Experience

Nativity Catholic School
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Kindergarten Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Present


Redwood Shores Elementary School

• 2nd Grade Teacher

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  •Teach backwards planned weekly curriculum to 25 2nd grade students using Common Core State Standard goals. •Create & implement daily lesson plans, including supplemental materials and differentiated instruction tailored to students’ individual needs. •Use district provided materials: Lucy Caulkins’ Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop, Math Expressions, FOSS, Second Step SEL curriculum, & grade-level-selected Town Builder social studies curriculum. •Select theme-related fiction & non-fiction books for independent reading and story time. •Provide technology instruction (RazKids, Ticket to Read, Prodigy and Hour of Code). •Collaborate with parents, administrators, & team members to support students with Individualized Education Plans & Student Support Team plans; provide accommodations & support in class to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act. •Model emotional intelligence; encourage emotional growth, empathy, & soft skills. •Offer students, especially those with academic struggles, opportunities for small group work, individual support, partnership opportunities with same-level and different-level classmates, & partner with parents to facilitate learning at home. • Assess students’ progress using Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System, math unit tests, writing assessments, class work, formative assessments, and informal observation. • At beginning of 2016, 8 students scored below grade level in reading; 4 were far above grade level. In February, 3 are below grade level; 8 are far above grade level. • Communicate openly, clearly, and collaboratively with administrators and team members; Participate in frequent grade-level planning meetings with principal and grade-level team. • Host fall and spring parent conferences; frequently update parents regarding progress. • Engage in professional development on assessment, Multi-Tiered System of Support with West Ed, Illuminate Education assessment recording system, and Next Generation Science Standards. Show less



Audubon Elementary School

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

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Taught half-day class for 20 kindergarten students; curated district-provided curriculum material. • Supported 5 English Language Learners and 2 students on behavior support plans. • Assessed students’ progress using DIBELS, DRA2 running records, class work, formative assessments, and informal observation. By end of 2016, 100% were reading at grade level; all but two writing at grade level. • Led daily math-based Morning Meeting; established daily expectations with students. • Facilitated English Language Development class (4 students) after school. • Sponsored art courses; supported parents teaching monthly Art in Action lessons. • Directed 20 students in weekly computer lab lessons. • Utilized Positive Behavior Intervention Support system to create effective behavior support plans in collaboration with parents and administrators. • Supported and facilitated daily parent, guardian, and grandparent classroom volunteers. • Held introductory assessment/conferences in fall and student-led conferences in spring; frequently communicated with parents about children’s progress and development. • Participated in bi-annual “Response to Intervention” meetings with school staff. • Directed children in choreographed musical performance for grade level program. Show less



Stratford School

• United States
• Education Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Prek Teacher

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2015

  • Taught full-day class of 24 students (3 years, 9 months to 5 years). • Utilized phonics-based curriculum (Stratford daily objectives). • By end of academic year, students read Primary Readers Series A and B. • Facilitated math lessons (Saxon Kindergarten curriculum/student needs). • Initiated practice of reading non-fiction books related to monthly science topic; provided opportunities to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) projects. • Directed children in two 25-minute choreographed musical programs. Show less



La Creche Child Development Center

• Preschool Teacher

  • Aug 2010 - Mar 2012

  • Served as Site Supervisor; managed 10 staff during Director’s absence. • Taught full day class of 10-15 3-5 year-old preschool students. • Designed integrated curriculum (science with math and phonics). • Observed students to help those with disabilities and behavior challenges prosper. • Served as Site Supervisor; managed 10 staff during Director’s absence. • Taught full day class of 10-15 3-5 year-old preschool students. • Designed integrated curriculum (science with math and phonics). • Observed students to help those with disabilities and behavior challenges prosper.


International School of the Peninsula
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• PreK and Kindergarten English Teacher

  • Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

Belle Haven School
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• 3rd Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

Bullis Charter School
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Instructional Aide

  • 2006 - 2007

Helen Owen Carey Child Development Center
• Head Teacher

  • 2005 - 2006