Education

Northern Arizona University

Masters in Education and Counseling, M.Ed. 01/01-12/04

Graduated with Distinction 3.92 GPA

California University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Early Childhood Education, BS.Ed. 12/1986 08/83-12/86

Graduated with Honors 3.43 GPA

Experience

●Mesa Public Schools 5/17-Present

Teacher

Team Lead ~ 5th grade Team Responsible for attending Leadership meetings, Holding PLC meetings weekly with team, collecting and analyzing data for the team

Facilitating 5th grade Math and science teacher made curriculum in a Title I School

Consistently surpass the District Averages on the Quarterly Benchmark Math Assessments by over 3% as well as the AZ Merit Scores.

Create and conduct intervention for Math Skills and work closely with the Special Education Department to develop strategies for struggling students

●Imagine College Prep Superstition 07/16-05/17

Jr. High Reading Teacher

Responsible for facilitating a 7th and 8th Reading Curriculum while working in conjunction with the Writing teacher to allow for smooth transitions and cross curricular projects.

Worked in a team environment incorporating collaboration to provide a well rounded education within the Jr. High environment.

Developed Units and lessons based on the AZ Common Core Reading, Language and Speaking/Listening Standards

Integrated 21st Century Technology into my curriculum utilizing Google Classroom

Devised the majority of my lessons online allowing students to access assignments, tests, power points and other curriculum in for the purpose of independent advancement. Students are required to upload and share their work in Google Docs, which makes for faster turn around and feedback.

Initiated close communication with parents/guardians via weekly positive phone calls, emails, newsletters and posting Daily lessons online for parents to view.

Created student Accounts on Tween Tribune, Quizlet and ThinkCerca allowing for individual Reading and Vocabulary growth.

Surpassed the State Average on the Jr. High ELA test

●Centerville Clinic, Washington, PA 09/13-06/16

Behavior Specialist Consultant BSC, Mobile Therapist MT, Therapeutic Support Staff

As BSC, provide specific behavioral evaluations and treatment plans for children with behavior diagnosis and multiple mental health Dx.

Assisted in Psychological Evaluations and conducted meetings with the County for the purpose of Therapy approval from the Insurance company and the County’s Behavioral Health Department

Collaborate with teachers, psychologists, and counselors to determine patterned behaviors

Conduct FBA’s, create treatment plans, conduct monthly reviews, supervise MT and TSS

Monitor and manage client’s behavior in different settings and revise plan as necessary

As MT, counsels clients regarding psychological or emotional DX such as stress, PTSD, Anxiety, ADHD, suicidal Ideation, or family situations

Use evaluation techniques and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan in medical setting

Assisted in Psychological Evaluations and conducted meetings with the County for the purpose of Therapy approval from the Insurance company and the County’s Behavioral Health Department.

Help client eliminate inappropriate behavior, provide emotional support and assist in developing replacement behaviors.

Behavior Modification techniques implemented.

●The Stern Center, Greene & Fayette Counties, PA 06/14-10/14

Family Therapist

Inclusive and considerate of the needs of each member of the family and/or other key relationships (systems) in people’s lives

Recognize and build on peoples’ strengths and relational resources

Work in partnership “with” families and others not “on” them

Sensitive to diverse family forms and relationships, beliefs and cultures

Enable people to talk together or individually, often about difficult or distressing issues, in ways that respect their experiences, invite engagement and support recovery.

●Higley Unified School District, 2935 S. Recker Rd. Gilbert, AZ 07/06-05/13

Teacher -San Tan Elementary and opened Chaparral - Taught 5th, 6th and 7th grade/several subject areas

Middle School Language Arts PLC Member, Quarterly Assessment Test Reviewer, Curriculum Mapping Team member

Worked closely with Special Education Dept. to set goals and monitor placement of inclusion Autism students

Devised Behavioral Interventions Programs for all spectrums of ED, special Education and Autistic students

Staff Trainer in the use of Blackboard grading and communication system as well as Galileo Testing Programs

Science and Language Arts-Responsible for teaching the AZ Standards to both 6th and 7th grade classrooms, block system schedule

93% overall growth rate 2011-2012 Reading, Galileo 92% sixth graders from my Reading classes met/exceeded state standards on AIMS

Facilitate Open Investigations with Web-Quests to encourage students to use higher order thinking skills necessary for problem solving in all subject areas taught, differentiated instruction based on Bloom’s Taxonomy

Fully Certified in SEI, ELL; devised ILLP for non-English speaking students

Ran technology based classroom using blackboard communication-students/parents using email and digital drop-box for uploading assignments for feedback, performing assignments, grades, announcements, and web-quests

Collaborate with both 6th and 7th grade teams to discuss student achievement, behavioral interventions, compare data to drive instruction and goal setting

Implemented CHAMP organization and discipline program

Team-taught two fifth grade classes facilitating the math and science classes in a dyad setting for two years

Facilitated the Gifted Classroom through open investigation, guided practice, project based activities and assessments, web-quests, portfolio assessments, and differentiated instruction with AIMS scores in the 90th percentile in both Math and Science

A/R Committee Chairman, Social Committee Chairman, Discipline Committee member, Organized annual Science Fair 6-8th Grade.

●Ottawa University, Chandler, A 01/07-12/09

Undergraduate and Graduate Adjunct Instructor

Responsible for devising the syllabus for Graduate level course, “Foundations of Education”

Responsible for devising the syllabus for Undergraduate level course, “Assessments and Testing”

Lecturing, devising hands on activities, projects, long-term assessment project and soliciting guest speakers.

Responsible for facilitating Online Education courses using Blackboard Software Program

●Solon Jr. Academy, Chandler, AZ 07/01-05/06

Trainer / Teacher

Implemented DI Math and Reading Program in an ability based classroom

Developed Scope and Sequence for the school for Science, Social Studies and Spelling

Worked closely with special education department devising IEP’s and behavioral intervention strategies

Organized and chaired Scholastic Book Fairs

Proficient in the application or Thinkwave Software

Maintained excellent parent/teacher contact by working closely with parents to enhance their children’s education and promote growth in specific content areas by devising individual learning plans for the students in need and providing accommodations to meet the students individualized learning styles

Aligned curriculum with the Arizona State Standards for second and third grade

Responsible for implementing ability group assessments and placement for all new students in grade K-5

Became certified and experienced in “Spalding Writing and Reading Phonics Program”

Teacher Trainer Duties

Trained and coached all new staff and first year teachers in policies and procedures, lesson development, curriculum and state standards

Implemented observations of new staff with follow-up coaching sessions and goal setting during the first two years of employment

Worked directly with the principle in reviewing observations, brainstorming and problem-solving to enhance training program and in-service programs

Implemented and trained staff in use of Curriculum Mapping Software Program

●Certifications:

96 hours of Autistic Training

Arizona Teaching Certificate K-8

SEI 15 hour Certification

SEI 45 hour Certification

Spalding Phonics 45-Hour Certification

Early Childhood Highly Qualified Certification

PA Inactive Teaching Certificate

Therapy Certificate OCD

●Organizations:

Trinity Football Boosters 2013-2016

President AFJROTC Boosters, Gilbert, AZ 2011-2013

Vice President AFJROTC Boosters, Gilbert, AZ 2009-2011

Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority President 2000-2005

National Education Association (NEA) 2006-2013

Arizona Education Association (AEA) 2006-2013

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