OBJECTIVE To serve as a school administrator in a challenging and dynamic school environment that will capitalize upon my expertise and desire to assist ALL students in reaching their highest potential.
EDUCATION DOCTORATE OF EDUCATION (ED.D), Organizational Leadership- Emphasis K-12 Education In process
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
EDUCATION SPECIALIST (ED.S), Education Leadership, Management, and Policy May 2010 Seton Hall University; South Orange, NJ; GPA 3.94, Honors Recognition
ABD-DOCTORATE OF PHILOSOPHY, School Psychology Fall 1996-Fall 2003 University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst, MA; GPA 3.93
(successfully completed all coursework, practicum, and internship requirements)
MASTER OF ARTS, Child Development May 1996
Tufts University; Medford, MA; GPA 3.67
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Psychology (minor in Human Development) May 1994 /Colorado State University; Fort Collins, CO; GPA 3.25
CERTIFICATIONS/
LICENSES
School Principal- Colorado (Professional: # 110151) April 2014
3 Year Substitute Authorization- Colorado # 239539 August 2010
School Psychologist- New York (Permanent) September 2004
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Guest Teacher (Full Time)
Denver Public Schools Oct 2017- present
Teach elementary, middle, and high school students in all content areas
Night Auditor (Full Time)
Cambria Hotel & Suites Denver Nov. 2016- Oct 2017
Front desk/customer service; Processed cash/credit payments; Troubleshooted guest issues; Nightly point of contact for emergency situations and security risks; Utilized software to manage reservations, room invention, and payments; General office- answer telephone, copy, fax Communicate/coordinate shuttle transportation of private and corporate guests to and from Denver International Airport; drive shuttle to pick-up, drop-off guests at airport and other area locations; Input, manage work order requests; Communicated with management and other departments regularly (e.g., Housekeeping, Maintenance, Transportation, Restaurant/Kitchen/Bar); Performed Nightly audit including verification of room invention and all account postings and balances
Assistant Principal (Full Time) KIPP Colorado
KIPP Montbello College Prep July 2016- Oct 2016
Instructional & cultural leadership in public charter school (grades 5-8); oversaw Lower School (5th and 6th grade students/staff); Supervision/support/observation/evaluation/professional development of licensed and classified staff; Oversight of Social Studies & Special Education departments, Art teacher, Restorative Dean; Lead implementation of restorative practices; Section 504 Coordinator; ISA team member (ELL services); PTSA liaison; Crisis management; General supervision and operation of building/facility
Assistant Principal (Full Time) Aurora Public Schools
Vista PEAK Preparatory High School Sept 2014- June 2016
Instructional leadership in school of Innovation; student achievement/data monitoring; hiring/supervision/evaluation/professional development of licensed and classified staff; oversight of Social Studies/Humanities, Business, and Special Education departments; lead implementation/facilitation of restorative practices; lead/facilitate Equity team; School Accountability Committee; management of students; general operation of building/facility; crisis management;hiring
Assistant Principal (Full Time)
Aurora Public Schools
East Middle School July 2012- Aug 2014
Instructional leadership; data/content area planning; supervision/evaluation/professional development of licensed and classified staff; oversight of 6th grade team, Social Studies and Special Education departments; lead implementation of restorative practices in collaboration with Denver Foundation community partner ReSolutionaries; facilitation of PBIS, Building Accountability, and Equity/Diversity teams; management of students; general operation of building/facility; crisis management; hiring
School Psychologist (Full Time)
Denver Public Schools- Denver, CO September 2011-June 2012
Emily Griffith High School (alternative pathway high school)
Summit Academy (alternative pathway high school)
Saturday School Administrator
Denver Public Schools-Denver, CO
Summit Academy (alternative pathway high school)
School Psychologist (Full Time)
Ramapo Central School District- Hillburn, NY Fall 2000-Spring 2003, Fall 2004- Spring 2011
Suffern High School
Sacred Heart School (grades Pre-K through 8)
Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE)
School Psychologist (Full Time) Fall 2003-Spring 2004 Enlarged City School District of Middletown- Middletown, NY
Mechanicstown Elementary (grades 3-5)
Middletown High School
Assistant Residence Director Fall 1997-Spring 1999
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Case Manager, Learning Disabilities Support Services Fall 1996-Spring 1997
University of Massachusetts Amherst
MEMBERSHIPS Living Hope Bible Church, Children’s Church teacher 3rd and 4th grades 2013-2018
HONORS/ RECOGNITIONS
Catapult Fellow 2014-2016
Golden Key National Honor Society Graduate Student Inductee Spring 2009
COMPUTER
SKILLS
Microsoft Office suite, Proficiency in Internet usage, basic Windows and MAC Applications