My Experience
Roles & Responsibilities
As a STEAM and Library/Computer teacher for grades K-6, I design, implement, and assess engaging lessons tailored to diverse learning needs, fostering curiosity and critical thinking among students. Utilizing effective classroom management strategies, I ensure a positive and inclusive learning environment where students are actively involved in the learning process. Additionally, I troubleshoot and adapt to technological challenges, managing the distribution of iPads and providing guidance on ethical technology use to students and teachers. Beyond academics, I organize a 4th-6th grade spelling bee club and event and coordinate volunteers for library and yearbook activities, enhancing school community involvement. Regular communication with parents keeps them informed about classroom activities and learning objectives, while adeptly managing a demanding schedule ensures smooth operations within the educational setting.
As a STEAM and Library/Computer teacher for grades K-6, I design, implement, and assess engaging lessons tailored to diverse learning needs, fostering curiosity and critical thinking among students. Utilizing effective classroom management strategies, I ensure a positive and inclusive learning environment where students are actively involved in the learning process. Additionally, I troubleshoot and adapt to technological challenges, managing the distribution of iPads and providing guidance on ethical technology use to students and teachers. Beyond academics, I organize a 4th-6th grade spelling bee club and event and coordinate volunteers for library and yearbook activities, enhancing school community involvement. Regular communication with parents keeps them informed about classroom activities and learning objectives, while adeptly managing a demanding schedule ensures smooth operations within the educational setting.
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
August 2024 - Present
In my current role, I orchestrate the design and delivery of a dynamic digital science curriculum, engineering immersive multimedia units that excel in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. By centralizing our instructional ecosystem within Google Workspace for Education and Schoology, I facilitate a flexible learning environment that adapts to diverse student needs and maximizes collaborative potential. I continuously synthesize real-time data from i-Ready, Savvas, and Google Form assessments to drive instructional precision, architecting tiered intervention groups and bespoke learning trajectories that ensure personalized growth for every learner.
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Beyond curriculum development, I manage the technical infrastructure of the classroom via Clever to streamline student access and eliminate instructional friction during digital transitions. I am deeply committed to maintaining a transparent and collaborative culture; I lead our family outreach through weekly digital newsletters and virtual consultations, ensuring that the home-school alliance remains a robust pillar of student success.
Specials Teacher: STEAM, Library, Computer
Ipad Manager and Building Tech Liaison
As a STEAM and Library/Computer teacher for grades K-6, I designed, implemented, and assessed engaging lessons tailored to diverse learning needs, fostering curiosity and critical thinking. Utilizing effective classroom management, I ensured a positive, inclusive environment where students were actively involved.
Additionally, I troubleshot technological challenges, managed iPad distribution, and provided guidance on ethical technology use. Beyond academics, I organized a spelling bee club and event and coordinated volunteers for library and yearbook activities. Regular communication kept parents informed, while managing a demanding schedule ensured smooth educational operations.
August 2022 - August 2024
Substitute Teacher
As a Substitute Teacher, I have worked with students in grades K-8. My experience in the classroom includes: following the lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a consistent learning experience, effective classroom management to encourage student engagement in learning the material and minimizing distractions, and adapting teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student. This position has also allowed me to my problem-solving skills to adapt to different technological equipment and uses.
January 2022 - August 2022
Tutor Ages 4 - High School
My experience as a tutor has given me opportunities to teach English Language Arts, Math, Health/Phys. Ed., Science and Social Studies to Homeschool students ages 4 - 6th grade in class sizes ranging from 2 -15 students. I quickly and easily establish a rapport with students and parents through face-to-face communication, email, text, phone, and Facebook. I enhance student engagement in learning the classics through the use of media, field trips, and the integration of history, art, research, and ELA.
June 2007 - August 2022
Classical Conversations Director
I collaborated with a church for the use of its building and interviewed potential families and tutors to start a Classical Conversations homeschool community. As a business owner and director, my duties included scouting, hiring, and training tutors to teach and adhere to the Classical Conversations community's Classical homeschool model. Planning and implementing a schedule, and directing meetings according to CC policies were essential in creating a positive environment for students, teachers, and parents. As a face for CC, I communicated with families and coached them through the homeschool process.
May 2014 - May 2016