Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science in Education Degree, May 2006
Major: Elementary Education
Present Certifications: Elementary Education & Middle School Math
Overall QPA 3.3, Elementary Education QPA 3.5
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Professional Teaching
5th Grade Teacher- Colfax Upper Elementary School
Allegheny Valley School District, Cheswick, Pa. 15024; August 2010-Present
• Develops and teaches lessons in alignment with state standards
• Scaffolds and differentiates learning to meet the needs of a diverse classroom
• Incorporates technology into daily instruction
• Administers assessments for progress monitoring: DRA, AIMS Web, and 4sight
• Implements the use of data to further develop student instruction
Instructional Literacy Aide-Colfax Upper Elementary School
Allegheny Valley School District, Cheswick, Pa. 15024; August 2008-2010
• Developed and taught lessons in alignment with state standards
• Administered assessments for progress monitoring: DRA, AIMS Web, and 4sight
• Worked effectively with classroom teachers to provide student support
• Volunteered for extracurricular duties
6th Grade Teacher- Elicaruavicuar Elementary School
St. Mary’s City School District, St. Mary’s, AK 99658; August 2006 – May 2008
Developed and taught lessons for all core subjects including: Physical Education and Technology in alignment with the state standards
• Incorporated advanced technology into classroom
• Cooperated with colleagues and administration on a daily basis
• Incorporated differentiated instruction to a wide range of student’s ability levels
• Maintained wholesome relationship with pupils and encouraged parental feedback
• Volunteered for extracurricular duties
• Led students on outdoor education trips
Professional Experiences
Saint Mary’s City School District Curriculum writing team:
• Designed an updated curriculum for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Reading, Writing, and Math.
• Created the Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education curriculum for 6th grade
• Published the Technology curriculum for grades K-12
Coaching
• Varsity, JV, and Jr. High Volleyball Coach: 2007
• Acquired National Federation of State High School Association certification for coaches