Develop and instruct daily group and individual fitness plans• Organized and led a competitive six week boot camp for twelve challengers• Research current fitness and nutritional trends to ensure fitness plans meet the needs and goalsof clientele• Highly motivating, enthusiastic, creative and adaptable instructor

Responsible for leading and directing education programs to ensure that the center exemplifies and maintains a quality child development program and sustains a positive, safe and healthy center environment where children, parents and staff thrive.

Member of several school and district committeeso Five years on the school Social Committeeo Three years on the School Leadership Team (SLT)• Maintained organization of the classroom, materials and daily routine, including creation oflesson plans, assessments and curriculum development• Recorded and organized detailed running, anecdotal and summative notes• Communicated effectively and collaborated with students, parents, colleagues, administratorsand district… Show more Member of several school and district committeeso Five years on the school Social Committeeo Three years on the School Leadership Team (SLT)• Maintained organization of the classroom, materials and daily routine, including creation oflesson plans, assessments and curriculum development• Recorded and organized detailed running, anecdotal and summative notes• Communicated effectively and collaborated with students, parents, colleagues, administratorsand district specialists to advocate and meet the needs of all students• Communicated classroom and school news via phone calls and emails home, bi-weeklynewsletters and parent meetings• Participated in weekly, monthly and annual Professional Development Trainings• Direct supervisor for classroom paraprofessional (para)o Scheduled and directed para’s daily duties and routineso Created para’s daily lesson plans and activitieso Performed quarterly evaluations and participated in each hiring process• Collaborated with Metro State College’s Early Childhood Departmento Direct supervisor for several practicum and student teachers from Metro State Collegeo Provided written evaluations to Metro State professorso Received and implemented a Best Practices grant from Metro State for instructionalmaterials and trainings• Organized monthly and yearly back-to-school and family nights, parent-teacher conferences,field trips, holiday parties, graduations• Coordinated parent and community volunteers for above listed events• Provided a caring and supportive environment while maintaining a positive attitude inchallenging situations• Exceeded district and state standards on instruction and classroom performance bymaintaining a four star Qualistar rating• Advocated for students’ individual needs through communication with Child Welfare Systems,Special Education Departments and community agencies• Excels in classroom management, positive parent interactions and conflict resolution Show less

Member of the School-wide Professional Learning Community, with an emphasis on teamcollaboration• Participated in the development and implementation of the School in Need of Assistance(SINA) plan under the No Child Left Behind Act• Grade level representative for two years on the school-wide Positive Behaviors Supports Team• School Union Representative for two years• Asked to speak on the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 Student Teaching Panel at the University ofIowa

Kirkwood Kares Before-and-After School Program (BASP)Coralville, IA• Created and implemented art, athletic, educational, and seasonal activities to enhance childgrowth• Served as communication liaison between parents, parental board, and staff to address allconcerns• Worked collaboratively with the Director in the running of the program, balancing the budgetand organizing the daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal activities and calendars