Plans and implements curriculum and instructional programming initiatives to support high levels of teaching and learning from grades 7-12 across the district. Implements curriculum and instructional plans.Evaluates academic program goals.Assist with the preparation, adoption, and implementation of curriculum/instructional materials.Provides professional development and coaching sessions to district teachers.Works with teachers and administrators to… Show more Plans and implements curriculum and instructional programming initiatives to support high levels of teaching and learning from grades 7-12 across the district. Implements curriculum and instructional plans.Evaluates academic program goals.Assist with the preparation, adoption, and implementation of curriculum/instructional materials.Provides professional development and coaching sessions to district teachers.Works with teachers and administrators to develop implementation plans and enhance tools that support student learning among core content areas.Assists teachers in utilizing a variety of ongoing, instructional-based assessments to inform and differentiate classroom instruction.Assists principals and teachers in recognizing and responding to the multiple needs of diverse learners.Researches, teaches, and models best practices used to address learning needs. Assists with leading and implementing the district's continuous school improvement plan initiatives related to student academic achievement. Show less

Curated the library collection, ensuring a diverse and dynamic body of physical and electronic texts based on students' interests, ALA awards lists, and current cultural topics. Used Titlewave to audit the library collection by Dewey section to ensure representation and balance in the library resources. Maintained precise library records through Destiny Follett, cataloged new books, maintained circulation records, and completed annual inventory audits. Managed library… Show more Curated the library collection, ensuring a diverse and dynamic body of physical and electronic texts based on students' interests, ALA awards lists, and current cultural topics. Used Titlewave to audit the library collection by Dewey section to ensure representation and balance in the library resources. Maintained precise library records through Destiny Follett, cataloged new books, maintained circulation records, and completed annual inventory audits. Managed library and media budgets, requesting quotes and bids for large projects. Audited curriculum resources, assessments, and data communication practices to ensure all stakeholders have a clear and accurate understanding of students' learning. Facilitated ELA curriculum through textbook adoption and still serve as a regular advisor to the ELA team. Coached faculty as a designated Virtual Instruction Mentor and curriculum and assessment expert. Managed facilities projects: Tiger Den Learning Lab design and renovation, library redesign. Show less

English Teacher assigned to English 2, dual credit composition, and creative writing, using UBD to develop instructional pacing and scaffolding as well as using data to inform instruction through pre-and formative assessments. Monitored IEP compliance and used differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students in a CWC setting. Worked in a PLC team to audit district curriculum and begin revision to align grade-level pacing charts and assessment plans to Missouri Learning… Show more English Teacher assigned to English 2, dual credit composition, and creative writing, using UBD to develop instructional pacing and scaffolding as well as using data to inform instruction through pre-and formative assessments. Monitored IEP compliance and used differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students in a CWC setting. Worked in a PLC team to audit district curriculum and begin revision to align grade-level pacing charts and assessment plans to Missouri Learning Standards, resulting in a nearly 15 percent increase in state assessment performance after one year.Directed the department assessment models, using USATestPrep and teacher-created assessments to ensure mirrored, meaningful data cycles. Continued to seek professional growth through optional instructional technology, ISTE, and other modules. Show less

Instructor of writing and communications for media and business programs.COMM 110 Public SpeakingCOMM 121 Introduction to Contemporary Communication: A survey of communication from interpersonal to mass media, with an emphasis on understanding the current environment created by communication and technology.COMM141 Writing for Communications and Media: Fundamentals for writing in today's mass communications industries.COMM 223 Professional and Organizational… Show more Instructor of writing and communications for media and business programs.COMM 110 Public SpeakingCOMM 121 Introduction to Contemporary Communication: A survey of communication from interpersonal to mass media, with an emphasis on understanding the current environment created by communication and technology.COMM141 Writing for Communications and Media: Fundamentals for writing in today's mass communications industries.COMM 223 Professional and Organizational Communications: Self-branding, networking, and professional communications skills. COMM 345 Critical Approaches to Communications: An introduction to objective and interpretive communications theories. COMM 472 Strategic Communications Capstone 1: Developing a public relations campaign and curating a professional portfolio.BUS150 Business Communications: Appropriate rhetorical strategies for communicating in professional settings, including written, verbal, and non-verbal communication strategies. Show less

Subcontracted to write instructional content for Common Core ELA standards.

