Experience

Lansing School District 158

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

• Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Present



AUSL (Academy for Urban School Leadership)

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

• Diverse Learner Teacher

  • 2015 - Jul 2016



Wyzant

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • Sep 2014 - May 2016

  Completed initial student assessments and chose appropriate goals and strategies for individual students Contributed to two years of student growth over the 2014-2015 school year using explicit phonics instruction Coached a first grade student with a cognitive disability in recall strategies for reading Reinforced and supplemented number sense routines with targeted math talks and use of manipulatives Completed initial student assessments and chose appropriate goals and strategies for individual students Contributed to two years of student growth over the 2014-2015 school year using explicit phonics instruction Coached a first grade student with a cognitive disability in recall strategies for reading Reinforced and supplemented number sense routines with targeted math talks and use of manipulatives



Oak Glen School

• Student Teacher

  • Mar 2015 - May 2015

  Grades 2-3, self-contained cross categorical Implemented a new, class wide behavior reward system using ClassDojo Addressed issues of power struggle by offering students a choice of carefully selected work options Designed differentiated lessons using multiple sources for implementation by myself and a paraprofessional Grades 2-3, self-contained cross categorical Implemented a new, class wide behavior reward system using ClassDojo Addressed issues of power struggle by offering students a choice of carefully selected work options Designed differentiated lessons using multiple sources for implementation by myself and a paraprofessional



Coolidge Elementary

• Student Teacher

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  Grade 4 Practiced data-driven decision making by using exit tickets to guide future instruction Created or sought out graphic organizers to assist all students in visualizing complex concepts Developed multiple task analyses to break down grade level content for students with IEPs Offered differentiated questioning to ensure all had the opportunity to participate in whole class instruction Grade 4 Practiced data-driven decision making by using exit tickets to guide future instruction Created or sought out graphic organizers to assist all students in visualizing complex concepts Developed multiple task analyses to break down grade level content for students with IEPs Offered differentiated questioning to ensure all had the opportunity to participate in whole class instruction



Lansing School District 158

• Substitute Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  Practiced classroom management through efficient execution of plans left by the teacher Adapted my use of teaching strategies based on the needs of the population and classroom climate Practiced classroom management through efficient execution of plans left by the teacher Adapted my use of teaching strategies based on the needs of the population and classroom climate



Lansing School District 158

• Oak Glen School

• Title I Paraprofessional for reading, Grades 2-3

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  Title I Paraprofessional for Reading, Grades 2-3, Oak Glen Elementary: Lansing, IL. 2013-14 Utilized STAR test data to target specific Common Core skills in a small group setting Provided Title I reading support using SRA Reading Laboratory under direction of Reading Specialist Experienced with a balanced literacy approach to reading instruction through use of Fountas & Pinnell Title I Paraprofessional for Reading, Grades 2-3, Oak Glen Elementary: Lansing, IL. 2013-14 Utilized STAR test data to target specific Common Core skills in a small group setting Provided Title I reading support using SRA Reading Laboratory under direction of Reading Specialist Experienced with a balanced literacy approach to reading instruction through use of Fountas & Pinnell



Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach Program Provider

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Created weekly programming for girls ages 5-12 attending after school programs at the YWCA and residing in Asheville Public Housing Coordinated outings and activities to foster intellectual and leadership growth Scaffolded successful project-based learning via the GS Journey framework Created weekly programming for girls ages 5-12 attending after school programs at the YWCA and residing in Asheville Public Housing Coordinated outings and activities to foster intellectual and leadership growth Scaffolded successful project-based learning via the GS Journey framework