Elementary Art Teacher (K-5)

• Aug 2015 - Present

Technology Teacher, Grades 4-8

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

• Established collaborative working relationships with all teachers, staff and administration regarding new technology software and applications for utilization in the classroom • Created numerous units and lesson plans that included current trending topics in technology and education that connected to real life, “in-the-moment” situations during the school year • Designed a technology curriculum which aligned with all middle school subjects of study to create a learning environment for students to become successful users of technology • Integrated technology skills for subjects of study including math, science, social studies, language arts, reading and character education topics • Provided all teachers and staff with individualized strategies for any technology-related troubleshooting situations that surfaced throughout the school year • Communicated any technology hardware and school network related issues in a timely manner to the IT department via email and School Dude • Facilitated, supervised more than 60 PARCC and AIR state testing sessions, provided students with numerous practice sessions for successful online test taking • Communicated all troubleshooting issues and procedures for successful administrating for this year’s online state testing sessions with all middle school teachers and staff • Effectively communicated to teachers, staff and parents about individual student progress, growth and behaviors in a timely manner throughout the school year Show less

Traveling Substitute Art Teacher

• Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

• Effectively planned for all K-6 art lessons, activities, prepared necessary art materials • Integrated the use of technology for all art lesson planning activities on a daily basis • Utilized (DBAE) Discipline Based Art Education approach while teaching art to my students • Coordinated essential components for BCSD 2014 district art show including newsletter announcements, selection of artwork, assisted with physical installation, removal for show • Responsible for all rubrics, grades for 3rd trimester (elementary level), 4th quarter (Ford) • Frequented in physical hanging of student artwork displays at all three school buildings • Communicated with parents and teachers regarding student growth and behavior • Executed effective time management skills in planning for lessons, prepping art materials, set-up for art classes, clean-up after art classes, traveling time for a three building schedule • Kept all of my working classroom areas very neat, clean, organized for every school day • Arrived to school one hour early, stayed after for one to two hours for planning each day • Created Kindergarten friendly, safe classroom environment (BPM, room #54), with new art vocabulary bulletin board displays, appropriate art supplies made available to students Show less

Substitute Teacher; K-12 Art and General Education Placements

• Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

Substitute Teacher, K-12 Art and General Education Placements, September 2013 -- Present (NCSSA) North Coast Shared Services Alliance, (ESCCC) Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County, Valley View, Ohio • Berea City School District, art education (grades K, 5-6), intervention specialist (grade 3) Substitute Teacher, K-12 Art and General Education Placements, September 2013 -- Present (NCSSA) North Coast Shared Services Alliance, (ESCCC) Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County, Valley View, Ohio • Berea City School District, art education (grades K, 5-6), intervention specialist (grade 3)

Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) Educational Technology Solutions Specialist Internship

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

• Guided 17 selected students in successfully digitally submitting their portfolios by the deadline by applying solutions relating to technology issues for students’ final portfolio submissions • Coordinated email communications for EDU492 clinical student teacher candidates, capstone instructors, edTPA-related faculty and staff regarding registration and submission deadlines • Collaborated with faculty and staff in the planning of student technology support computer lab times, technology-related topics and strategies for student success • Conducted numerous one-on-one technology support computer lab sessions for 10-30 students at one time • Provided feedback on the progress, direction and growth of the edTPA program at BW • Designed an improved Blackboard Learn “BW edTPA learning spaces” course shell proposal for BW’s Division of Education • Utilized specific skill sets for students with Apple’s iMovie software, file management • Co-created a video documentary highlighting the Baldwin Wallace University edTPA program Show less

Restaurant Manager

• May 1998 - Aug 2012

• Supervised all internal store and product operations with a “hands-on” approach • Managed electronic and phone communications, composed and prepared documents, organized daily paperwork, assisted with bi-weekly payroll reporting • Performed ongoing training, hiring of all employees, weekly employee shift scheduling • Monitored and recorded all store food inventory levels, projected sales for food ordering • Engaged in improving sales, community relations, customer service for the store franchisee • Store Awards & Achievements: 1998 Domino’s Pizza Back to School Platinum Operations Medal Award 1998 Domino’s Pizza Franchisee Development Program Certification 2001 Domino’s Pizza Sales Building Top 10% Increase in Cleveland DMA 2001 Domino’s Pizza 4 Star Rating Store Operations Evaluation 2003 Domino’s Pizza 5 Star Rating Store Operations Evaluation 2007 Domino’s Pizza Perfect Image A Rating Store Operations Award 2008 Domino’s Pizza White Glove Award Store Winner 2010 Domino’s Pizza High Performance Franchisee Achievement 2010 Domino’s Pizza Gold Eyes of the Customer Award 2011 Domino’s Pizza Gold Eyes of the Customer Award Show less

Teaching Experience

• Apr 2005 - May 2009

• Erieview and Eastview Elementary Schools, Avon Lake, Ohio Clinical Student Teacher Candidate: Art Education Placement, Grades K-4, March-May 2009 • Ford Middle School, Berea, Ohio Clinical Student Teacher Candidate: Art Education Placement, Grades 7- 8, January-March 2009 • Magnificat High School, Rocky River, Ohio Student Teacher: Art Education Methods, Grades 11-12, November-December 2008 • Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, Brecksville, Ohio Student Teacher: Art Education Methods, Grades 9-12, November-December 2007 • Columbia Middle School, Columbia Station, Ohio Student Teacher: Art Education Field Experience, Grades 5-8, May-June 2006 • Fairview High School, Fairview Park, Ohio Student Teacher: Special Education Field Experience, Grades 9-12, April 2005 • Central School, Brecksville, Ohio Student Teacher: Special Education Field Experience, Grades 4-5, February 2005 Show less

Ceramics Studio Lab Student Assistant Manager

• Jun 2002 - May 2003

Ceramics Studio, Cuyahoga Community College • Maintained availability of studio clay and glaze inventory for student use • Provided individualized assistance for students regarding clay and glazing techniques • Provided weekly cleanings of the studio art production areas, organized numerous supplies Ceramics Studio, Cuyahoga Community College • Maintained availability of studio clay and glaze inventory for student use • Provided individualized assistance for students regarding clay and glazing techniques • Provided weekly cleanings of the studio art production areas, organized numerous supplies