Contracted for various projects:Item Writing WorkshopsConducted Item Writing for the collaborative project between Questar Assessments (now NWEA) and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Drafted assessment items using prescribed passages and standards for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education End of Course assessments for grades 9 and 10, including items to assess the Speaking and Listening strand.MO LEAP Item WriterComposed… Show more Contracted for various projects:Item Writing WorkshopsConducted Item Writing for the collaborative project between Questar Assessments (now NWEA) and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Drafted assessment items using prescribed passages and standards for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education End of Course assessments for grades 9 and 10, including items to assess the Speaking and Listening strand.MO LEAP Item WriterComposed items for MO LEAP, a collaborative project between DESE and Questar AI (now NWEA). MO LEAP uses complex, diverse text to build instructional units to build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for high school students in grades 9 and 10. The project emphasizes analysis, evaluation, and synthesis through highly engaging, enriching content aligned to Missouri Learning Standards.Content and Bias ReviewConducted Content and Bias Review for the collaborative project between Questar Assessments (now NWEA) and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Reviewed, edited, and created assessment materials for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education End of Course assessments for grades 9 and 10, including assessment of the Reading Literature and Reading Information strands. Show less

Instructor of dual credit composition, rhetoric, and critical thinking:EN100 English Composition: Taught rhetorical knowledge; critical thinking, reading, and writing; and grammatical conventions, focusing on using the recursive writing process as students developed narrative, investigative, and evaluative writings. Major assignments included a Literacy Narrative essay, a Discourse Community analysis, an Investigative essay, and an evaluative essay (self-assessment).EN140… Show more Instructor of dual credit composition, rhetoric, and critical thinking:EN100 English Composition: Taught rhetorical knowledge; critical thinking, reading, and writing; and grammatical conventions, focusing on using the recursive writing process as students developed narrative, investigative, and evaluative writings. Major assignments included a Literacy Narrative essay, a Discourse Community analysis, an Investigative essay, and an evaluative essay (self-assessment).EN140 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking: Taught argumentative rhetoric and critical thinking, including argumentative appeals, logical fallacies, academic research, and argumentative writing. Major assignments include rhetorical analysis of persuasive media, researched and non-research argumentative essays, and an annotated bibliography. Show less

Delivered well-planned lessons that included cooperative structures and educational technology for ELA3, CWC ELA3, ELA2, Advanced ELA2, Short Story, and Dual Credit College Writing.Implemented Canvas LMS for major writing assignments, integrating Google Docs for tracking multiple drafts, peer review, and teacher feedback, gaining extensive experience in coaching students through multiple drafts in personal, analytical, persuasive and researched compositions.Maintained a 100… Show more Delivered well-planned lessons that included cooperative structures and educational technology for ELA3, CWC ELA3, ELA2, Advanced ELA2, Short Story, and Dual Credit College Writing.Implemented Canvas LMS for major writing assignments, integrating Google Docs for tracking multiple drafts, peer review, and teacher feedback, gaining extensive experience in coaching students through multiple drafts in personal, analytical, persuasive and researched compositions.Maintained a 100 percent pass rate for students taking the EN100 dual-credit exit exam.Worked as part of a small team to rewrite district ELA2 curriculum to align to CCSS in 2013 and to MLS in 2016, including total recreation of course pacing charts, pre-assessments, formative assessments, and post-assessments. Acheived 86.1 percent Proficient and Advanced on the English II EOC. Created the curriculum for Short Story, a semester elective for juniors and seniors.Honed my educational philosophies regarding minimizing homework, maintaining a standards-focused grade book, and using intuitive instructional technology for differentiation. Show less

Instructor of dual credit composition, rhetoric, and critical thinking:EN100 English Composition: Taught rhetorical knowledge; critical thinking, reading, and writing; and grammatical conventions, focusing on using the recursive writing process as students develop narrative, investigative, and evaluative writings. Major assignments include observation, remembering, investigative, and evaluative (self-assessment) essays.

While completing a two-year mentor/protege program, I implemented district curricula in Creative Writing, English Language Arts 3, English Language Arts 1. I worked with colleagues to begin horizontal and vertical alignment of the English department, establishing common priority skills and assessments.I piloted a thematic approach to teaching American Literature (as opposed to a chronological approach). I created and maintained a class website using Frontpage and HTML.

The ESO office, a division of Human Resources, was responsible for addressing the staffing needs of the company: interviews, new-hire selections, new-hire/re-hire training, corrective actions, and terminations.As Managerial Supervisor, my primary duty was to administer corrective actions, including suspensions and terminations, using HRIS to document and track employee violations of company policy. Other duties included, delegating tasks to the office staff, conducting… Show more The ESO office, a division of Human Resources, was responsible for addressing the staffing needs of the company: interviews, new-hire selections, new-hire/re-hire training, corrective actions, and terminations.As Managerial Supervisor, my primary duty was to administer corrective actions, including suspensions and terminations, using HRIS to document and track employee violations of company policy. Other duties included, delegating tasks to the office staff, conducting interviews, preparing employment paperwork, and coordinating other employee services. Show less

Trained and supervised 60-90 custodial, janitorial, and groundskeeping staff members. Employed walk-the-talk leadership by working beside staffers to complete daily operational functions. Created department scheduling to ensure area coverage and compliance with state and federal labor laws for seasonal and underaged employees.Maintained supplies inventories and budgets.Planned and executed special operational projects.Operated heavy machinery.

Trained and supervised a small staff of approximately 15 custodial and groundskeeping staffers.Maintained a daily schedule of operational tasks.

Worked as a groundskeeper.