Enthusiastic and compassionate educator with a strong background in early childhood and elementary education, classroom management, and youth development. A former mentee in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, I understand firsthand the transformative impact of mentorship and bring a deep personal commitment to fostering meaningful relationships. Experienced in mentoring and building relationships with diverse families and school communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Southeast Elementary School
02.2023 - Current
Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science and other appropriate learning activities.
Develop clear and appropriate lesson plans and identify instructional materials on a weekly basis.
Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
Cooperates with other professional staff members to identify student needs.
Communicates regularly with parents and guardians to develop meaningful relationships.
Long-Term Substitute
Henry Houck Elementary School
12.2022 - 02.2023
Managed a classroom of 20 students with the use of positive behavior management strategies.
Took over all the responsibilities of the teacher including lesson planning and parent communication.
Student Teaching
Clay Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Looped with the same group of students from professional development school to student teaching.
Team member of MTSS meetings for interventions for academic and behavioral needs.
Team member of the school crisis team to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
Implemented a math intervention for action research to improve multiplication fluency for students.
Collaborated and implemented lesson plans for all academic areas based on the Common Core Curriculum.
Lead Kindergarten Summer Camp Counselor
Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission
05.2022 - 08.2022
Planned, led, and implemented camp programs for children while providing high quality experiences.
Monitored and ensured the safety of children during camp activities.
Professional Development School
Clay Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Built relationships and great rapport with students that transferred into student teaching due to looping.
Followed all state standards and competencies as I planned and implemented lessons into the classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education PreK-4
Millersville University
Millersville, PA
12.2022
Associate of the Arts - Early Childhood – Elementary Education
Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster, PA
12.2019
Skills
Team collaboration
Organizational skills
Relationship building
Problem-solving skills
Collaborative teamwork
Classroom management
Certification
Grades PreK-4 Teaching Instructional I Certification | Effective January 2023
Grades 5-6 Teaching Instructional I Certification | Effective July 2023
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Southeast Elementary School
02.2023 - Current
Long-Term Substitute
Henry Houck Elementary School
12.2022 - 02.2023
Student Teaching
Clay Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Lead Kindergarten Summer Camp Counselor
Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission
05.2022 - 08.2022
Professional Development School
Clay Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education PreK-4
Millersville University
Associate of the Arts - Early Childhood – Elementary Education