Elementary School Teacher
CurrentSuccessfully taught 2nd and 3rd graders to read, write, inquire, compute, discuss, and wonder. Facilitated the development of opinions, invited honest idea-sharing, provided thousands of sentence frames, provided high-quality science experiences, and prepared students for standardized tests. Participated in multiple committees and generated diverse learning opportunities. Forged strong relationships in the community and with students. Taught to CCS and NGS Standards. Data nerd, diversity and equity advocate.As School Garden Coordinator, I wrote and administered $20K in grants from 2020-2023. Responsibilities also included development & implementation of JES garden vision, staff/community coordination, and management of annual plant sale. Currently implementing a "Garden-to-Cafeteria" program that is anticipated to generate $1500 garden budget annually.My role as Experiential Learning Committee Team Lead allowed me to fund real-world learning opportunities for all grade levels outside of the classroom, educate & inspire peers on the benefits of education beyond the classroom, and bring our students into their communities throughout the school year.