2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year , Educators Rising State Coordinator, 2020 NEA Foundation for Teaching Excellence Illinois Awardee with over sixteen years of education experience and a Doctorate in Teaching & Learning.
Skills
Public Speaker
Published Author/Writer
PD District Planner & Provider
EdD Research Expertise
Teach Plus Policy Fellow
School Improvement Leader
Coaching/Mentoring Pipeline Developer
Strong Communication Skills
Experience
07/2020 to Current
Academic DeanDorsey Schools – Wayne, MI,
Enhanced DTHS operations by leading and developing district improvement plans and realigning procedures to align with changing trends in education.
Planned all professional development for two districts and presented workshops regularly.
Developed partnerships and a recruitment plans for our educator pipeline.
Collaborated and provided leadership and support to all stakeholders.
Authored, implemented, and lead the Educator Mentoring Program for two school districts (#230 and #232).
Led coaching and mentoring for all educators, and completed evaluations.
Collaborated with other administrators to identify needs, develop resources, and improve district conditions.
Improved individual departments by working closely with Educators to rewrite curriculum, improve resource utilization, and modernize equipment.
Strategized and implemented methods for streamlining processes, controlling costs and modernizing operations.
Hired and recruited new staff members.
08/2008 to 07/2020
High School English TeacherPeoria Unified School District – Peoria, AZ,
Taught Advanced Placement English (Rhetoric and Communications), Shakespeare, Composition, Poetry, Drama, Creative Writing, American Literature, English III, English IV, and ACT Prep to 11th and 12th grade students
Created and implemented English I, II, III, IV, and AP Curriculum
Designed compelling lesson plans focused on literature and writing
Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for all students
Collaborated cross-functionally with other subject teachers to build strong support networks and educational frameworks for students
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials
Combined classroom management plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability
Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education
Employed a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently
Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction
Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children
Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion
Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students that encompassed multimedia learning tools
Served on the School Improvement Committee, Curriculum Alignment Committee, Crisis Committee, Response to Intervention Team, and the Entertainment Committee
Served as the Student Council Advisor, Drama Director, Polar Plunge Team Coordinator, Spring Musical Director and Choreographer, Talent Show Coordinator, Jazz Show Participant, Homecoming Week Coordinator, and Gamers Club Supervisor
Served as the Supervising Teacher to two Illinois State University Student-Teachers
Organized fundraising campaigns for Special Olympics, which raised over $10,000
Organized countless after school activities for students, parents, faculty, and staff
Represented the Dwight Education Association as Chief Negotiator
Earned positive feedback from students and parents, which led to nomination for ILTOY
02/2008 to 08/2008
Secondary English TeacherFlorence Unified School District – Florence, AZ,
Taught middle school and high school students who were identified as having learning/emotional/behavioral disabilities in an alternative, self-contained school setting
Supervised and monitored students academically, emotionally, and behaviorally
Composed daily lesson plans, maintained a positive learning environment, and recorded daily records of student behavior/progress
Assisted students in revising their writing
Assisted in the updating of student IEP goals
Provided continuous evaluation of program operations as compared with established mission and set parameters
Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public
Observed and documented behaviors and actions of students
Tracked class attendance and student progress
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials
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