March 2016 – Present
School and Community Partnership Coordinator
School of Learning & Teaching, Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR
Leads, develops, and fosters meaningful partnerships and pathways into education with K-12 schools and community organizations
Supervises student teachers in K-12 classrooms
Manages field placements, field placement processes, stipends, and data collection via FileMakerPro, LiveText, Google Suite, and Excel
Participates in Program Coordinator and Faculty meetings
Ensures that all local, state, and federal mandates are met
Leads school-wide events, orientations, and trainings including Cooperating Educator Orientation and University Supervisor Orientation
Developed and maintains Placement Resources website: communities.pacificu.edu/placement/
Facilitated Summer 2022 book club with University Supervisors (n = 14) around Elena Aguilar’s Coaching for Equity
Collaborates on program development, strategic planning, and accreditation efforts
Works alongside the Director in systemic and operational development
September 2009 – March 2016
Middle School Mathematics & Science Teacher
Southampton Township Public School District, School #3, Southampton, NJ
Utilized strong organizational skills to create interactive, differentiated SMART Board lessons to engage and support each learner
Demonstrated leadership in the area of curriculum development, program evaluation, data analysis, and staff development
Established a classroom environment that fostered learning and personal growth particularly through facilitation of group work and team-building activities
Helped students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education
Multi-year teacher of the year nominee by students, parents, and colleagues
Served on Curriculum Steering Committee
Served as the grade level representative for Intervention & Referral Services team, head cross country coach, and director of Sixth Grade Environmental Education Trip