3rd Grade Teacher

• Sep 2022 - Present

Curriculum Development Consultant

• Jun 2021 - Present

• Collaborate with organization’s Education Committee and Executive Director to design grade level curriculum for students/youth visitors to Rhode Island’s salt ponds. • Consult NGSS Standards to determine appropriate performance expectations to connect to grade level programming. • Conduct research and aggregate resources to complement, enhance, and bring applicability to grade level programming. • Collaborate with organization’s Education Committee and Executive Director to design grade level curriculum for students/youth visitors to Rhode Island’s salt ponds. • Consult NGSS Standards to determine appropriate performance expectations to connect to grade level programming. • Conduct research and aggregate resources to complement, enhance, and bring applicability to grade level programming.

STEM Instructional Coach

• Feb 2020 - Aug 2022

• Provide standards-based and data-driven instructional support to K-5 educators in the areas of science and math by way of resource aggregation, instructional feedback, lesson plan modeling, student performance data analysis, and testing and identifying students for academic interventions.• Collaborate with district wide coaching team to plan for and facilitate standards-based assessments, design and deliver professional development on math and science programming, and establish instructional pacing.• Establish K-5 intervention schedule, assist in determining appropriate interventions for students, and supervise Intervention Specialists; push into classrooms to provide testing and intervention programming when appropriate.• For the 2020-2021 school year established a K-5 science pacing guide as well as provided educators with grade level specific standards-based pacing.• Participate in planning for and acquisition of instructional materials for educators and organize distribution of materials.• Communicate academic data and provide technology support to families.• Work collaboratively with coaching partner to plan and facilitate grade level meetings with a focus on academics and• intervention.• Lead collaboration with the Connecticut Science Center to write district-wide K-5 science curriculum.• Frequently utilize proficiency in Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and Next Generation Science Standards to drive professional decision making and support of educators; assist in translation of standards into meaningful and practical application and in determining evidence of standards mastery. Show less

Grade 4 STEM Teacher

• Dec 2014 - Feb 2020

• Established and cultivated a classroom environment in which students felt safe to explore and inquire about math and• science through effective questioning and discussion utilizing research-based science inquiry strategies and the Common Core State Standards math practices.• Implemented and effectively lead daily guided math rotations to strengthen differentiation and provide for the diverse needs of all learners. In the 2018-2019 school year 59% of students moved RIT bands on the NWEA MAP Math assessment.• Closely collaborated with grade level special education teacher to identify high areas of need and seamlessly integrate remedial support with grade level instruction.• Utilized classroom technology to engage students in daily lessons, manage guided rotations, collect formative assessment data, and operate a platform for students to share ideas/ask questions.• Assisted in the planning and organization of STEM night in January 2019 including organizing and scheduling events for the evening, set up and break down of the event, and creating a flyer/map for visitors. Show less

Secondary Special Education/Mathematics Teacher

• Oct 2012 - Apr 2014

• Plan for and teach Algebra 1, Geometry, Integrated Math and Personal Finance to students in grades 9-12 with alignment to the Common Core Standards • Co-teach a cross grade science class with a general education teacher • Assess student performance across quarters to inform pace and method of instruction • Act as case manager for tenth grade students including management of IEP’s • Attend IEP meetings and work as an active member of the IEP team, ensuring that modifications and accommodations are in place to support achievement of IEP goals • Manage student behaviors with the assistance of in classroom support assistants and provide direction to assistants • Assist in the maintenance and daily implication of school wide behavior modification and academic improvement techniques through the use of a Positive Behavioral Intervention Support system • Conduct a variety of formative assessment techniques across units to ensure readiness for summative assessments and attainment of concepts and knowledge • Utilize data as a critical tool in guiding planning and instruction as well as create data collection methods to track the IEP goals of students on caseload • Implement skills in differentiating instruction and tiering activities to instill the believe and understanding that all students are capable of learning • Collaborate daily with staff clinicians to inform instruction is holistic, as well as participate in monthly clinical team meetings • Maintain contact with parents via multiple levels of communication (email, phone, etc.) including frequent in person meetings to bridge the gap between home and school and increase opportunities for student success • Attend weekly Common Planning Time meetings with special education staff as well as monthly staff development sessions Show less

