Experience

Gale, A Cengage Company (EMEA)

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• K12 Education Sales Consultant- CO, OK, KS, MO

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  An Education Sales Consultant for CO, OK, MO, and KS. Student advocate focused on bridging the gap to support collaboration between district curriculum initiatives, libraries, and classrooms. Expert presenter with a consultative approach to problem solving. Life-long learner dedicated to my own personal and professional growth. An Education Sales Consultant for CO, OK, MO, and KS. Student advocate focused on bridging the gap to support collaboration between district curriculum initiatives, libraries, and classrooms. Expert presenter with a consultative approach to problem solving. Life-long learner dedicated to my own personal and professional growth.



Buffalo Ridge Elementary

• 2nd Grade Instructor

  • Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

   Successfully implement and facilitate the newly adopted Envision Math program and sit on the Math committee.  Effectively use new technology and promote technology development for my students.  Collaborate with teammates on lesson planning and train and develop on technology use in the classroom.  Strong reading specialist that successfully completed the READ training to ensure literacy efficacy within the classroom.  Successfully implement and facilitate the newly adopted Envision Math program and sit on the Math committee.  Effectively use new technology and promote technology development for my students.  Collaborate with teammates on lesson planning and train and develop on technology use in the classroom.  Strong reading specialist that successfully completed the READ training to ensure literacy efficacy within the classroom.



Aspen View Academy

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

• Classroom Teacher

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

   Embrace Capturing Kids’ Hearts to maximize student relationships and build a foundation of mutual respect.  Effectively communicate with parents about student success and partner with them to foster strong character development.  Collaborate with teammates on lesson planning and student achievement.  Strong remote learning educator that provided effective modeled lessons while still maintaining personal relationships with students.  Embrace Capturing Kids’ Hearts to maximize student relationships and build a foundation of mutual respect.  Effectively communicate with parents about student success and partner with them to foster strong character development.  Collaborate with teammates on lesson planning and student achievement.  Strong remote learning educator that provided effective modeled lessons while still maintaining personal relationships with students.



American Academy

• Castle Pines, CO

• 2nd Grade Instructor

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2019

  • Transition students from learning to read to reading to learn with effective small group instruction and modeled teaching. • Successfully completed both Spalding trainings and implement Spalding teaching practices in every day instruction to ensure students are using the 5 “mental actions” to deepen their comprehension and vocabulary as they read. • Currently mentor new teachers that are trying to obtain a professional teaching license by providing feedback and modeled lessons to ensure their success as new teaching professionals. • Communicate clearly with parents to ensure a beneficial partnership and overall success of each student. • Proficient at using technology in the classroom to reach all learners. • Consistently seek professional development in my craft to fine tune my skills and grow as an educator. Show less



Cherry Valley Elementary

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

• Kindergarten Teacher and RTI Specialist

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

  • Developed beginning readers and writers to proficiency through a balanced literacy block with supported guided reading and interactive writing workshops centered around 21st century skills. • Used a backwards planning model to create units that aligned with the state standards and incorporated 21st century skills. • A member of the school accountability committee, ensuring that members of the community and parents were informed on instruction initiatives at Cherry Valley. • The Response to Intervention Teacher (RTI), creating individual instruction plans for those students needing additional differentiation within the K-6 grade classrooms. • The School Assessment Coordinator (SAC), responsible for organizing, scheduling and processing all State, district, and school assessments, including CoGAT, TCAP, and MAP. • The BAS (Balanced Assessment System) liaison, responsible for bringing to the school the district initiatives to produce valid and aligned assessments for the students. Show less



Clyde Miller Elementary

• Aurora, CO

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

  • Developed beginning readers and writers to proficiency through a balanced literacy block with supported guided reading and interactive writing workshops. • Successfully taught an English Language Development Block to 2nd language learners and participated in multiple district trainings for effective sheltered instruction techniques. • Enrolled and completed master level classes related to acquiring a linguistically diverse certificate for Aurora Public Schools. • Participated in Response to Intervention (RTI) and provided supports to teachers needing intervention strategies and techniques for all grade levels. • Integrated technology with the use of a promethean board and iPods to actively engage students and provide an interactive classroom experience. • Created a classroom environment that allowed students to be involved, feel safe and take risks. • Recruited to teach 5th Block summer school to partially proficient second graders needing additional intense instruction in literacy and math to grow to proficiency. • Participated in several BER conferences to build meaningful literacy centers and provide early intervention strategies to promote proficiency in literacy. Show less



University of Phoenix

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Education Specialist

  • Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

   Successfully recruit and enroll students at a rate above corporate average  Implemented a referral procedure to increase student leads and maximize conversion rates.  Trained fellow colleagues on effective sales and closing techniques.  Successfully recruit and enroll students at a rate above corporate average  Implemented a referral procedure to increase student leads and maximize conversion rates.  Trained fellow colleagues on effective sales and closing techniques.



Staples

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Associate

  • Oct 2006 - Oct 2007

   Successfully developed a core list of leads through business channels and resources.  Consistently closed 2 or more Link Plus accounts per week by maintaining 10 or more new appointments per week.  Analyzed office supply costs for potential clients and developed custom cost effective programs to better enhance their office supply ordering processes.  Successfully developed a core list of leads through business channels and resources.  Consistently closed 2 or more Link Plus accounts per week by maintaining 10 or more new appointments per week.  Analyzed office supply costs for potential clients and developed custom cost effective programs to better enhance their office supply ordering processes.



KB Home

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Studio Design Consultant

  • Apr 2006 - Sep 2006

   Successfully sold over 15% of the total base price compared to the corporate percentage of 13%.  Consistently received a customer service score of 10.  Successfully sold over 15% of the total base price compared to the corporate percentage of 13%.  Consistently received a customer service score of 10.



Enterprise Fleet Management

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Manager

  • Jan 2002 - Mar 2006

   Analyzed operating costs in regards to commercial fleets and developed plans to reduce overall operating expenses.  Implemented account penetration strategies resulting in a 95% effectiveness rating.  Completed last fiscal year winning Account Manager of the Month 9 times.  Successfully sold and implemented over 20 ancillaries during Fiscal Year 2005.  Hired and developed 2 Client Services Representatives, who assist Account Managers with sales and administrative tasks.  Analyzed operating costs in regards to commercial fleets and developed plans to reduce overall operating expenses.  Implemented account penetration strategies resulting in a 95% effectiveness rating.  Completed last fiscal year winning Account Manager of the Month 9 times.  Successfully sold and implemented over 20 ancillaries during Fiscal Year 2005.  Hired and developed 2 Client Services Representatives, who assist Account Managers with sales and administrative tasks.