• Leadership: Hired and supervised staff of teachers in development and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment aligned with state and local learning goals. Facilitated the evaluation, selection, and promotion of professional development activities. Observed and evaluated certified staff. Provided staff with ongoing knowledge of the CCSS and IOWA Core and apprised them of the upcoming SBAC tests.• Technology: Revised Student and Employee Handbooks using Word. Created, updated and monitored the school’s website. Purchased and maintained a website blocker for computer lab. Created administrative forms using Excel; created and displayed presentations using PowerPoint. • Communication: Established a text messaging system to improve school/home communication. Acted as liaison between teachers and parents. Designed a behavior log system and initiated The Virtues Project, resulting in an 80% reduction of student discipline referrals. Established anti-bullying program—received the first five-star anti-bullying school award out of twenty schools. Initiated school-wide P.B.I.S.• Planning and Execution: Detailed support of budgetary process with Finance Committee. Recommended programs and staffing provisions for the following school year. Crafted a 5-Year Action Plan to improve the educational achievement of all students. Created various, new marketing strategies, increasing enrollment by 10%. • Management: Organized after-school, extra-curricular activities (i.e. Lego Club) directed by parents, increasing parental involvement. Managed all student disciplinary matters. • Creativity: Designed and implemented curriculum mapping program. Implemented a Safety and Development Committee. Created a Guardian Angel program to support/assist new, prospective families, joining our school community. Drew up plans for a new parking lot to ensure student safety.

I left this position to become the Principal of St. Mary Catholic School.• Leadership: Served as lead teacher for sixth grade team. Worked collaboratively with co-workers to launch math curriculum and related assessment tools.• Technology: Assisted technology department in developing one-to-one laptop program. Appointed lead troubleshooter for co-workers’ computer issues. Utilized digital media to improve communications with parents.• Communication: Consulted with special education teacher and paraprofessionals to accommodate needs of special education inclusive students. • Planning and Execution: Developed objectives and created age/ability-appropriate lessons in accordance with curriculum guidelines, employing a variety of methods to meet diverse learning styles—resulting in Title 1 students scoring at or above average on MEAP. Provided after-school, one-to-one tutoring for all students struggling with math. • Management: Monitored and evaluated student performance and progress in all subjects using student self-assessments. • Creativity: Created a “Parent First 4 Learning” program to increase parent involvement and enhance student learning.

Unfortunately, this wonderful school closed after my first year of employment. • Administered to special needs children through the use of individualized instruction and assistance.• Integrated Differentiated Instruction and provided students with hands-on projects, creating an atmosphere of learning and fun.•Provided weekly progress reports assessing student comprehension on subject matter taught.

I was devastated when this school closed in 2006 due to low enrollment.• Integrated bible study, theological resources, and technology to instruct students in the Catholic faith. • Collaborated with the DRE/Pastor in ways to bring forth the Christian faith into the students’ lives. • Crystalized the Holy Scriptures with a hands-on project where students built a large scale replica (classroom size) of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, bringing history to life while creating teamwork.• Invented Religious Jeopardy-type game to enhance student motivation and build teamwork. Created Math-A-Thon program for students to raise money for charity. • Taught full spectrum middle school mathematics curriculum to a multicultural student body. • Designed/developed new curriculum that aligned to state standards and benchmarks. • Utilized math manipulatives as well as varied assessment tools to supplement structured curriculum. • Adapted teaching strategies to individual learning styles. • Launched after-school tutoring sessions for at-risk math students. Administered MEAP/IOWA test; all students scored at or above average, affirming mathematical teaching skills.• Coordinated activities for sixth, seventh and eighth graders, school-wide fairs and field trips.

St. Stephens was closed due to low enrollment in 2002.• Motivated students and inspired creativity in Art and Technology, using a variety of materials, mediums and computer programs. • Maintained an active, disciplined classroom while student activities occurred simultaneously.• Collaborated with colleagues to integrate both art and technology across curricula. • Designed and implemented a student art contest and school art museum.

This was my very first teaching position. Unfortunately, the school closed due to low enrollment in 2001.• Managed classroom as appropriate to each grade level.• Implemented current technology lesson plans and added personal expertise to classroom activities.