Curriculum Coordinator

• Jun 2022 - Present

Instructional Coach

• Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

Mathematics, Learning Support, Language Arts, Physical Education Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

Mathematics (Head of Department) -Led the Mathematics department in the transition to standards-based grading -Guided sixth-graders in inquiry as they discovered both the mathematical concepts and their love of mathematics. -Provided the encouragement and support students needed to develop projects that apply mathematics in authentic situations. Learning Support: -Led a resource class to help students recover mathematics skills and make considerable strides in their literacy development. -Helped students implement organizational strategies to promote success in all other classes. Language Arts: -Led reading and writing activities in a linguistically diverse classroom that boosted literacy skills and gave students the confidence they needed for continued growth in the subsequent grade level and beyond. -implemented the workshop model for reading and writing. Physical Education: -Developed engaging and effective Physical Education lessons, despite the challenges presented by being online the entire 2020-2021 school year due to COVID-19. -Designed interdisciplinary units to connect key academic skills to physical education. Show less

Mathematics Teacher/ EBD, ASD IV Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2019

Sixth-Grade Mathematics (2016-2017): -Guided sixth-graders in rigorous learning of Gifted & Advanced Mathematics using a rich blend of activities designed to promote maximum learning of the knowledge and skills identified in the standards. -Provided the encouragement and support students needed to develop projects that allowed them to apply mathematics in authentic situations in line with the MYP model. EBD (2017-2018)/ASD IV (2018-2019): -Developed Individual Education Plans with the feedback of all committee members to identify the Least Restrictive Environment and appropriate accommodations. -Provided education in the self-contained environment (EBD) and collaborative co-teaching/consult models (ASD). -Communicated with teachers to ensure student success and that the accommodations were implemented with fidelity. -Served as a point of expertise in the school to educate teachers on the needs of students receiving services in the EBD and ASD programs. Show less

EAL, Environmental Science, Physical Education Teacher/ Athletic Director

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2016

EAL: -Co-taught and co-planned with Math teachers to ensure that meaningful activities were planned in the class to promote vocabulary development and academic language skills. -Led professional development activities to build faculty proficiency in implementing best EAL practices -Led resource classes for students with limited English proficiency to help them develop the basic skills necessary for success in other classes. Physical Education: -Led classes that taught students sports new to them -Taught games that promoted the development of sportsmanship, coordination, and teamwork. -Led swimming instruction to help students learn key swimming skills and water safety. -Led running and field events to help students develop speed, stamina, and agility. -Coached the Cross-country team in their inaugural year. Environmental Education: -provided the space for student-led projects that helped them learn about global issues and to be more responsible citizens in protecting the delicate environmental balances on Earth. -Students learned about current and emerging environmental threats, how they threaten the environment, and how damage could be reversed or mitigated through advocacy or a change in human actions. Athletic Director -Planned for team participation in regional events (ACAMIS), including travel, student passports, parental permission, and supervision of students off-campus for multiple days. -Planned a tournament of multiple schools around the region, including travel and lodging, maintaining a budget, securing officials, using multiple pitches, and scheduling. -Recruited volunteer coaches and worked closely with them to facilitate maximum student outcomes -Planned and executed many school events, including a 5k run and a badminton tournement. Show less

Middle Grades Alternative School Teacher

• Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

-Provided for the instructional needs of students in Grades 6-8 who had been removed from their base schools due to persistent and/or significant behavioral issues. -Led instruction in Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education. -Communicated with teachers and administrators from the base school to update on student performance and achievement. -Collected and processed data to develop the most responsive educational plans. -Provided for the instructional needs of students in Grades 6-8 who had been removed from their base schools due to persistent and/or significant behavioral issues. -Led instruction in Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education. -Communicated with teachers and administrators from the base school to update on student performance and achievement. -Collected and processed data to develop the most responsive educational plans.

Teacher

• Jun 2007 - Jan 2010

-Planned for the instructional needs of students with demonstrated emotional and behavioral concerns in a residential setting. -Participated in IEP meetings to develop accommodations and modifications, along with transition planning. -Delivered instruction and led activities that helped students identify their strengths in Mathematics and the Social Sciences so that they became enthusiastic learners. -Planned experiential learning activities to extend learning beyond the classroom walls and into authentic activities. Show less

Special Educator

• Mar 2002 - Jun 2007

-Maintained a caseload of students with learning needs, planning and leading IEP meetings. -Developed Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities with the committee. -Educated general education teachers on the differences between modifications and accommodations and how to follow an IEP with fidelity. -Identified the most appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities based on needs. -Communicated with teachers, parents, and administrators to keep all stakeholders updated on student growth and the efficacy of planned interventions. -Provided instruction in both the resource room and in collaborative co-teaching environments. -Stayed up-to-date on Special Education trends and kept colleagues informed on best practices to support diverse learning needs. Show less