Enthusiastic teacher with more than 9 years of teaching experience. Committed to creating a positive and engaging learning environment that promotes academic and social growth, problem-solving abilities and inspires students to to succeed in school and in life.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TEACHER, Third Grade
Reach Cyber Charter School
09.2020 - Current
Teach language arts, math, science, and social studies to third grade students.
Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices
Utilize online teaching tools and instructional technology to support instruction.
Communicate with parents, students and other teachers regularly to develop and update Personal Learning Plans, provide specific feedback on student work, monitor progress, and differentiate instruction.
Collect, organize, and interpret learning data. Intervene and remediate as necessary to ensure maximum student growth and/or achievement.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet the needs and interests of students.
Work with content specific teams to cooperatively plan curriculum and instructional practices.
Apply proactive behavior management techniques to create a positive learning environment and promote social skills.
TEACHER, Special Education/Secondary English (LTS)
Dallastown Area High School
12.2019 - 06.2020
Provided specially-designed instruction and educational support to secondary students in accordance with their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Co-taught courses in collaboration with English Department teachers.
Developed lessons for distance learning utilizing a variety of online teaching tools.
Surveyed student's on caseload to identify interests then created postsecondary goals; assisted student's in applying for Kinsley apprenticeship.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with students and parents/guardians.
Maintained compliance for all IEP’s and re-evaluations on assigned caseload; implemented Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP).
Oversaw the IEP process, including organizing, scheduling, and attending meetings.
TEACHER, Multiple Disabilities Support (MDS)
Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12
09.2017 - 11.2019
Taught core content and functional life skills to elementary students with multiple disabilities.
Created instructional materials to support the educational and physical needs of students.
Provided instruction utilizing various means of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.
Worked collaboratively with related services therapists to meet the unique needs of each student.
Monitored the progress of each student through the collection, organization, and interpretation of data in accordance with student IEP's.
Maintained frequent communication with parents.
Supervised teacher assistant and PCA to ensure planned activities, hygiene and safety standards were maintained.
TEACHER, Pre-K Counts
School District of the City of York, CPC
09.2014 - 09.2017
-Designed age-appropriate lessons with learning experiences that promoted students cognitive, social, and emotional development.