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Implemented Personalized Learning best practices. Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning goals with an equity focus. Engaged learners through creative use of technology. Nominated for District 112 Teacher of the Year (2020)

Integrated STEM magnet theme with regular curriculum. Implemented equity best practices focused on culturally responsive teaching, conscious discipline, and Personalized Learning. Certification in Personalized Learning (2020)

Eagan, Minnesota, United States

Guided students through Leader in Me curriculum emphasizing seven habits. Created learning experiences in line with state standards and magnet objectives of outdoor learning and health sciences. Engaged emerging math learners through Advantage Math Recovery (AVMR). Taught literacy and math with a workshop model approach. Completed 80+ hours of professional development focused on outdoor education with partner organizations including The Minnesota Zoo and Jeffers Foundation.

Champlin, Minnesota, United States

Implemented targeted math interventions with Cumulative Place Value. Created learning experiences and extensions in line with the environmental science magnet theme.

River Tree School

Lead implementation of Singapore Math Curriculum by developing teacher training curriculum and mentoring teachers in Singapore Math methods and applications. Planned, taught, and adapted lessons to meet Classical Education approach. Developed Life Sports program for students in grades 3+ focused on overall fitness, distance running, and cross country skiing. Directed plays in the annual Shakespeare Festival.

Integrated classical pedagogy and philosophy into classroom instruction. Designed physical education curriculum for first through seventh grade emphasizing team-building activities. Planned fundraising event to meet school budget objectives of over $50,000.

· Contacted potential customers by phone and closed sales of products and publications · Processed internet orders · Customer service and data entry

-Taught saxophone lessons to studio of six students-Prepared students for Wisconsin Music Education Association solo and ensemble competition and solo performances

· Conducted self-guided research involving several projects in environmental, colonial, and early modern history · Completed large scale project as well as a 50-page paper concerning environmental history of Oregon Territory · Presented results of research to over 50 library research fellows

-Oversaw all climbing tower activities-Maintained Climbing tower according to American Camp Association standards-Facilitated instructional classes on climbing

Problem solver-served as liaison between troops and camp promptly resolving logistical issues-scheduled troops for daily activities and oversaw staff running program

Master Of Arts, Elementary Education And Teaching

Teacher education initial licensure in Minnesota Member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) since 2015 Member.

Ba, History

Activities and Societies: Newberry Library Seminar in the Humanities 2008, University of Minnesota Studies in International Development.

Bm, Saxophone Performance

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Alpha professional musicians fraternityGraduated with honors Dean's List 2005-2009 all terms

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