Experience

Idaho State Department of Education

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• ELA/Literacy Assessment Coordinator

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Oversaw statewide assessment systems, managed vendor contracts, and communicated clearly with various stakeholders. Also provided large-scale professional development opportunities and honed my public speaking skills. Finally, took information from Idaho Code, Idaho Legislature, Idaho State Board of Education, and other governmental bodies and implemented those decisions with fidelity. Oversaw statewide assessment systems, managed vendor contracts, and communicated clearly with various stakeholders. Also provided large-scale professional development opportunities and honed my public speaking skills. Finally, took information from Idaho Code, Idaho Legislature, Idaho State Board of Education, and other governmental bodies and implemented those decisions with fidelity.



West Ada School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2022

  Taught 6th and 7th grade English at both regular and advanced levels. I put specific focus on differentiation, gamifying curriculum materials, curriculum evaluation and construction, as well as evaluating the efficacy of a variety of instructional models. I also put emphasis on a collaborative and people-centered environment that fostered creativity and unique problem solving opportunities. Taught 6th and 7th grade English at both regular and advanced levels. I put specific focus on differentiation, gamifying curriculum materials, curriculum evaluation and construction, as well as evaluating the efficacy of a variety of instructional models. I also put emphasis on a collaborative and people-centered environment that fostered creativity and unique problem solving opportunities.



Walla Walla Public Schools

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

• English Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - May 2019

  Taught 6th, 7th, 8th grade English and creative writing classes at advanced and regular levels. I also taught a variety of social emotional learning courses and academic support classes. I was trained in the AVID curriculum and employed AVID strategies throughout my teaching in Walla Walla at an AVID School of Distinction. I was an integral part of the evaluation and piloting of a district-wide curriculum for secondary English. I was a part of the WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) program and helped to facilitate WEB trainings for 8th grade mentors. Show less