Working with at-risk adolescents in an alternative setting.

I worked remotely to create a nation-wide support program for teachers and students. This included working with a team to develop a systematic process to identify the root causes of student challenges; building resources for teachers; adapting programs for online delivery to students, and gathering feedback. I was privileged to support students and teachers in five locations across the country. Skilled in using Microsoft Office, Google, and a variety of learning and organizational platforms.

Freelance writer for the Charlotte Observer, Independent Tribune, Lake Norman Times and Waxhaw Magazine.Contributed feature articles up to 1200 words over the given timeframe.

As an EC teacher, taught in both resource and inclusion capacities to serve students with learning disabilities and managed all responsibilities related to their learning. Coordinated and led EC meetings; created IEPs; tracked and reported data; planned lessons; collaborated with faculty, parents and specialists. As an MTSS Interventionist, my responsibilities were similar, but I tripled my caseload to serve struggling students without diagnosed disabilities. Planned and taught lessons… Show more As an EC teacher, taught in both resource and inclusion capacities to serve students with learning disabilities and managed all responsibilities related to their learning. Coordinated and led EC meetings; created IEPs; tracked and reported data; planned lessons; collaborated with faculty, parents and specialists. As an MTSS Interventionist, my responsibilities were similar, but I tripled my caseload to serve struggling students without diagnosed disabilities. Planned and taught lessons to fill gaps in reading and math performance. Created reading curriculum, tracked data from benchmarks exams, supported classroom teachers through co-teaching and providing instructional materials and strategies. Served on the Student Support Committee and acted as a mentor for beginning teachers. Show less

ELA AIG (Academically/Intellectually Gifted) program county representativeCreated teaching strategies and revised curriculum flow as 8th grade Content Team Leader (PLC)Lead regular education teacher - 8th grade ELA (NC/Common Core standards) Used technology to present engaging lessons in resource and 8th grade ELA regular education settingsCollaborate with teachers, service specialists, parents and administration for at-risk studentsActed as a communication liaison for… Show more ELA AIG (Academically/Intellectually Gifted) program county representativeCreated teaching strategies and revised curriculum flow as 8th grade Content Team Leader (PLC)Lead regular education teacher - 8th grade ELA (NC/Common Core standards) Used technology to present engaging lessons in resource and 8th grade ELA regular education settingsCollaborate with teachers, service specialists, parents and administration for at-risk studentsActed as a communication liaison for teachers, parents and community service providersAdministered state standardized testsEstablished a school partnership with the local chapter of the American Legion to benefit students in two schools through volunteers and panel discussions Co-teach HS (Eng I and Eng II) and middle school English - create & present lessons & assignmentsCreate and teach curriculum for High School resource classes targeting reading and writing skillsCreated Behavior Plans and offered strategies to regular education teachersSchedule EC meetings and monitor student progressPlanned & presented Professional Development for regular and EC teachers (school & county level)Create paperwork, maintain files and lead IEP and 504 meetings for students with learning disabilitiesAttend year-long professional development for content writing Show less

Created Behavior Plans and offered strategies to gen. ed. teachersCollaborated with teachers, service specialists, parents and administration Administered state standardized testsSupported and monitored staff assisting students with high functioning autismScheduled EC meetings and maintained department recordsAdministered, scored and presented results for Learning Styles Inventory (K-2)Created an EC resource library for staffFacilitated an on-campus weekly writing… Show more Created Behavior Plans and offered strategies to gen. ed. teachersCollaborated with teachers, service specialists, parents and administration Administered state standardized testsSupported and monitored staff assisting students with high functioning autismScheduled EC meetings and maintained department recordsAdministered, scored and presented results for Learning Styles Inventory (K-2)Created an EC resource library for staffFacilitated an on-campus weekly writing club for grades 3-6 and grades 9-10Planned and presented professional development for gen. ed. teachersMaintained paperwork and conducted IEP and 504 meetings for 20+ students with learning disabilities Applied for and was awarded grant money to support students Show less