Experience

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  Floify

  • Learning & Development Specialist

    • Jun 2021 - Feb 2023

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  Westerly Creek Elementary Schl

  • Denver, Colorado, United States

  • Fifth Grade Literacy Teacher

    • Nov 2018 - May 2021
    • Denver, Colorado, United States

    ▪ Collected and analyzed student data performance metrics and created targeted action plans to tailor instruction to meet the individual needs of 57 students ▪ Designed curriculum, collaborated, and planned with coaches, administration, specialists, interventionists, and team members to drive consistent teaching methodologies and develop interactive lessons ▪ Virtually led both small and whole group reading groups and meetings using Seesaw, Schoology, Zoom, and Google Hangouts

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  Ashley Park PreK-8 School

  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

  • Second Grade Teacher

    • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
    • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    ▪ Generated and effectively executed daily lesson plans that aligned with Common Core State Standards: Eureka Math, Core Knowledge language arts, and Leveled Literacy Intervention reading program for 18-22 students▪ Received biweekly real-time coaching and live feedback to enhance performance on the following CT3 strategies: Think Pair Share, Cold Call Wait Time, Do Now/Exit Ticket, Break It Down, 60-Second Check-In, and Name the Steps▪ Assessed reading and math data based on student performance and utilized results to construct action plans to target areas for improvement▪ Team planned and independently taught age-appropriate lessons in small and whole group using differentiated instruction

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  Urban Promise

  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

  • Literacy Tutor

    • Sep 2017 - Mar 2018
    • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    ▪ Planned objective-based lessons for four after-school literacy classes weekly▪ Mentored and supervised two high school-aged leaders to assist in execution of my weekly lesson plans▪ Led small and whole-group classes that focused on comprehension, fluency, accuracy, and vocabulary for second, third, and fourth grade students

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  Graland Country Day School

  • Denver, Colorado, United States

  • Kindergarten Intern/First Grade Support Teacher

    • Aug 2014 - Aug 2016
    • Denver, Colorado, United States

    ▪ Co-planned and taught whole class and small group classroom activities for in Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop, math, handwriting, and literature using the following curricula: Math in Focus - a Singapore math approach, Journeys - a comprehensive language arts program, Responsive Classroom, and Handwriting Without Tears▪ Orton-Gillingham multisensory training course (40 hours)▪ Consistently assumed lead teacher role for planned absences and impromptu needs on campus▪ Utilized Responsive Classroom training to promote joyful and meaningful experiences for all students▪ Routinely guided Morning Meeting to enhance greater classroom communication, community, and foster peer relationships ▪ Creatively designed and implemented a ten-lesson theme-based curriculum unit on nutrition and health

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  EF Education First

  • Denver, Colorado, United States

  • Educational Consultant

    • Nov 2013 - May 2014
    • Denver, Colorado, United States

    ▪ Expanded and managed territories within Colorado and Idaho to increase new business by 30%, while maintaining 80% of current business▪ Developed sales strategies for school districts and trained educators to sell travel programs to students, parents, and their communities

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  Hull & Company

  • Greenwood Village, CO

  • Broker/Underwriter, Excess & Surplus Lines

    • May 2013 - Oct 2013
    • Greenwood Village, CO

    ▪ Underwrote and brokered risks, ensuring that all required account information was obtained, proper applications were completed, quotes and binders were confirmed in writing, and policies were issued timely and accurately▪ Marketed and met with retail agency customers to develop business and cultivate relationships to grow a book of commercial business

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  Travelers

  • St. Paul, MN

  • Business Insurance Underwriter

    • Jun 2011 - May 2013
    • St. Paul, MN

    ▪ Managed and underwrote over 15 cities, counties, and public transportation accounts, totaling over $5M in premiums annually ▪ Built, strengthened, and maintained effective relationships with both internal and external clients across multiple lines of business ▪ Developed strategic marketing plans that reflected competitive market conditions to meet sales growth, retention, and profit goals of 12%▪ Participated in the Underwriting Professional Development Program

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  Wilson-Bennett Technology, Inc.

  • Regional Campaign Consultant

    • Sep 2009 - Apr 2011

    ▪ Provided training and knowledge of software and fundraising techniques to clients and student callers▪ Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised between 15-40 college students to raise money through campus phonathons ▪ Built and promoted a positive, team-oriented atmosphere to enhance caller performance through objective and expectation setting▪ Implemented successful and personalized services to increase an institution’s alumni giving percentage and overall funds generated for six different college and universities across the US▪ Collaborated with on-campus advancement and development staff utilizing electronic reports to analyze the institution’s previous and current phonathon programs and identify areas for monetary growth

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  Auto-Owners Insurance

  • Traverse City, MI

  • Personal Lines Underwriter

    • Aug 2007 - Sep 2009
    • Traverse City, MI

    ▪ Maintained a profitable book of personal insurance, while simultaneously seeking out and bringing in new business▪ Cultivated outstanding relationships and increased new business by 12% through quoting, underwriting, negotiating, and educating clients on various products▪ Trained new agents on coverage options, quoting software, and products for auto, home, and umbrella lines of insurance

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  Accident Fund Insurance Company of America

  • Academic Intern

    • May 2006 - Aug 2006