Experience

Salem-Keizer Public Schools

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

• Assistant Principal

  • Sep 2018 - Present

• Behavior Specialist

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2018

  -Well known throughout the community as a beacon of positivity and communication. I worked diligently to create a culture of inclusiveness -Presented monthly professional developments -Served as the RTI Facilitator. Utilized SWIS and Academic intervention data in combination with home visits to understand the whole child -Served on the Student Services Team -Served on the Leadership Team -Developed and implemented multiple systems aimed at creating effective educational environments (Ex. Mentor Program , Check In Check Out, Classroom Incentive Plans)-Worked on multiple district work teams in the areas of behavior and safety in an effort to drive the implementation of a Social Emotional Learning initiative-School Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS through Tier 2)-Designed all visuals and forms that coincide with the school wide initiative-Brought School Wide Information System (SWIS) to Grant and oversaw its implementation and calibration among staff-Developed the school wide incentive system and managed its ongoing operations.-As PBIS Facilitator lead discussions on school wide behavior interventions and growth opportunities-Developed the Yellow Zone Team and facilitated the meetings to look at students with tier 2 behaviors -Administered Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) -Developed the sensory room known district-wide as, "The Grizzly Den"-Students received trauma-informed care in an effort to limit the amount of time out of class-Utilized as the positive reinforcement system for students -Trained staff members on how to work with students who demonstrate tier 3 behaviors-Utilized as a district model for sensory rooms, consulted with many school behavior teams (including out of district schools) to implement a program of their own as well as being featured in videos used for administrator trainings-Shifted the mindsets of staff and community to a more trauma informed school-Founded Soccer Team Show less



Salem-Keizer Public Schools

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

• Teacher

  • Aug 2009 - 2014

  -Taught 3rd Grade, 3rd-4th blend, 1st-2nd grade blend and 1st-5th grade Effective Learning Teacher. All positions were held within Title 1 schools with either Literacy Squared or Dual Language programs. -Acted as the district model for Data Team implementation videos as the Data Technician -Made appropriate provisions for individual students who have particular learning differences or needs -Utilized GLAD, Systematic ELD and Constructing Meaning training to meet the scaffolding needs of all students -Converted 3rd grade team to Google Docs as a form of collaborating and lead many other professional developments in the areas of technology and instructional strategies. -Served on Leadership Team -Served on the NGSS District Alignment Committee -Worked as a Math and Literacy intervention teacher. -Worked with groups of students ranging in size from 5-8. Worked with over 100 students a week. -Managed the Reading Is Fun book program. Purchased all necessary supplies including books for the whole school at a variety of levels. -Was awarded grants to pay for field tips and technology. -Organized Fountas and Pinnel LLI Systems for more effective use and trained all staff on how to use them for academic interventions effectively. -Created an intervention folder system that was utilized in multiple school for organization and effectiveness -Received the GLAD Training and Constructing Meaning Training - Took over a class mid year. Class was in need of drastic behavior management and was behaviorally and academically improved by the end of the first year -Acted as the 1st grade PLC Leader as well as the 1-2 Team Lead -Took on many leadership roles on team and school levels. -Received ESOL endorsement through the district. -Received the Systematic ELD training and utilized in the classroom during the required 30 minute block of ELD instruction Show less



YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Lead for the Explorers Middle School Day Camp

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2010