Design and illustrate images, graphics, and icons for picture books and more at Zoybooks LLC.

•Develops and teaches a variety of engaging art-related classes for students ages 4 and up.•Supports and participates in community programming provided by the art center.

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• Develops and presents professional development training sessions ranging from 10 - 100 adult participants in both in-person and virtual environments; leads and facilitates question and answer sessions and content following these presentations• Writes and publishes informational content and tutorials for customers in a warm and accessible tone within appropriate timelines• Collects, analyzes, and researches participant data and feedback to customize and optimize future user experiences for increased interest, relevance, and engagement.• Schedules and provides individual and small group coaching to teachers and other educational professionals; follows up with teachers.• Creates engaging student lessons and activities (with a focus on Pre-K-2nd grade) that span across grade levels and disciplines to contribute to a gallery of resources for educators.• Creates video tutorials and written resources to demonstrate usage of SMART's educational technology tools; clear and easy-to-follow steps and communication.• Collaborates with fellow Global Adoption team members to provide training services locally, nationally, and globally to increase SMART Adoption and usage.• Collaborates with local, district-specific stakeholders to respond to area-specific educators' needs.

• Fully virtual/Zoom 2nd grade teacher in response to COVID-19 pandemic (2020 - present)• Designed a dynamic classroom Canvas webpage that prioritized easy navigation to optimize the user experience (parents, students, administration)• Collected, analyzed, and researched both student data and anecdotal observations to customize learning instruction and activities for increased interest and engagement• Reshaped curriculum & adapted instructional content for virtual online course• Contributed to creation of and built online curriculum modules for multiple subject areas (English/Language Arts & Social Studies) for educator use across the district• Incorporated live sessions, self-recorded videos, technology, and other activities for optimal engagement in the virtual setting.• Communicated and built positive relationships with all stakeholders (parents, colleagues, administrators) on a weekly basis to provide updates on student learning, progress, and objectives.• Utilized digital tools to facilitate learning: Zoom, Google Drive, Clever, RAZKids, Reading Eggs, Newsela, Prodigy Math, Zearn, EPIC!, Flipgrid, Kahoot!• Served on district Diversity & Inclusion Team to promote community-building and advocate for stakeholders across the district

• Utilized given and self-created curriculum materials to support changing student needs• Collected, analyzed, and researched both student data and anecdotal observations to customize learning instruction and activities for increased interest and engagement• STEM & Writing Committee member for grade level team; regularly collaborated with grade level team to assess student data, participate in professional learning and development, and problem solve• Served on district Diversity & Inclusion Team to promote community-building and advocate for stakeholders across the district

• Instructed English to students in China via online remote course• Provided specific feedback about student strengths, weaknesses, and performance to clients and customers• Adapted provided lessons and created engaging props and materials to present lesson material for increased student interest and engagement based on student data, observations, and research

• Provided pull-out and push-in special education services for students with special needs; collaborated with general education teachers & adapted activities as necessary for students to access general education curriculum

• Created interactive multimodal curriculum lessons aligned with FCPS standards of learning• Collected, analyzed, and researched both student data and anecdotal observations to customize learning instruction and activities for increased interest and engagement• Participated and collaborated in team meetings, IEP meetings, and professional learning• Provided Balanced Literacy training & professional learning for staff audience(K-3) during in-person sessions; provided literacy coaching and instructional support in implementation• Served as teacher mentor and advocate for student mentees in Mentor Works program (2015 – 2017)• Served as cooperating teacher for student attending George Mason University (Spring 2017)

• 4th Grade co-teacher for STEAM Academy; planned and implemented 4th grade reading, writing, and math curriculum; created supplemental materials for differentiation

• Collaborated with co-teacher on planning & implementation of three STEAM camps run through the course of the summer: Nature, Art, & Engineering.• Provided authentic hands-on activities targeting multiple disciplines and styles of learning