Research, develop, and evaluate interest based curriculum, teaching procedures, and educational materials with the goal of providing transferable workforce development skills.

Increasing the representation of minorities in the esports and gaming industry through educational programming.

Fourth grade ELA teacher for an all girls public charter school. Meeting with students and parents to discuss education-related issues, and attending staff meetings.Establishing a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive and safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.Advancing positive interpersonal relationships with coworkers and students.Communicating proficiently with students.Implementing district-adopted curriculum.Preparing for assigned classes and providing lessons at designated times.Integrating suitable use of technology.Administering tests following district testing protocol and providing progress reports.Determining and supporting standards of classroom behavior, and upholding district-adopted discipline policies.Planning and supervising assignments and activities for student teachers, teacher assistants and volunteers as required.

Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards Duties and Responsibilities.Provides content-related and appropriate instruction.Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction.Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area.

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance and adheres to established work schedules.Carefully plans for and teaches students using differentiated instruction driven by IEP goals (in whole group, small group and individualized settings).Fosters a positive learning environment and monitors student progress related to academic, emotional, social and vocational goals.Works cooperatively and communicates effectively with students, parents, community members, administration and other system personnel.Facilitates home-school communication by such means as conferencing, telephoning, E-Mail and using web-based teacher classrooms to communicate student learning.Demonstrates self-control, maintains appropriate supervision and protects welfare of students at all times.Maintains a neat and attractive instructional area that is conducive to teaching and learning according to GPS and best practice.Serves as a model for students based on high moral and ethical standards.Follows the regulations specified in the MCS Special Education Policies and Procedures Manual, as well as Professional Standards Commission Code of Ethics for Educators.Submits accurate and timely monthly caseload updates to Director of Special Education.Monitors and supports academic, social, behavior and vocational achievement (i.e., monitors attendance, maintains logs of parent contact, documents progress on IEP goals, addresses parent concerns, tracks students progress for one year following graduation from high school, etc.) for students on caseload.Submits to the Principal and/or Director of Special Education complete, accurate, and timely IEPs and other necessary data and reports as required (i.e., lesson plans tied to GPS standards, placement and course recommendations, etc.).Participates in grade conferences, committee work, community events, departmental meetings, professional learning, staffings, IEP meetings and meetings conducted by the Department of Special Services and Assessment.

Customize and differentiate weekly lesson plans to meet the needs of each student’s diverse needs.Analyze data and develop action plans to constantly improve student achievement through rigorous meaningful instruction.Work to ensure that all IEPs are met both within and outside of the classroom.Develop meaningful relationships with students and their families by keeping them informed on education related issues and school eventsBe reflective when participating in weekly coaching and professional development.Openly collaborate with partner teacher and grade level team.Work to maintain a positive learning environment that cultivates both the academic and socio-emotional needs of the students.

Grant funded position where I conducted qualitative and quantitative analyis from data on Veteran's end of life care in VA Hospitals.