As a Mathematics teacher of 6th - 8th-grade students, I design instructional units and learning experiences based on students’ interests, strengths, and academic needs while celebrating diversity and fostering relationships. I provide authentic, online, flexible learning pathways centered around student choice, empowering students to leverage technology to learn in innovative ways. I also serve as the middle school department lead on the school's leadership team.

I instructed nearly 200 fifth grade students virtually while personalizing for individual needs based on data. I provided a positive, organized, and supportive learning environment. I maintained clear, effective communication with students and guardians. I worked collaboratively with other teachers to ensure high-quality instruction and resources.

As part of a dynamic instructional leadership team, I ensured coherence and alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. I worked with teachers to analyze student data, implement evidence-based instructional strategies, and close performance gaps. I provided differentiated job-embedded professional development, including modeling, coaching, observation, and feedback. I coordinated the school's Student Study Team, dedicated to supporting students and teachers through careful examination… Show more As part of a dynamic instructional leadership team, I ensured coherence and alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. I worked with teachers to analyze student data, implement evidence-based instructional strategies, and close performance gaps. I provided differentiated job-embedded professional development, including modeling, coaching, observation, and feedback. I coordinated the school's Student Study Team, dedicated to supporting students and teachers through careful examination of academic, behavior, and social-emotional progress before, during, and after implementation of targeted interventions. Show less

As the Math Specialist, I built teachers’ capacities for understanding of math content and helped them develop more effective, research-based instruction and assessment and higher-level questioning strategies.I coached teachers in mathematics instruction and modeled lessons and facilitated professional development related to best practices, engagement, and math discourse. Data was analyzed and used to design, modify, and evaluate mathematics curriculum, instruction, and assessment in… Show more As the Math Specialist, I built teachers’ capacities for understanding of math content and helped them develop more effective, research-based instruction and assessment and higher-level questioning strategies.I coached teachers in mathematics instruction and modeled lessons and facilitated professional development related to best practices, engagement, and math discourse. Data was analyzed and used to design, modify, and evaluate mathematics curriculum, instruction, and assessment in kindergarten through eighth grade.I supported student learning by providing interventions and collecting, monitoring, and maintaining records of student progress and interventions. Show less

Working cooperatively with the principal, operations associate, and other school leaders, I ensured that all students demonstrated achievement gains and internalize the school's core values. I was responsible for creating character education lesson plans and for reinforcing the effective use of the school-wide behavior system. Additionally, I kept records of student discipline, parent meetings and phone calls, and suspensions. I helped lead the school's efforts to create a positive, structured,… Show more Working cooperatively with the principal, operations associate, and other school leaders, I ensured that all students demonstrated achievement gains and internalize the school's core values. I was responsible for creating character education lesson plans and for reinforcing the effective use of the school-wide behavior system. Additionally, I kept records of student discipline, parent meetings and phone calls, and suspensions. I helped lead the school's efforts to create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined school culture by supporting teachers to hold all students to high and consistent behavioral expectations. Show less

Taught sixth, third, and second grades using direct instruction in a back-to-basics, accelerated learning environment. Collaborated with administrative and teaching staff as the sixth grade Team Lead. Selected to serve as the District Lead Teacher for sixth grade. Implemented the Spalding Method, a language arts approach that provides explicit, sequential, multi sensory instruction in spelling, phonics, handwriting, writing, and listening/reading comprehension. Taught Saxon Mathematics, a… Show more Taught sixth, third, and second grades using direct instruction in a back-to-basics, accelerated learning environment. Collaborated with administrative and teaching staff as the sixth grade Team Lead. Selected to serve as the District Lead Teacher for sixth grade. Implemented the Spalding Method, a language arts approach that provides explicit, sequential, multi sensory instruction in spelling, phonics, handwriting, writing, and listening/reading comprehension. Taught Saxon Mathematics, a distributed approach designed to increase student understanding of mathematics concepts and promote long-term retention of skills. Tutored English Language Learners after school. Co-led an after school post office club. Show less

Taught students from primarily low-income backgrounds. Used the TRIBES process to build community in the classroom. Team taught with Special Education and ELL teachers. Collaborated with principal and other staff as Grade 3 Unit Leader. Led after-school Drama Club and assisted with school music programs. Implemented differentiated instruction in a student-centered environment. Represented Jackson School on the Janesville School District’s Math Curriculum Committee.

Instructed small and whole groups of students. Led drama, movement, and other enrichment activities with first and second graders. Substituted for teachers per their request and as needed. Team taught the after school homework club.

Led four classes of students in “Aerobics for Kids,” a class designed to increase self-esteem, flexibility, and endurance, and to promote good health. Choreographed and selected music for a culminating Broadway-style aerobic dance production for the rest of the school.