Vice President of IEI

• Aug 2021 - Present

Director of Marketing and Communications

• Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

Member Success Manager

• Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

Research and Development and Author

• Aug 2017 - Mar 2019

Author of "Student Teaming: You Got This!"

Special projects assistant to the CEO

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

Literacy Coach

• Nov 2012 - Mar 2017

Provide ongoing support for teachers, students, administration, and parents. Highlights & Contributions: • Established Multi Tiered Systems of Support for students according to school-wide data, assigned teachers to specific tiered groups according to their skills, revised groups through intervention meetings and data analysis. • Coordinated monthly parent involvement nights to promote literacy and support parents with resources they have available at home. • Contributed to the leadership team by stepping into administrative roles as needed. • Facilitated and organized after school tutorial programs in preparation for state assessments. • Provided professional development for teachers on: Interactive Student Notebooks, Response to Literature, Differentiated Reading Instruction, Bag Ladies training, collaborative facilitators training, goal setting, and unwrapping the newly adopted Florida State Standards. • Created and developed ability groups in 3rd-5th grade with focused differentiated lessons for small group instruction increase student achievement. • Collaborated with district level trainers to implement CHAMPS and build a PBS Core team that met frequently to create a positive school culture with common expectations. • Worked closely with administration and vendors to determine allocation of Title One funds for effective reading interventions. • Developed writing ability groups in 4th and 5th grade for enhanced, focused instruction for preparation of state writing test; introduced research based lessons for instruction, collected data, led group scoring sessions, and worked with students in a small group setting. • Led weekly data meetings and facilitated weekly collaborative planning sessions with all teachers. Show less

21st Century Site Coordinator

• Nov 2014 - Mar 2016

Organized and led teachers in the implementation of project based learning Highlights & Contributions: • Led professional development for staff on developing engaging lesson plans according to MindWorks Curriculum • Submitted weekly payroll and state required documentation to retain the grant • Organized family literacy nights to keep parents informed and build community partnerships• Attended ongoing training at the district office on child safety, collaborating with other coordinators, and keeping paperwork consistent and up to date Show less

High School English Teacher

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners. • Taught American Literature, English and Read 180 (Intensive Reading) • Led Initiatives on differentiation and literacy stations at the high school level Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners. • Taught American Literature, English and Read 180 (Intensive Reading) • Led Initiatives on differentiation and literacy stations at the high school level

MIddle School Reading Teacher

• Jun 2009 - Jul 2011

Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners. • Led Professional Learning Communities on Reading Strategies in Content Areas • Building Level Planning Team Principal Appointee• Assisted in the development of the School Improvement Plan

3rd Grade Teacher

• Jul 2008 - Jun 2009

Taught differentiated lesson to meet the needs of the diverse population of students in my class. • Participated in Data Team meetings with district Curriculum Consultant• Implemented Kagan and WOW strategies to engage and meet the needs of students

Middle School Reading Teacher

• Dec 2006 - Jul 2008

Utalized student interest surveys to create engaging lessons using adolescent literature to teach reading comprehension and character education • Taught intensive, on-level, and advanced reading • Organized and developed a school-wide thematic unit on The Holocaust • Initiated school book club Utalized student interest surveys to create engaging lessons using adolescent literature to teach reading comprehension and character education • Taught intensive, on-level, and advanced reading • Organized and developed a school-wide thematic unit on The Holocaust • Initiated school book club