Teaching & Literacy Experience

Professional Experience — Education & Literacy

Beaverton School District & Various Oregon School Districts

Substitute Teacher | 2025–Present

Accepted into district substitute pools and eligible for K–12 assignments, with a focus on special education environments including CTP, ACE, EGC, ISC, LEEP, and other specialized classroom settings.

Hillsboro School District — W.L. Henry Elementary

K–5 Special Education Student Teacher | November 2024–February 2025

• Led reading, mathematics, and social-emotional small groups using district-approved curriculum and differentiated instructional strategies.

• Participated in IEP and BSP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and professional learning communities.

• Supported classroom behavior management and in-the-moment de-escalation.

• Restructured the special education resource environment into a functional sensory space for students.

Olive Branch School Montessori

Director / Lead Teacher — Preschool–Kindergarten, Mixed Age | 2014–2025

• Collaborated with staff and families to support seamless transitions and individualized learning paths through differentiated instruction and Montessori pedagogy.

• Helped develop IFSP goals and kindergarten IEP transition plans.

• Used positive reinforcement and differentiated instruction to support self-regulation, social skills, and academic achievement.

• Created structured yet flexible learning environments that supported student engagement and individualized needs.

Root & Branch Tutoring

Reading & Literacy Tutor | 2020–Present

• Provide individualized, multisensory literacy instruction using the Barton Reading and Spelling System, UFLI, and LETRS-informed practices.

• Support students with dyslexia and other reading challenges through individualized intervention.

• Collaborate with families and other stakeholders to monitor progress, adapt instruction, and develop tailored learning plans.

Syllabee Literacy Services

Woodcock-Johnson Test Administrator & Workshop Coordinator | December 2017–February 2018

• Organized and recruited participants for literacy workshops.

• Administered and interpreted Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement.

• Provided assessment-based insights to support individualized literacy planning.

People for Childcare — Aurora, IL

Site Director | August 2004–October 2005

• Led teacher and student evaluations for a bilingual, need-based after-school program serving K–12 students.

• Oversaw curriculum development, tutoring, field trips, educational experiences, and arts-based projects.

Additional Teaching & Educational Experience 

Joliet Montessori School — Joliet, IL
Extracurricular & Substitute Teacher, K–5 | September 2012–January 2013

Morton Arboretum Outdoor School — Lisle, IL
Extracurricular & Substitute Teacher, K–3 | September 2010–June 2012

Lifetime Fitness Preschool
Preschool Teacher | September 2011–January 2012

Lemont Public Library — Lemont, IL
Educational Instructor, Grades 8–12 | September 2011–June 2012

Naper School — Naperville, IL
Substitute Teacher, Grades 1–5 | September 2010–January 2011

• Developed and taught educational wellness curriculum for federally funded programs using state standards.

• Created instruction focused on social-emotional skills, wellness, art, movement, and relaxation.

• Provided classroom coverage and instruction across multiple grade levels.

• Implemented lesson plans and maintained consistent, supportive learning environments.