I am an education professional with:• A Master’s Degree in Education and 7 years of teaching experience• Knowledge of different pedagogical frameworks used to achieve student-led learning and achievement• Expertise in Learning Management Systems, specifically Canvas and Microsoft Teams• Excellent writing, presentation, and facilitation skills• Experience using SaaS, including Salesforce and Microsoft Office 365Currently, I’m an English Language Learner teacher. This is my 7th year as a teacher. I have additional years in retail and customer service. I also have experience as a content developer for the Middle School ELL department at Des Moines Public Schools, serving 11 middle schools and approximately 2,000 students. I have built online and blended courses in the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) based on the EL curriculum, ELL student levels, Standards-Referenced Grading Framework, and the ELPA 21 English Language Proficiency Standards. Lastly, I have served as the Professional Learning Community (PLC) facilitator for the ELL department. In this capacity, I used data to drive conversation and action for our ELLs. I led meetings and professional development to foster collaboration and culturally responsive teaching. I also worked with my principal and the district to ensure best practices were met.
Listed skills include Classroom, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, and Tutoring.