Licensed early childhood teacher and intervention specialist, with five years of experience, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree and a reading endorsement. Passionate about building relationships with students and families. Student engagement centered with a goal of delivering differentiated instruction to meet the academic, behavioral, and social emotional needs of all learners. Seeking a position for the 2022-2023 school year.

Education

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (May 2015)

Cleveland State University

Master of Education in Mild/Moderate Intervention (Expected May 2022)

Certification

5-Year Professional Teaching License

• State of Ohio

• Valid through June 2024

• Early Childhood (P-3)

5-Year Professional Teaching License

• State of Ohio

• Valid through June 2026

• Mild/Moderate Intervention (K-12)

Reading Endorsement

• State of Ohio

• Expected May 2022

Teaching Experience

Substitute Teacher

Cleveland Metropolitan School District | Cleveland, OH | 2021-2022

• Acted as the long-term substitute in first grade from November-February at Hannah Gibbons K-8 School

• Taught both in-person and remote

• Served in PK-3 and Intervention K-8 classrooms

• Utilized Eureka, EL, Aimsweb, and Studies Weekly

Student Teacher - Cleveland Teaching Fellowship

Cleveland Metropolitan School District | Cleveland, OH | 2021

• Worked as an Intervention Specialist Intern in a Grade 3-5 IBI classroom at Hannah Gibbons K-8 School

• Gained experience in behavior data collection and analysis

• Differentiated instruction based on student’s strengths, needs and IEP goals and accommodations

• Participated in TBT, Staff, IEP, and Student Support Team meetings

Pre-K Teacher

Orange Early Childhood | Pepper Pike, OH | 2019-2020

• Co-taught in a Young 5s classroom

• Implemented Heggerty phonics program

• Collaborated with Orange High School for the Book Buddies program

• Served on the Social Emotional Learning Committee

• Scheduled parent volunteers for field trips and school events

• Utilized the ClassTag app for parent communication and documentation of class learning through photos and videos

• Created a monthly newsletter for student families

• Taught remotely from March-June using Google technology

First Grade Teacher

Horizon Science Academy Springfield | Toledo, OH | 2015-2019

• Led bi-weekly meetings for the K-2 department as the Grade Council Chair

• Participated in School-Wide PBIS

• Facilitated guided groups during literacy and math centers

• Collaborated with special education and intervention staff to support students

• Instructed students using Go Math!, My Math, Treasures, and Journeys curriculum programs

• Tracked student progress in academic and behavior through assessment and intervention data

• Improved classroom management and communication through the use of Class DOJO

Kindergarten Student Teacher

Berwick Alternative Elementary School | Columbus, OH | 2014-2015

• Collaborated with general education teacher, paraprofessional, and classroom volunteer to provide instruction and student support from August-May

• Acted as the lead teacher for 6 weeks

• Created and implemented interdisciplinary units

• Strengthened skills in leading a daily balanced literacy block

Technology

Skills:

• Google Productivity Suite

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Google Classroom

• Web-conferencing tools (Zoom, Teams, etc.)

• SmartBoard Technology

• Seesaw

• Schoology

Tutoring

Remote Tutor

Community Learning Center | Cleveland State University | 2020-2021

• Tutored students in grades 5-10 on Zoom

• Developed skills in active student response strategies such as Repeated Reading, Peer Tutoring, Response Cards, and Guided Notes

In Person Tutor

Brecksville, OH | 2021

• Grade 3 Reading Intervention

• Grade 4 ELA and Math

Awards

Outstanding Student Teacher Award

Cleveland State University | 2021

• Awarded based on my performance as a student intern at Hannah Gibbons K-8 School in my special education placement