Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist

• Aug 2019 - Present

Coordinator of Digital Learning Coaches

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

Digital Learning Coach

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

Coordinator of Digital Innovation

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

PYP Early Years Educator

• Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

Differentiation, lesson planning, assessment, student self assessment, communication, organization, mentoring, documentation, gathering data, student observations. Differentiation, lesson planning, assessment, student self assessment, communication, organization, mentoring, documentation, gathering data, student observations.

Elementary Gifted Specialist/Gifted Coach

• Jul 2014 - May 2015

Duties include working collaboratively with six different grade level teams across 2 school campuses, to plan and effectively meet the differentiated needs of all identified gifted students. Mentoring teachers in best practices and differentiation in the regular classroom to effectively meet the needs of their gifted students. Planning thematic units of study based around gifted curriculum including Scholarliness, Thinking Like a Disciplinarian, Independent Study Universal Themes, and executing differentiated ability math enrichment menus based on the Common Core standards for Arizona. Assisting gifted students in learning how to effectively explain their knowledge, Show less

Early Childhood Gifted STEM Enrichment Educator

• Dec 2014 - Apr 2015

Working with identified K-2 Gifted students in a self-contained STEM Enrichment program. Personally designed and integrated curriculum with principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with elements of Art, aligned with Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards, and differentiated instruction based on ability and learning styles of students. Enrichment program is created around Higher Levels of Critical Thinking, Analysis, Student Self-Assessment, and Prompts of Depth & Complexity. During the 16 week program, students will create a multimedia portfolio documenting their work in Civil Engineering, Robotics, Circuitry, Alternative Energy, Earth & Life Science, all leading towards a "Thinking About the Future" design, prototype, and explanation, to be presented during a STEM showcase. Show less

Early Childhood Educator (Grade 1 and 2 Split)

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

Duties include creating lessons aligned with Abu Dhabi Education Council’s certified learning outcomes and objectives, team planning and collaboration, supporting and mentoring Arabic co-teacher, implementing current teaching methods, creating engaging behavior management system for students, assessing student achievement and development, student data collection, assisting in the direction of the current National Educational Reform for the UAE, and ongoing support for a bilingual classroom environment. Assisting instructional coaches in parent communication and organizing workshops/meetings, mentoring and advising other team members, and conducting demonstrations where necessary. Working closely with Vanderbilt University to gather data and research to aid in implementation of new University in Abu Dhabi. Mentored new Arabic teacher from Abu Dhabi Women’s College in transitioning into the role of English Medium Teacher as part of the New Educational Reform. Show less

Kindergarten Teacher

• Aug 2011 - May 2012

Duties include creating lessons aligned with state standards and district curriculum, team collaboration, yearly planning and implementation of curriculum maps, child care, early literacy instruction, and other teaching skills required. Individual student assessment plans based on early literacy skills and knowledge to achieve higher thinking and questioning abilities. Teaching utilizing higher levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy for questioning strategies and Multiple Intelligences. Encouraged and implemented new methods of teaching while integrating literacy, technology, and science to increase student engagement and achievement. Show less

Kindergarten Teacher

• Aug 2009 - May 2011

Duties include creating lessons aligned with state standards and district curriculum, team collaboration, yearly planning and implementation of curriculum maps, child care, early literacy instruction, and other teaching skills required. Was honored at the end of the year with a placement in the top 25% of teachers in the district for effectiveness in student achievement and success in learning. Member of an exemplary Kindergarten team that exceeded district expectations and established goals in student growth and achievement. Show less

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

• 2005 - 2009