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Highly effective and caring third grade language arts teacher with a strong commitment to student development and the learning experience. Excellent background and proven success in helping students reach their full potential. Presents information in a wide variety of ways and utilizes test data to focus on and improve instruction. Proficient in involving, motivating, and leading students to achieve classroom goals. Provides a well balanced educational experience and a real word perspective to learning. Core competencies include:Curriculum Development Creative Lesson Planning Instructional Best Practices Experiential LearningClassroom Management & Discipline Standardized Testing & Scoring Special Needs Students/IEP’s/504’s

Primary leader with the world’s most recognized and respected student travel provider. Challenge tomorrow’s leaders to expand their global awareness and discover new experiences. Foster independence and maturity, as well as a love for international travel and foreign cultures. Organize and deliver effective pre-travel information meetings designed to prepare students for travel. Manage and oversee daily activities and scheduling of events once abroad. Traveled to Italy, Greece, France, and England, and Canada.

Managed a staff of thirty counselors and assisted co-directors in the daily tasks necessary to run an efficient summer program for over 600 campers. Increased camp enrollment and assisted with program design from the conception stage and followed through to implementation. Bridged communication between customers and camp executives.