Dynamic early-career professional with strengths in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and student engagement. Proven ability to develop and implement lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles, fostering a positive and effective learning environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Inman Elementary School
Inman, SC
01.2026 - 04.2026
Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management techniques.
Assisted in assessing student progress and adapting instructional strategies accordingly.
Collaborated with mentor teacher to enhance curriculum delivery and student engagement.
Integrated technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences for students.
Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and behavior updates.
Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching strategies and skills.
Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
Utilized varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course material.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular connections, reinforcing key concepts across subject areas.
Supported English language learners through specialized instruction, significantly improving their language proficiency.
Developed feedback system for students, providing them with constructive criticism and recognition of their achievements.
Cultivated critical thinking skills in students with use of problem-solving activities.
Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive technologies into lesson plans.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Intern
Conrad Weiser West Elementary School
Womelsdorf, PA
01.2021 - 06.2022
Assisted teachers in classroom management and instructional support.
Facilitated engaging learning activities for diverse student groups.
Collaborated with staff to develop educational materials and resources.
Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators.
Organized classroom supplies and maintained a tidy learning environment.
Adapted quickly to changing classroom dynamics and student needs.
Worked in small groups and one-on-one with students
Taught Lessons
Soccer Coach
Landrum High School
Campobello, SC
02.2026 - Current
Developed practice plans to enhance player skills and team dynamics.
Implemented game strategies to improve overall team performance and competitiveness.
Conducted individual assessments to identify player strengths and areas for improvement.
Coordinated team schedules, ensuring efficient use of practice facilities and resources.
Fostered a positive team culture through effective communication and motivational techniques.
Analyzed game footage to refine tactics and prepare players for upcoming matches.
Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
Increased player skills development by focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses through targeted drills.
Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.
Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices and continuously improve overall program effectiveness.
Constructed detailed practice schedules that balanced skill development drills with tactical instruction sessions for optimal growth opportunities.
Promoted sportsmanship values among players by emphasizing respect for opponents, officials, teammates, coaches, and themselves throughout each season.
Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
Implemented injury prevention strategies, including proper warm-up routines and strength conditioning programs.
Communicated effectively with parents about player progress, expectations, and upcoming events or changes within the program.
Sports Photographer
University Of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
03.2024 - Current
Captured high-quality images of athletic events, enhancing visibility of university sports programs.
Collaborated with coaching staff to understand event requirements and deliver tailored photographic content.
Edited and retouched images using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for publication in university media outlets.
Maintained organized digital archives of photographic assets for easy access by university stakeholders.
Developed creative concepts for promotional materials, showcasing student-athletes and events effectively.
Assisted in planning photo schedules and logistics, ensuring coverage of all key sporting events throughout the year.
Trained and mentored junior photographers on best practices in sports photography techniques and equipment usage.
Captured high-quality sports images by utilizing advanced photography techniques and equipment.
Increased event coverage efficiency by coordinating with organizers and scouting ideal locations for capturing action shots.
Diversified income streams by offering additional services like sports team or athlete portrait photography, event videography, or print sales.
Enhanced client satisfaction with timely delivery of edited photos, ensuring quality and visual appeal.
Contributed to increased fan engagement for sports teams by capturing memorable moments during games and events.
Adapted shooting style according to different lighting conditions, weather factors, or venue specifications to achieve optimal results.
Maintained a strong online portfolio showcasing diverse skills and talents in sports photography.
Elevated the visual impact of marketing materials for various sports teams by providing stunning action shots as per their requirements.
Streamlined post-processing tasks by mastering photo editing software to quickly deliver polished images to clients.
Collaborated with other photographers to provide comprehensive coverage at large-scale sporting events.
Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.