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South Jordan, Ut, Us

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Planned, organized, and facilitated site- and LEA-level professional development opportunities for teachers. Collaborated with team members to implement state-wide leadership cohorts. Designed online professional development courses for teachers. Liaised with technology partners to ensure clear messaging to statewide education partners. Networked with Utah education leaders to facilitate cross-district collaboration.

Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Created written and video instructions/documentation for technology applications and strategies. Led school-wide professional development sessions. Assisted faculty in creating and implementing curriculum within Canvas. Coached faculty on technology implementation. Coordinated with school administration to improve faculty’s implementation of technology. Collaborated with district-level technology specialists to improve school-wide adoption of technology.

Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

2021 Most Valuable Educator (Awarded by Instructure & the Utah Jazz). Language Arts 11 Team Lead. Courses taught: Language Arts 11, Language Arts 11 Honors, Co-Taught Language Arts 11, Language Arts College Prep 12. Collaborated with co-teacher and team members. Designed curriculum. Differentiated curriculum based on student needs. Utilized technology to improve instruction and assessment. Implemented classroom management strategies.

Saint George, Ut

Promoted active learning through collaborative tutoring sessions. Provided supplemental instruction of writing conventions and principles. Supplied detailed consultation notes to instructors. Modified feedback as necessary for ELL students. Increased students’ confidence through authentic praise and support.

Saint George, Ut

Interviewed faculty and staff on their academic accomplishments for Dixie State University's annual academic report. Conducted research on new university-level programs and research. Wrote articles for a wide range of audiences.

Saint George, Ut

Taught 10th and 12th grade English language arts classes. Collaborated with mentor teacher to create new lessons and curriculum. Assessed student learning using diverse assessment strategies. Modified instruction to meet the needs of ELLs and students with IEPs. Ensured instruction alignment with core standards.

Saint George, Ut

Evaluated tutors. Developed on-going tutor training. Designed and implemented assessment plans. Drafted budget and program proposals. Analyzed consultation data. Created advertising materials and implemented advertising campaigns. Managed administrative needs (payroll, scheduling, purchasing, budget reports, etc.).

Saint George, Ut

Welcomed students to the Writing Center. Reported consultation data and information to professors and other stakeholders across campus. Coordinated student success plans with instructors and tutors. Created, cancelled, and rescheduled appointments. Performed miscellaneous clerical duties.

Saint George, Ut

Promoted active learning through collaborative tutoring sessions. Provided supplemental instruction of writing conventions and principles. Supplied detailed consultation notes to instructors. Modified feedback as necessary for ELL students. Increased students’ confidence through authentic praise and support.

Saint George, Ut

Greeted guests, created and altered reservations, and provided effective customer service by working cooperatively with the hotel's various departments. Performed miscellaneous clerical duties. Responded positively to guests' requests and complaints. Implemented problem-solving skills for positive conflict resolution when necessary.

Virgin, Ut

Provided interventions to students with IEPs. Assisted in strengthening existing curriculums by creating lesson plans, assignments, and assessments. Tutored students as they completed English language arts assignments. Graded projects, essays, and tests. Facilitated reading groups and writing workshops.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Prioritized and completed work orders accurately and efficiently. Supported manufacturing operations within mobility department. Maintained cleanliness and safety of manufacturing floor.

West Jordan, Ut

Prepared food to order and supervised team members. Delegated tasks and responded positively to customer complaints and concerns. Balanced cash registers and oversaw restaurant's operations.

West Jordan, Ut

Greeted customers and took orders. Prepared food to order. Cleaned dishes and food preparation areas. Provided high levels of customer service to patrons.

Master Of Education - Med, K12 School Leadership

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, English Secondary Education, 3.96 Cumulative Gpa

Activities and Societies: Literary Magazine

High School, General Education, 3.8 Cumulative Gpa

Activities and Societies: Newspaper Staff