- Planned and taught rigorous curriculum with data-driven instruction in all subjects to students with range of academic and behavior needs to achieve maximum academic potential for each child and meet IEP goals- Served as Science/Social Studies Instructional Lead (2013-14) and Writing Instructional Lead (2012-13) for kindergarten team by planning and scripting effective techniques for teaching content and aligning teaching with unit assessments, Common Core Standards and Louisiana Grade… Show more - Planned and taught rigorous curriculum with data-driven instruction in all subjects to students with range of academic and behavior needs to achieve maximum academic potential for each child and meet IEP goals- Served as Science/Social Studies Instructional Lead (2013-14) and Writing Instructional Lead (2012-13) for kindergarten team by planning and scripting effective techniques for teaching content and aligning teaching with unit assessments, Common Core Standards and Louisiana Grade Level Expectations- Differentiated reading instruction through an organized center rotation with direct instruction for guided reading and phonics, independent phonics word work, and group work time at literacy work stations - Accommodated ELL students with repeated instructions, picture clues, and manipulatives for extra support- Taught writing and science/social studies whole group to 31 students (2012-13)- Targeted most struggling math students through daily small group, pull out instruction (2012-13) Show less

- In-class support for first grader with autism, mental disabilities and legal blindness in educational areas including academics, self-help, communication, social skills and motor skills- Taught Response to Intervention (RTI), Tier 3, pull-out reading and math groups for first and second graders

- Co-taught four first grade writing classes- Taught small group, push-in math in second grade and phonemic awareness and spelling in first grade - Backward planned K-2 English language arts benchmark tests aligned with end of year Terra Nova exam

- Assisted in four-year-old class during 3 week program between end of school year and start of summer camp- Worked one-on-one with children who needed special attention- Collaborated with head teacher to prepare art projects, outdoor activities and alternatives for rainy days- Worked each June for four years

- Volunteered 4 hours/week with toddlers at the daycare center located on campus

- Conducted research on the importance of international NGOs in promoting the protection of indigenous human rights in Ecuador- Culminated in 28 page final paper- Presented capstone research to faculty and students of the International Affairs Department

- Compiled online media responses to reports and press releases issued by each division for researchers and other staff to stay up to date on all reactions to statements their division issued- Created a Microsoft Access database for organizations' and individuals' contact information, sorted and easily searchable by defining characteristics the permanent staff deemed necessary- Collected and updated contact information for individuals and organizations in Cambodia to aid field… Show more - Compiled online media responses to reports and press releases issued by each division for researchers and other staff to stay up to date on all reactions to statements their division issued- Created a Microsoft Access database for organizations' and individuals' contact information, sorted and easily searchable by defining characteristics the permanent staff deemed necessary- Collected and updated contact information for individuals and organizations in Cambodia to aid field researcher- Transcribed Spanish language interviews needed for possible use in future report Show less