 Develop curriculum aligned to the Sunshine State Standards and design a variety of assessments to evaluate student progress toward mastery of the standards Adapt curriculum and professional development to an online platform to provide teachers with virtual lessons and opportunities for growth that can be completed remotely Develop, coordinate, and present engaging, relevant professional development which supports teacher growth, enhances student learning, and promotes culturally relevant classroom instruction and practices Manage multiple ongoing projects including curriculum writing, professional training, bi-monthly newsletters, and digital lesson development in a way that ensures quality and excellence in all projects Analyze district data to determine county instructional needs and develop professional development and resources designed to meet these needs Visit county schools to observe instructional practice and suggest growth steps for teachers  Collaborate with each school’s leadership to discuss concerns and develop a support plan for teachers based on observations and student data Model, co-teach and mentor teachers in support of their professional development goals  Assist schools and teachers in locating, securing, and disseminating instructional materials

 Collaborated with a team to develop curricular goals for the new Literacy KC curriculum and ensure that it is designed to meet the needs of low literate adults and aligned to the National Adult Literacy Standards  Evaluated and selected instructional material and assessments in order to provide instructors with resources that are effective, innovative, and relevant to students while remaining within an allotted budget Guided a team of instructors using relevant training, effective feedback, and classroom visits designed to promote instructor growth Analyzed student assessment data to ensure appropriate class placement and consulted with students and their instructors about their individual learning needs, progress, and achievements Selected appropriate assessment measures and worked with program staff to appropriately administer and score student data.  Researched new and innovative curriculum practices in order stay current with curricular trends and standards changes Ensured the use of technology in order to promote digital literacy in students and staff Worked with Executive Team and program staff to recruit, hire, train, and oversee instructors

Literacy Leader August 2009-July 2015-Chosen to serve as the Literacy Leader for classroom teachers in order to influence students and teachers through model lessons and reflective dialogue-Prepared and presented engaging professional development designed to foster collaboration and growth among staff-Attended monthly professional development to study best practices in the areas of reading and writing -Researched the development of language in children-Developed and taught lessons in each of the K-2 classrooms in our building that promote growth in the students-Facilitated reflective conversations with colleagues centered around student achievementCooperating Teacher January 2009-May 2014-Effectively used the gradual release model to support the growth and development of 4 pre-service teachers-Positively communicated expectations and goals with both the pre-service teachers as well as the University Supervisor-Promoted understanding through the use of reflective dialogue and positive feedback -Evaluated the pre-service teacher’s lesson plans and gave effective feedback before and after each lesson-Addressed concerns in timely manner and provided support to encourage positive changeProfessional Development Facilitator August 2013 – November 2015-Selected by district representatives to serve as an English Language Arts facilitator offering professional development training sessions-Utilized a variety of technology and multimedia including Power Point software, interactive whiteboards, websites, and videos to encourage a deep understanding of the various topics discussedCurriculum Development Committee August 2010-May 2015-Revised curriculum and grade cards to align with the Common Core State Standards-Collaborated with committee members to establish major instructional goals for district focus-Effectively communicated information between district representatives and school faculty

 Provided successful intervention and support to at-risk students in the area of reading and writing Maintained a status of “Highly Qualified” as defined by Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Effectively trained in the Reading Recovery program and successfully implemented the program with four below grade-level first grade students Planned and implemented effective small group instruction for four groups of below grade level students in Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade Analyzed a variety formal and informal assessment including The Observational Survey of Early Literacy Achievement, DRA 2 and running records and created individualized instruction designed to help struggling students succeed Monitored student progress by maintaining thorough records of student progress Collaborated with classroom teachers, building specialists, the literacy coach, and the principal in order to make educational decisions to best meet the needs of students Successfully awarded a grant by The Foundation of Springfield in order to purchase new listening centers for the Kindergarten classrooms Influenced students, teachers, and the community through service as a Kindergarten, 2nd, and 3rd grade teacher Developed effective hands-on lessons in accordance with the school's curriculum and aligned to the new Common Core State Standards Formally assessed students using the DRA II, Emerging Math Survey, Emerging Literacy Survey, Concepts About Print,Quarterly Writing Prompts, running records, and anecdotal records and regularly made educational adjustments based on this data Incorporated a variety of diverse backgrounds by encouraging family involvement in classroom learning Integrated technology into lessons through the use of SMART notebook, Power Point, Discovery Education, and interactivewhiteboard tools Served as Math Night Coordinator in order to provide families with hands-on tools they can use to support stu