Carefully plan daily lesson plans and implement strategies to meet the needs of all of my students
Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Implemented UFLI Foundations and Orton and Gillingham strategies to support reading intervention and phonics instruction.
Mentor teacher to first year new teachers
Screener to potential rising kindergarteners.
Member of the 2024-2025 Accreditation Team
Elementary School Teacher
Shabach! Christian Academy Teacher
08.2013 - 08.2022
National Junior Honor Society Advisor(2021-2022)
2022 Teacher of the Year
Operated as a Kindergarten/Third/Fourth grade teacher
Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Implement curricula to meet academic standards
Carefully plan daily lesson plans and implement strategies to meet the needs of all of my students.
Kindergarten Teacher
DC Public Schools Smothers Elementary
08.2011 - 08.2013
Operates as a Tools of the Mind Kindergarten teacher
Creates a positive learning environment
Implement curricula to meet academic standards
Carefully plan daily lesson plans and implement strategies to meet the needs of all of my students.
Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
Child Center Assistant Director
Children of America
07.2009 - 02.2011
Responsible for implementing and supervising programs that follow the School's philosophy, educational goals, standards and procedures in all activities
Know and implement the State Child Care Licensing Standards as they apply to the daily operation of the School
Comply with local fire department and state health department regulations
Supervise the implementation of Children of America‘s educational program for all classrooms
Process staff through an orientation program that meets licensing standards and program needs.
Assistant Principal
Dept. of Labor Child Care
09.2008 - 07.2009
Support the Principal in providing and maintaining quality educational program and ensuring successful implementation of approved curriculum
Assist the Principal in recruiting qualified staff
Maintain accurate records and submits paperwork on a timely basis
Support local marketing strategy to generate and retain enrollment.
Group Leader
Kidz Ink.
10.2006 - 08.2008
Provided weekly lesson plans for review and ensured that assignments and necessary materials are prepared before the beginning of each activity
Operated as a before and after teacher
Maintained accurate and timely educational assessments and progress portfolios for all students assigned.
Elementary School Teacher
Perrywood Elementary Prince George County Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2006
Operated as a primary educator teaching the following subject areas: Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
Operate as a member of Perrywood Elementary School Science Committee for scientific research and development programs
Performed supplemental assignments such as after school tutoring, parent-teacher conferences, and administered Saturday day school.
Education
Master's Degree - Education/Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA
Certificate of Advanced Studies - Reading Specialist
Mount St. Mary's University
12-2027
Certification
Passed Early Childhood Praxis Exams.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Holy Trinity Episcopal School Teacher
08.2022 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Shabach! Christian Academy Teacher
08.2013 - 08.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
DC Public Schools Smothers Elementary
08.2011 - 08.2013
Child Center Assistant Director
Children of America
07.2009 - 02.2011
Assistant Principal
Dept. of Labor Child Care
09.2008 - 07.2009
Group Leader
Kidz Ink.
10.2006 - 08.2008
Elementary School Teacher
Perrywood Elementary Prince George County Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2006
Passed Early Childhood Praxis Exams.
Master's Degree - Education/Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Certificate of Advanced Studies - Reading Specialist