Experienced elementary school educator with 7 years of teaching second, third, and fifth grade. Dedicated to enhancing student learning and creating a positive school environment. Proficient in classroom management and promoting positive student behavior through restorative practices. Compassionate educator who establishes high expectations and utilizes instructional strategies suited to different learning styles. Skilled in accommodating diverse learners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Pocomoke Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Team leader (2022-2024)
Co-planned and co-taught with a special educator to meet the needs of diverse learners in an inclusion classroom.
Effectively implemented grade-level curriculum.
Progress monitored students.
Implemented targeted intervention for students performing below grade level in phonics
Collected and analyzed student data to determine needs and goals.
Effectively communicated with parents and guardians to discuss students’ successes and challenges.
Created a positive classroom community.
Effectively managed challenging behaviors and used restorative practices.
Participated in MCAP ELA scoring workshop for MSDE.
2nd Grade Teacher
Prince Street Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2021
Team leader
Analyzed and presented data as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team
Created engaging and meaningful lessons for virtual and in-person learning
Met the needs of a high population of diverse learners (SPED and ELL)
1 of 4 ELA Curriculum team members chosen by county reading supervisor and literacy coaches to write new and modify existing curriculum
Effectively communicated with parents and guardians to discuss students’ successes and challenges
Model classroom for Lucy Calkins’ Writer’s Workshop PDs
Implemented skills and strategies learned at Ron Clark Academy to raise rigor and engagement in the classroom
Mentored 2 student teachers from Salisbury University in classroom management, planning, and lesson delivery
Delivered effective, differentiated ELA lessons in accordance with state standards
Created a positive classroom community
Effectively managed challenging behaviors and used restorative practices
Model classroom for Lucy Calkins’s Writer’s Workshop PD
Education
Master of Arts in Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
05.2018
Skills
Curriculum writing
Apple Classroom
MCAP ELA and Math proctoring
Proficient in Microsoft Office and PowerSchool
WCPS curriculum: iReady, Wit and Wisdom, Fundations level 2
SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Microcredential (in progress)
Certification
Standard Professional License II
SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Microcredential (in progess)
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Pocomoke Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Prince Street Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2021
Master of Arts in Education - Curriculum And Instruction