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New Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States

Freedom, Pennsylvania, United States

· Won a $750 grant for flexible seating through the Beaver County Education Trust· Created inquiry-based units on Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to provide students with a base in using the Adobe Creative Cloud · Generated curriculum for computer applications classes for ninth grade students· Guided 110 students through critical thinking projects around Google Suite of applications including Docs, Slides, and Sheets· Collaborated with ninth grade team members on plan… Show more · Won a $750 grant for flexible seating through the Beaver County Education Trust· Created inquiry-based units on Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to provide students with a base in using the Adobe Creative Cloud · Generated curriculum for computer applications classes for ninth grade students· Guided 110 students through critical thinking projects around Google Suite of applications including Docs, Slides, and Sheets· Collaborated with ninth grade team members on plan phases in multi-tiered systems of support · Planning new curricular focus for 2023-2024 schoolyear focused on K-12 computer science framework, NGSS standards and cross cutting themes, and ISTE standards· Coordinating with district leadership and department member to shape district curricular plan for Business and Computer Science curriculum from K-12· Regularly volunteer for school and student support opportunities including homecoming dance Show less

Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, United States

· Planned 2021-2022 9th grade curriculum with central office staff around Macbeth, A Raisin in the Sun, The House on Mango Street, Night, Maus, and The Book Thief· Plan daily content that meets the individual needs of learners while advancing learning goals of the district· Focus on engaging students with gamification and active learning · Data driven instruction planning based on student feedback and formative assessment data· Utilize wide variety of techniques to reach all… Show more · Planned 2021-2022 9th grade curriculum with central office staff around Macbeth, A Raisin in the Sun, The House on Mango Street, Night, Maus, and The Book Thief· Plan daily content that meets the individual needs of learners while advancing learning goals of the district· Focus on engaging students with gamification and active learning · Data driven instruction planning based on student feedback and formative assessment data· Utilize wide variety of techniques to reach all students including the Pomodoro Method of timing for focus, station rotations, and class jobs program to promote 21st century skills · Collaborate with co-teacher, planning partner, 9th grade team, colleagues in all grades, and Right Start Advising team to deliver synergized instruction across levels and classrooms· Selected by Administration to teach IB Citizenship · Compose and adapt plans with IB Citizenship collaborative planning team to instill school’s values and create camaraderie among students· Advance departmental and school reading goals with Sustained Silent Reading Club· Supervisor for multiple students for personal projectsMustang Academy English 9 & Cotaught English 9 Fall 2020 – Spring 2021· Actively participate in a collaborative planning environment to generate engaging lessons for 9th grade students· Established routines and rapport with an average of 125 learners· Engaged with colleagues in multiple committee assignments including New Teacher committee and Mustang Academy planning committee · Member of a federally funded tutoring cohort to promote student achievement· Served as a mentor for incoming freshman students during Meade Summer Orientation program Show less

Developed a comprehensive program for new employee success as a member of a University wide Human Resources committeeCo-ordinate with full time office staff on assigned projects such as the proofing reading and editing of University Accreditation documents and presentationInteract regularly with top University officials and perform general clerical duties

Greensburg

Created company website and assisted with public relations effortsWorked directly with customers to find aesthetically pleasing cost effect solutions Designed process efficiency techniques to reduce time spent per job

Master Of Science - Ms, Education Leadership

Master Of Science - Ms, Curriculum And Instruction

Teaching Certification, English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi

Bachelor’S Degree, Labor And Employee Relations

Activities and Societies: SHRM-SLER Gained detailed knowledge of labor relations and human resources. Focused studies in leadership.