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Certification & Qualifications
Illinois Professional Educator License
Principal, PreKindergarten - Grade 12
Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education), Kindergarten - Grade 9
Illinois Performance Evaluation - Teacher Evaluation
Education
Master of Arts August 2016 - May 2018
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Major: Education Administration and Supervision
Master of Arts August 2013 - August 2015
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Major: Educational Technology
Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude August 2005 - May 2009
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Major: Elementary Education
Endorsements: Mathematics & Geography
Educator Experiences
Assistant Principal, Shoesmith Elementary School- Chicago Public Schools July 2019 – Present
Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Shoesmith Elementary School- Chicago Public Schools July 2016 – July 2019
2nd Grade Teacher, Shoesmith Elementary School- Chicago Public Schools October 2010 – July 2016
Related Activities & Awards
Michigan State University Mentor Teacher August 2012 – August 2016
MSU-WIPRO STEM Fellowship July 2014 –July 2105
Nominated for the Golden Apple Award November 2014
Most Student Growth (K-2) in Reading and Math on NWEA August 2012- June 2015
Internship Experience
Teacher Intern at Shoesmith Elementary School August 2009 – May 2010
Mentor Teacher: Mrs. Tracy Walker – 3rd Grade
International Teaching Experience
Teaching Internship - Study Abroad Program – Cape Town, South Africa July 2009-August 2009
Illinois Professional Educator License
Principal, PreKindergarten - Grade 12
Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education), Kindergarten - Grade 9
Illinois Performance Evaluation - Teacher Evaluation
Education
Master of Arts August 2016 - May 2018
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Major: Education Administration and Supervision
Master of Arts August 2013 - August 2015
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Major: Educational Technology
Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude August 2005 - May 2009
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Major: Elementary Education
Endorsements: Mathematics & Geography
Educator Experiences
Assistant Principal, Shoesmith Elementary School- Chicago Public Schools July 2019 – Present
- Implements monthly peer observation cycles to support math teaching and learning
- Conducts monthly vertical collaboration meetings with math teachers Kindergarten through Grade 6
- A member of Network 9’s Principal/Assistant Principal Advisory Council
- Leads the implementation of all digital curricula Kindergarten through Grade 6
- Manages student scheduling and grading in Aspen, as well as all staff schedules
- Has secured the Out of School Time grant the past six years and serves as the OST Lead
- Fosters community partnerships with Friends of Shoesmith, Chicago Children’s Choir, St. Paul and the Redeemer Church, Openlands, Hyde Park Art Center, Michigan State University, and My Very Own Library
- Manages the tutoring cohort through Neighborhood Schools Program
- Created sustainable systems for Parent Portal access and parent volunteer opportunities
- Serves as the Assessment Coordinator for all testing Kindergarten through Grade 6
- Conducts teacher REACH evaluations
- Serves as the school’s Technology Coordinator and manages all assets through TipWeb
- Experience with managing payroll and budget
- Manages all school social media platforms and the school website
Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Shoesmith Elementary School- Chicago Public Schools July 2016 – July 2019
- Managed the planning and implementation of a 3rd-6th grade math intervention block
- Led the Instructional Leadership Team to support the Continuous Work Improvement Plan
- Conducted monthly “New Teacher Workshops” to support teacher practice
- Implemented attendance initiatives school-wide as a part of the School Attendance Team
- Led the Professional Personnel Leadership Committee and vetted all new curricula and teaching and learning resources
- Supported all social-emotional and behavioral tier I and tier II systems and structures school-wide
2nd Grade Teacher, Shoesmith Elementary School- Chicago Public Schools October 2010 – July 2016
- Taught literacy and math using small group, differentiated instruction
- Created student learning menus to foster student ownership of task completion
- Integrated a variety of instructional technologies within all units
- Planned and implemented project-based units in all core subject areas
- Served as a Positive Behavior Support coach for the school
- Participated in the planning and implementation of several school-wide events including Family Math Night, Family Literacy Night, Shoesmith’s Got Talent and Arts in the Garden
- Teacher representative for the Local School Council and community group Friends of Shoesmith
Related Activities & Awards
Michigan State University Mentor Teacher August 2012 – August 2016
- Supported the planning and implementation of math and literacy units, classroom management strategies and effective parent communication.
- Facilitated a workshop to support securing a full-time teaching position
MSU-WIPRO STEM Fellowship July 2014 –July 2105
- Collaborated with other fellows across the district towards enhancing educational STEM initiatives
- Conducted a technology professional development for colleagues on using iPads as educational tools
- Explored, created, and shared STEM projects within the classroom and beyond
- Presented at the 2015 American Educational Research Association conference
Nominated for the Golden Apple Award November 2014
Most Student Growth (K-2) in Reading and Math on NWEA August 2012- June 2015
Internship Experience
Teacher Intern at Shoesmith Elementary School August 2009 – May 2010
Mentor Teacher: Mrs. Tracy Walker – 3rd Grade
- Created a unit plan in all four core subjects using balanced Literacy, Everyday Math and FOSS curriculum that helped enhance the ideas and concepts and connect them to the real world.
- Co-planned meaningful lessons in all four core subjects that pushed students to think critically about subject matter.
- Used a Smartboard to bring technology into the classroom with interactive activities and lessons.
- Worked with the Metro Fair and Math Fair Committee to create a school wide fair that highlighted students’ innovative work and helped promote interest in Mathematics and Social Studies.
- Taught an after school programs with Reading Workshop to reinforce and maintain students’ Literacy skills.
- Led in Parent-Teacher Conferences and had many interactions with parents throughout the year.
- Implemented classroom management techniques with positive motivation, whole class community building, and personalized behavior plans.
International Teaching Experience
Teaching Internship - Study Abroad Program – Cape Town, South Africa July 2009-August 2009
- Taught in a 2nd/3rd grade classroom at Cafda Primary with instruction in both English and Afrikaans
- Created a school to home parent program to support literacy improvement
- Created a school-wide introductory music and physical education program
- Took courses at the University of Cape Town to learn about South African Educational Systems