•Rated ‘Excellent’ in latest performance evaluation, based on 70% professional practice and 30% student growth data. •Analyze data to maximize student outcomes. 75% of my students met or exceeded growth goals, attributing to school’s Exemplary Status in top 10% of IL schools.•Selected as 1 of 5 district educators for District Equity Leadership Team, tasked with creating a district equity action plan.•Spearhead district DEI committee to foster student voice through professional development and resource creation, impacting 700 students and 200 staff members. •Selected as 1 of 3 district educators for National Equity Project program, collaborating with administration and board members.•Piloted 2 science curricula as a member of the district Science Committee. Gathered and analyzed data to make informed recommendation to Board of Education. •Evaluated 10 literacy programs as a member of Literacy Committee. Used current research to propose programs for pilot implementation.•Created and lead 2 school-wide clubs that encourage student driven problem solving, projects, and leadership.•Implement education technology platforms (Google, Seesaw, Brainpop, Newsela, Flocabulary, Scholastic, ClassLink).•Invited into 5-member hiring team to interview 20+ candidates for 3 open positions. •Nominated as Union representative to partner with administration.

•Named Teacher of the Year, 2015. •Founding teacher for brand new K-8 campus. Developed school-wide systems, procedures, and extracurriculars. •Sought out education technology platform, Digedu, to spearhead pilot program in collaboration with district leadership. •Co-led the Strategic Planning and Leadership Committee to analyze academic data that drove school-wide decisions. •Designed standards-based curriculum and assessments.

•Fulfilled a long term maternity leave position•Implemented grade level curriculum & assessment•Served on school writing committee •Collaborated with grade level team

•Oversaw 10-week camp program curriculum •Hired, trained, and evaluated 35 staff members •Supported 100 campers and communicated with families daily