Work experience 14 years in Education

Terra Academy Charter, Maeser UT

Aug 2022 - Present, Elementary Educator Grade 5, Full-time

Elementary 5th

I was transferred to Terra Academy because it was 2 hours closer to my home. The commute to Daggett County was becoming expensive. I chose Terra Academy because of their vision of teaching and educating students. They are determined to educate the students as a whole person. We use real-world life skills in all our learning. We apply a purpose to learning. 

Daggett School District Manila, UT

Aug 2021 - 2022, Elementary Educator, Grades 4/5, Full-time

Elementary 4th, 5th

I was transferred by my district as a career educator to Manila Elementary to teach the 4th and 5th-grade students. I was also brought over to Manila because the district has an overwhelming amount of new educators, and they wanted me to mentor and help direct them in classroom management and other areas as needed. I instruct 5th-grade students in Math, ELA, and Writing, and then I instruct both the 4th and 5th grade in Science, Social Studies, Writing, and Life Skills.

Daggett County School District, Dutch John, UT

Jun 2016 - Aug 2021, Educator Grades 3, 4 & 5, Full-time

Elementary Teacher 3rd, 4th, 5th

I teach multiple grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th. I have completed the courses for my reading level 1 endorsement I have a math level 1 endorsement. I am skilled at differentiating teaching of the curriculum for 3-grade levels as well as vertically aligning the curriculum.

Duchesne County School District, Roosevelt, UT

Aug 2015 - Jun 2016, 4th Grade Teacher, Full-time

Elementary Teacher 4th

4th Grade educator, provide highly effective instruction and social and emotional guidance. Promote a positive learning environment.

Uintah School District Vernal, UT

Aug 2014 - Jun 2015, Middle School 7th Grade Mathematics/6th Grade Language Arts, Full-time

Reading/Language Arts, Algebra I, Geometry, Math (General), Pre-Algebra

6th, 7th

Taught 1 trimester of 6th grade Language Arts and Social Studies 2 trimesters of 7th grade Honors Math. Resigned position at the end of the contract year due to a family tragedy.

Uintah School District Roosevelt, UT

Aug 2012 - May 2014, Elementary Classroom Teacher, Full-time

Elementary Teacher, Success for All, Title I 6th, 7th

I taught multiple subjects for both 6th and 7th-grade students at Eagle View Elementary. Transferred position to the middle school for a new experience.

Ute Tribe Fort Duchesne, UT

Jun 2013 - Aug 2015, Early Childhood Teacher, No Contract

Preschool Teacher, Elementary Teacher

Preschool/Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd

Summer School Educator, provide interventions for Reading and Language Arts. Taught at the Summer school for the past 3 summers.

Horizon School Saratoga Springs, UT

Aug 2011 - Jun 2012, Para-Educator, No Contract

Paraprofessional/Teaching Aide (Special Education)

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Help assist students with learning Assist students with learning physical skills. Assist the teacher in presenting lessons. Assist students in developing life skills

Dan Peterson School Pleasant Grove, UT

Jan 2011 - May 2011, Special Education Para-educator, No Contract

Paraprofessional/Teaching Aide (Special Education)

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Teach Science and Math Lessons, Maintain Classroom Order, Manage student quality of life experiences, Teach Life Skills, Administer medication

Student Teacher Alpine Elementary, Alpine, UT

Jan 2007 - Jan 2011, Student-Teacher/Substitute Teacher, No Contract

Preschool Manager, Young Explorers, West Jordan, UT

Jan 2002 - May 2002, Site Manager/Pre-School Teacher, No Contract

Early Childcare Provider

Infants/Toddlers, Preschool/Pre-K

Murray District Murray, UT

Aug 2001 - Jan 2002, Infant Manager, Full-time

Early Childcare Provider

Infants/Toddlers, Preschool/Pre-K