• Implemented National History Day as Problem Based Learning for eighth grade students.• Assisted in writing a grant to obtain The DBQ Project primary source documents for the Social Studies Department.• Obtained certification as a Career Coach through ROI to better assist my students.• Increased reading and writing rigor in the classroom by incorporating ISTEP bell ringers and The DBQ Project primary source document analysis.• Collaborated with English Language Arts and Social Studies teachers to increase student use of reading, writing, and critical thinking skills to have a positive impact on reading and writing test scores.• Hosted Teacher Candidates from Indiana University for field experiences and student teaching.• Assisted in identifying safety issues and the formation of school safety plans as member of the EJHS School Safety Team.• Supervised home sports events as needed.• Served as Head Coach for Track and Cross Country.•. Clerked all home track meets for EHS and EJHS.

• Collaborated with Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry co-lab teachers to improve the mathematical skills of special education students.• Implemented a new Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) program to assist students in improving their behavior and attendance at Terre Haute North Vigo High School. • Collaborated daily with deans and teachers in the progress monitoring of PBIS program students.• Assisted administrators and deans with projects and student supervision at school events.• Developed individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.• Maintained and updated special education student records by scheduling and leading appropriate conferences, completing and submitting applicable paperwork, distributing student accommodations, and progress monitoring. • Created Social Studies lessons with a focus on reading, writing, and social skill improvement to meet the various learning needs of special education students.• Utilized Advanced Placement course requirements and student data to guide instruction, create learning objectives, and prepare students for Advanced Placement exams.• Employed Indiana Social Studies Standards, Common Core Standards, and student data to guide instruction and create learning objectives.• Demonstrated ability to utilize time management skills and multitasking teaching Advanced Placement United States History, Advanced Placement World History, United States History I, and United States History II.• Promoted the school corporation’s Helping Everyone Respect Others (HERO) program to raise student awareness of diversity and anti-bullying through the creation of a Diversity Color Run and poster design contest. • Partnered with the United Way in the planning, promotion, recruitment, and execution of the Steve Weatherford Rush the Punter event.

• Supervised Indiana State University education students with their practicum experience.• Collaborated with teachers in the small group and individual instruction of K-5 students to improve reading, math, and language arts skills.• Led focused instruction of students afterschool utilizing Scholastic Reading Counts, Read Live Naturally, Everyday Math, and guest speakers from the community. • Assisted students’ after school with homework and skills in all subjects.

• Utilized Advanced Placement course requirements, Florida State Standards, Common Core Standards, and student data to guide instruction, create learning objectives, and prepare students for Advanced Placement, End-of-Course, and Benchmark exams.• Created a course website and utilized technology to assist and inform students and parents.• Taught Advanced Placement Human Geography, Advanced Placement World History, and United States History.

• Developed Secondary Social Studies Scope and Sequences and teacher resources aligned to state standards. • Evaluated test questions in preparation for the 11th Grade U.S. History End-of-Course Exam. • Refined lessons and created resources for the district’s African American History curriculum.• Supported administrators and social studies teachers in their understanding of national, state, and district level social studies initiatives. • Evaluated textbooks and resources as a member of the SLPS Core Textbook Adoption Team.

• Led monthly department meetings with an emphasis on professional development focused on student data utilization, improving student reading and writing skills, and National History Day.• Supported teachers in the implementation of school reading and writing initiatives through professional development.• Served as a valuable member of the School Advisory Council, Literacy Council, and the school leadership team.• Led Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Team conferences with students and parents, created, implemented, and maintained student behavior plans, and organized team related paperwork.• Served as a liaison between administration and teachers.• Utilized student reading test data as well as reading and critical thinking strategies to guide instruction and develop learning objectives aligned to Social Studies Sunshine State Standards.• Implemented reading fluency strategies in cooperation with the Reading Department and Literacy Council.