of large groups of students by encouraging participation, promoting student input and creativity, and establishing clear behavioral expectations and enforcing them fairly - Ensured the safety, development, and growth within all children - Maintained accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance - Formed relationships with all parents in order to provide an open line of communication - Conducted interactive activities of large groups of students by encouraging participation, promoting student input and creativity, and establishing clear behavioral expectations and enforcing them fairly - Ensured the safety, development, and growth within all children - Maintained accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance - Formed relationships with all parents in order to provide an open line of communication



Clarkston Community Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Student Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  - Co-taught with mentor teacher full-time throughout entire academic year - Modified lessons to meet the needs of my students in order to increase motivation, while still following curriculum requirements set forth by the district. - Established a safe learning environment for all students by creating clear behavioral expectations and enforcing them fairly and compassionately - Differentiated curriculum content to better meet the individual needs of students, in response to data of student performance Show less