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• provides direct instruction of standards-based lessons to specialists and educators• works with other specialists to design training for new and continuing teachers in the use of technology integration available to support instruction• prepares lesson plans, training materials, and tutorials for district supported programs• facilitates implementation of district-wide technology projects• assists district level and building level specialists, teachers, administrators, and other staff as necessary to understand content area needs, innovations, strategies, etc.• serves as a model by demonstrating lessons in the library resource center or classroom when appropriate• develops online learning opportunities and professional development activities for staff across the district• models direct, explicit systematic instruction including effective teaching techniques and strategies• Social media management and content creation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok• Organize, promote, and host Live events using Streamyard • Measurably increase community engagement

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

-Aligned, designed, and facilitated courses for in-person and virtual learning-Integrated innovative pedagogies including STEM, project-based learning with student contracts, gamification, and design thinking to increase 21st-century skills, engagement, and self-efficacy-Developed and administered a variety of assessments for in-person and virtual learning. Created tools for data aggregation, analyzed data, and presented CCSS gap and growth findings to content teams, administration, and district leaders to maximize learning-Collaborated with other members of the department to align and revamp courses, including designing curriculum overviews, course maps, and thematic unit overviews-Appointed to various leadership teams dedicated to educational technology. Trained teachers on multiple platforms, constructed and presented technical toolboxes for ELA teachers, and facilitated teacher workshops on integrating technology tools into the classroom. -Identified technical issues and content inaccuracies in the Virtual Academy. Worked with cross-curricular teams to improve student learning, produce training materials, and streamline the shift from in-person to virtual learning -Created all social media and in-house marketing materials for the yearbook, managed the annual club budget, set deadlines, and supported students throughout the creation process-Received the 2021 Hamilton County PTA Friend of the Children Award for adapting curriculum to improve student engagement, serving as a liaison between parents and district, and facilitating student learning

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Trained teachers on my team on Edulastic and served as the team contact for support and questions.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Served as the building contact for initial support and questions from other teachers in the building to ensure a smooth rollout and ongoing support.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

An initiative of The Ohio State University’s College of Education and Human Ecology, SpotOn is an online database created to support K-12 teachers, administrators, and content decision-makers in the evaluation and selection of digital resources that most closely meet their instructional requirements and the learning needs of their students. SpotOn’s training is based on a rubric developed by researchers in the College of Education and was shaped by input from classroom teachers. SpotOn uses this rubric to review digital content, based on four dimensions: content quality, pedagogy, technology, and standards.

Blue Ash, Ohio, United States

-Recruited job candidates to meet hiring criteria for RDI clients, including recruiting 80 seasonal agents within 1 month-Screened potential agents through phone interviews and led one-on-one and group interviews-Assessed agent skill sets and assigned projects across multiple RDI offices based on best client-agent fit-Conducted onboarding for new hires across all area RDI offices, including leading orientation, training, and completion of required paperwork-Documented and reported employee concerns to upper management for review-Assisted with disciplinary actions, including documenting concerns, coaching agents, and continuously communicating with RDI management regarding employee behavior

Blue Ash, Ohio

-Managed up to 100 agents at a time, including creating and maintaining schedules of all new agents; coaching new agents on improving quality assurance methods and goal-setting; creating and implementing agent improvement plans-Designed training materials and facilitated month-long training courses for all agents-Delivered continuous training on navigating and troubleshooting 8 different platforms, which housed 22,000 products-Independently developed quality assurance rubrics that aligned with client expectations

Master’S Degree, Curriculum And Instruction

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.): Secondary Education Ela, Secondary Education And Teaching, 7-12

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key Honors Society, UC Smiles

High School

Activities and Societies: Drama Club, Photo Club, and Vicissitudes.