▪ CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT ▪ 

• Six years teaching fifth grade and ten years teaching fourth grade

• Plan and implement curriculum in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies

• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum resources, including integration of technology

• Differentiate student instruction based on needs, utilizing whole-class and small group work as well as one-on-one conferring for both remediation and enrichment

• Implement workshop model in reading, writing, and math

• Design a year-long curriculum map in order to guarantee all standards are taught throughout the school year; frequently evaluate student progress by developing a wide range of focused formative assessments 

▪ CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ▪ 

• Cultivate a collaborative classroom community through the implementation of restorative practices, student leadership positions, our classroom mission statement in conjunction with individual student mission statements, and student-managed short- and long-term goal setting

• Implementation of a calming corner and flexible seating

• Communicate with parents to share student successes, struggles, and progress as well as current curriculum, standards, and expectations via email, phone, and weekly newsletters

• Provide opportunities for stronger family connections through optional home visits and beginning of the school year conferences starting Fall 2019

▪ PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION ▪ 

• Active member of the Building Leadership, MAP Test Planning, International Night, and Social Committees as well as Data Team, District Math Committee and Social Studies Curriculum Writing Committee

• Representative for grade level team on the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Guiding Coalition tasked with implementation of RTI throughout elementary building

• Lead building and grade level team development on math routines, including number strings, number talks, and Contexts for Learning units of study

• Lead building and team-level development on math routines

• Actively participate in weekly Professional Learning Community meetings, developing SMART goals based on individual student data and utilizing data to inform instruction

• Collaborate with SSD teachers to ensure student needs and IEP goals are being met

• Work closely with reading, math, and ESOL specialists to maximize student support

Professional Development Experiences

School District Development

Other Professional Experience

Stone Ridge Estates, HOA Board Secretary - June 2015 – October 2020, St. Peters, MO

• Collaborate with residents to address needs and concerns among 39 buildings and 156 individual homeowners

• Work with management company and other board members to make financial decisions, balance the budget, proactively inspect the property, and address resident concerns

• Attend board meetings, take meeting minutes, consider needs of the community, and vote on necessary matters

• Publish quarterly newsletter and special notices to residents

Zeta Tau Alpha, Collegiate Advisor - January 2014 – December 2015, St. Louis, MO

• Provide support for the University of Missouri-St. Louis Zeta Chapter by attending meetings, communicating concerns with National Officers, approving activities, and being available when needed

• Attend meetings with other advisors to provide and receive updates on chapter 

• Participate in training with collegiate chapters and advisors across the region

Ultimate Potential Fitness, Camp Coordinator - April 2008 – August 2010, St. Louis, MO

• Design, organize, manage, and direct over 75 summer dance, cheer, and drama camps throughout the St. Louis area for kids ages 3 to 12

• Choreograph dances for camp as needed

• Coordinate with regional public service agency host sites and promote positive relationships

• Interview, hire, and train staff; monitor and evaluate individual performance 

• Communicate with and manage 14 members of the camp executive staff

• Lead and teach after school dance program at various locations

Hazelwood School District, Dance Team Coach - May 2007 – May 2009, Hazelwood, MO 63042

• Manage and organize team performance and activities

• Ensure adherence to district and team policies

• Communicate with Hazelwood West faculty, staff, and team parents

• Coordinate and organize team fundraisers