Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Master of Arts in Educational Technology: College of Education

• August 2020

• Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology

Bachelor of Arts: Honors College, College of Education, College of Social Science

• May 2014

• History Education Major/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Minor

• Senior Honors Thesis Author—Construction & Controversy: A History of the Lansing Public Library with Emphasis on 1960-1967

• GPA 3.5/4.0

Massachusetts Teaching Certifications

History (5-12), Political Science and Philosophy (5-12), & ​English as a Second Language (5-12)

Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement

Braintree Public Schools: English Learner Educator

August 2017-Present

• Teaching English Language Learners who speak multiple first languages at WiDA levels 1-5 in grades 9-12

• Focusing on whole student success by increasing student familiarity with support services and extracurricular activities

• Incorporating high-interest thematic units, project-based instruction, and language instruction

• Supporting colleagues with their subject area content

• Learn more about my classroom

Michigan Virtual: Social Studies Instructor

July 2015-August 2017

• Taught, mentored and gave targeted feedback in: Civics, World Cultures, Sociology, Native American History, and World History

• Acted as liaison between MVU, students, mentors, and parents across Michigan and the U.S.

• Led presentations entitled Help Your Online Learners Survive and Thrive and Building Classroom Persona

Braintree Public Schools

• Wellness Committee Chair

• Track & Field Coach

  • Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Certified

  • Indoor & Outdoor Seasons

  • Learn more about me as a coach

Michigan State University

• Honors College

• Spartan Marching Band: Uniform Team Leader/Manager

• Performing Arts Camp: Camp Coordinator and Lead Counselor

• Student Admissions Facilitator, MSU Office of Admissions

• Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Music Fraternity Life Member