- Plans, oversees, and executes 4 major school-wide literacy events annually that include our students, their families, and the community (DEAR – Drop Everything and Read, The Scholastic Bookfair, Character Day, and After School Story Time).- Meets with our school’s Leadership Team weekly to help realize our united vision for a love of reading. - Leads Professional Development presentations for K-2nd grade teachers about the importance of literacy and creating and maintaining calm, well-organized, and thematically thought-out classroom libraries.- Responsible for overseeing kindergarten through 2nd grade class library organization and effectiveness including decodables, Geodes, and books to take home.- Observes k-2 ELA lessons to provide feedback to classroom teachers on incorporating a Love of Reading spirit.- Sits in on Network level meetings to further our Love of Reading resources at Iluminar Elementary.

- Responsible for planning, prepping, and teaching 5 unique dance classes a day to grades K-4. - Writes, develops, and modifies curriculum to push for diversity and inclusion in dance education in a developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive way while also meeting all Rhode Island Core Art Standards.- Teaches 90-96 students daily (450 weekly).- Experience with specifying pedagogy to meet the needs of diverse learners and MLL scholars.- Assists other teachers throughout the school day (ex: arrival, lunch, recess, subbing, and dismissal support).- Plans, organizes, and choreographs three showcases outside of regular school hours annually for select 3rd and 4th grade performers.

- Responsible for preparing, planning, solo teaching, and overseeing small group “Fundations” (phonics instruction) to 15 kindergarten students daily. - Worked alongside the classroom teacher to develop a consistent routine, habits, and educational practices to best facilitate “Fundations” lessons with fidelity. - Responsible for the phonetic awareness and growth of 15 students from August (2023) to June (2024). - Collected measurable data through testing like MCLASS, MAPP, and ACCESS. - Made sure all lessons were planned with our multilingual and exceptional learners in mind.

Completed my M.A.E. in English Education

• Experience teaching ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, improvisation, contact improvisation, composition and choreography, creative movement, adult classes, dance history, theory, and education in the studio and in the classroom.• Delivered individual instruction to students.• Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.• Maintained all class records, including attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules.• Upheld all studio guidelines and legal requirements.• Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.

• Experience teaching ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, improvisation, contact improvisation, composition and choreography, creative movement, adult classes, dance history, theory, and education in the studio and in the classroom.• Delivered individual instruction to students.• Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.• Maintained all class records, including attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules.• Upheld all studio guidelines and legal requirements.• Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.

• Experience teaching ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, improvisation, contact improvisation, composition and choreography, creative movement, adult classes, dance history, theory, and education in the studio and in the classroom.• Delivered individual instruction to students.• Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.• Maintained all class records, including attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules.• Upheld all studio guidelines and legal requirements.• Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.

• Followed all studio's policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.• Built customer loyalty by engaging with and identifying needs of dance students.• Calculated pricing, scanned tags, applied discounts, collected payment and offered receipts to process transactions for tuition, competitions, privates, and dance apparel.• Assisted in strategic planning and setup of merchandise displays at recitals to promote target products and attract customer traffic.• Assisted average of 60 students per day as well as their families.• Answered questions about current scheduling in person, on the phone, and via email.• Fostered student retention by assessing and meeting needs.• Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts with the students as well as the parents.• Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.• Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.• Identified current dance trends and innovations to stay updated.• Worked closely with choreographers and fellow teachers to perfect performance.• Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.• Handled all delegated tasks ranging from scheduling, to cleaning, to sales, and studio tours.

• Taught Dance Appreciate to Undergraduate non-majors at Florida State University for the Spring 2019 term as part of my Graduate Student role.• Curated readings and viewings spanning from the 1800s to today.• Maintained designated office hours to tutor students and review course materials.• Delivered informative lectures and used research materials to help students grasp concepts.• Assisted students with developing thesis ideas, offering insight into resources and interview subjects.• Maintained confidential, thorough student records, updating information promptly following evaluations.• Created lesson plans to teach various aspects of dance, including aesthetics, cultural significance, human rights, and historic milestones.• Structured assignments with clear goals and criteria for assessment.• Increased student engagement by implementing various teaching methods and technologies in classroom.• Facilitated biweekly lecture sessions weekly in small group settings.• Used rubrics as tools to define expectations and improve students' overall learning.• Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.• Maintained FSU Canvas page containing schedule, syllabus, assignments and links to relevant sites.• Supervised group discussions, encouraging all students to share opinions in respectful, safe environment.• Worked closely with other educators to develop unique teaching strategies for use in classroom.• Wrote letters of recommendation for students pursuing job opportunities and internships.• Facilitated collaboration with other educators to brainstorm ideas and discuss methods to boost student learning.• Guided and supported students in building knowledge and aptitude by encouraging respectful discussions.• Held consistent office hours to assist students with class materials and topics.

• Followed established course outline to prepare lessons and convey information and enhance understanding of materials.• Instructed small student groups on individual aspects of subject matter.• Taught class of 20+ students in Dance History for undergraduate Dance Majors.• Utilized email, phone and in-person meetings to answer questions and mentor struggling students.• Adhered to university requirements for student assignments, testing and grading of work.• Kept classroom focused on academic and intellectual discussions to further students' critical thinking skills as well as understanding of materials presented.• Supported faculty clerical needs in the Dance department by preparing class materials, collecting assignments, stocking supplies and completing other support tasks.• Tracked class and student metrics including attendance, projects, and reports.• Analyzed data to assist professors with various projects.• Contributed to applied research projects in the Dance Studies field.• Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects to communicate grading.• Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.• Liaised between professors and students to provide information on subject matter, assignments and class expectations.• Oversaw students in group settings and offered academic guidance.• Supported department faculty with administrative assistance, as well as curriculum and research support.• Completed daily administrative tasks for professors as directed.• Assisted with research for academic publications.

• Experience teaching ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, improvisation, contact improvisation, composition and choreography, creative movement, adult classes, dance history, theory, and education in the studio and in the classroom.• Delivered individual instruction to students.• Helped with coordination and administration of complete dance program.• Planned choreography for group performances and family recitals.• Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.• Maintained all class records, including attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules.• Upheld all studio guidelines and legal requirements.• Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.• Set up appointments to coach students in additional techniques.• Choreographed dance numbers for student springtime recital.

• Experience teaching ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, improvisation, contact improvisation, composition and choreography, creative movement, adult classes, dance history, theory, and education in the studio and in the classroom.• Delivered individual instruction to students.• Helped with coordination and administration of complete dance program.• Planned choreography for group performances and family recitals.• Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.• Maintained all class records, including attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules.• Upheld all studio guidelines and legal requirements.• Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.• Set up appointments to coach students in additional techniques.• Choreographed dance numbers for student springtime recital.Maintained and coordinated the studio's Instagram account

Assisted with classroom responsibilities and monotired students.

Managed the outreach program connection the greater Orlando area to local dance education.Worked at multiple schools in Central Florida providing dance education to young students.

• Experience teaching ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, improvisation, contact improvisation, composition and choreography, creative movement, adult classes, dance history, theory, and education in the studio and in the classroom.• Delivered individual instruction to students.• Helped with coordination and administration of complete dance program.• Planned choreography for group performances and family recitals.• Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.• Maintained all class records, including attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules.• Upheld all studio guidelines and legal requirements.• Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.• Set up appointments to coach students in additional techniques.• Choreographed dance numbers for student springtime and summer recitals.