Student Teacher

• Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

• Assumed the role of teacher in a six through eighth grade special education classroom • Planned and taught lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies to students with various disabilities • Became familiar with the IEP goals of each of my students to ensure best practice in my teaching and planning • Continued the implementation of an in place behavior modification system keeping daily tallies • Assisted in the implementation of a new behavior modification approach for an individual student • Modified mathematics problems to fit the needs of a student with a physical disability • Developed skills in modifying across subjects to meet the diverse needs of students across an age group • Worked closely with cooperating teacher to monitor and assess the behaviors of all students to best inform practice Show less

Student Teacher

• Feb 2012 - Mar 2012

• Assumed the role of teacher in a fifth grade classroom of twenty students • Planned and taught a mathematics unit helping students to explore fractions, ratios, and negative numbers • Developed and facilitated a five week unit on the Revolutionary War culminating in a cross curricular simulation experience • Incorporated differentiation into daily instruction, including the use of technology • Modified lesson plans and individualized instruction to meet the needs of struggling/advanced students • Experienced Lucy Calkins' writing workshop by developing and leading students through a unit on literary essays • Created and facilitated a cross curricular writing project in which students wrote five paragraph persuasive essays • Practiced effective time and classroom management skills to facilitate classroom learning • Increased skills in assessment of student work including essays, mathematics, and project based assignments • Conducted formative and summative assessments across mathematics and social studies units to assess student readiness and proficiency Show less

Reading Tutor

• Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

• Implemented Corrective Reading direct instruction to students in grades 7-10 • Worked with students both individually and in small groups for one-two hour tutoring sessions • Administered pre and post reading assessments to determine appropriate strategies for students • Planned and administered individualized tutoring activities to enhance direct instruction • Documented student progress across tutoring sessions • Implemented Corrective Reading direct instruction to students in grades 7-10 • Worked with students both individually and in small groups for one-two hour tutoring sessions • Administered pre and post reading assessments to determine appropriate strategies for students • Planned and administered individualized tutoring activities to enhance direct instruction • Documented student progress across tutoring sessions

Level I and II Field Experience Student

• Oct 2010 - Mar 2011

• Observed and assisted in a self-contained classroom of eight students ages 5-8 • Worked with students both individually and in small groups to complete daily activities • Differentiated activities to best fit the needs of individual students with whom I worked • Planned and implemented a social skills program (SCORE) with an individual student • Developed and taught a differentiated language arts lesson to students individually and in small groups • Observed and assisted in a self-contained classroom of eight students ages 5-8 • Worked with students both individually and in small groups to complete daily activities • Differentiated activities to best fit the needs of individual students with whom I worked • Planned and implemented a social skills program (SCORE) with an individual student • Developed and taught a differentiated language arts lesson to students individually and in small groups

Developmental Disabilities Direct Care Provider

• Jan 2008 - Jun 2010

• Provided aid in day to day function of four children ages 11, 13, 14 and 15 • Spent time with children both in the home and around the community, including highly social settings • Worked to develop quality social skills with both acquaintances and the general public • Attended sporting events, musical performances, etc. to support and encourage the clients • Increased consistency of daily living skills such as toilet training, in an effective manner • Provided aid in day to day function of four children ages 11, 13, 14 and 15 • Spent time with children both in the home and around the community, including highly social settings • Worked to develop quality social skills with both acquaintances and the general public • Attended sporting events, musical performances, etc. to support and encourage the clients • Increased consistency of daily living skills such as toilet training, in an effective manner

Occupational Therapy/Special Education Intern

• Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

• Assisted in therapy sessions for children ages 4-21 with developmental and physical disabilities • Assisted in a self-contained classroom of students ages 8-12 working through a daily schedule • Coordinated and implemented group therapy sessions for groups of 5-8 students. • Researched various diagnoses and terminology related to special education • Developed skills in reading and managing IEPs as well as observed IEP meetings • Assisted in therapy sessions for children ages 4-21 with developmental and physical disabilities • Assisted in a self-contained classroom of students ages 8-12 working through a daily schedule • Coordinated and implemented group therapy sessions for groups of 5-8 students. • Researched various diagnoses and terminology related to special education • Developed skills in reading and managing IEPs as well as observed IEP meetings