Experienced with methodologies that encourage student to student interactions, field-based instruction, classroom labs, and problem solving skills. Integrate student's earlier knowledge to further improve learning goals. Scaffold and differentiate instruction to support learning. Cultivate meaningful relationships with students, their parents and team members to develop a warm learning environment that is all inclusive.
Professional Experience
08/2014 to Current
Classroom TeacherSaint Louis Public School District
Assess student's growth in reading using Running Records, Guided Reading and data from Acuity and Star tests.
Develop and implement curriculum that integrated science and literacy skills.
Collaborate with grade level teams, Academic Instructional Coach, and Administration to build student success Design and Implement cross curriculum lesson plans supporting STEM Improve literacy skills by developing and implementing cross curricular lesson plans that included Guided Reading.
Use subject note booking, Science, Math, ELA and Social Studies, to support and deepen student learning, develop data collecting, and note taking skills.
Integrate character education throughout daily classroom instruction.
Summer School, 5th grade, Mullanphy ILC, Saint Louis Public School District, June 2014 Instruct students of all ages to further develop their learning skills in ELA and Math Design, implement and facilitate problem based learning plans that used cross curricular skills and focused on literacy skills.
Integrate character education throughout daily classroom instruction.
08/2009 to 06/2014
St. Louis Public School District
Implemented science program that included STEM problem based learning using on District's guidelines.
Collaborated with Gateway Greening to design a school garden program for students that utilized native Missouri plants.
Implemented a Garden to Table cooking class for students.
Collaborated with grade level teams, Academic Instructional Coach, and Administration to build student success Designed and incorporated cross curriculum lesson plans supporting STEM Integrated character education throughout classroom instruction.
Summer School, 5th grade, Peabody Elementary, 2013 Instructed students to further develop their learning needs in Math and ELA Designed, implemented and facilitated problem based learning lesson plans that used cross curricular skills and focused on literacy skills.
Instructor and facilitator for the Lego Robotics summer school program (STEM) and assisted in organizing and supervising the annual robotics event for students and parents.
Integrated character education throughout classroom instruction.
08/2009 to 12/2009
Substitute Teacher
03/1994 to 01/2009
First Impressions Studio Inc － Kirkwood, MO
As owner and manager of a successful retail business, my responsibilities included identifying market trends, buying and pricing product, establishing and maintaining vendor relationships, merchandising, advertising, financial accounting and managing sales staff.
Bachelor of Arts: Media StudiesWebster UniversityMedia Studies
2013
Character Education Certification - Character Plus - UMSL
Scientist in Residence STEM Professional Development - Maryville University
STEM Problem Based Learning Professional Development - Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy - July 2014 & December 2014
Interests
Board of Directors - Special Business District - City of Kirkwood
Served 3-year term
Director of Special Events - City of Kirkwood
Duties included Media Management and Marketing for the events and the organization of entertainment, food, and public safety. Responsibilities also included enlistment and organization of vendors and volunteer staff to work all areas of the events as well as solicitation of event funding.
CIVIC ACTIVITIES Board of Directors - Special Business District - City of Kirkwood Served 3-year term Director of Special Events - City of Kirkwood Duties included Media Management and Marketing for the events and the organization of entertainment, food, and public safety. Responsibilities also included enlistment and organization of vendors and volunteer staff to work all areas of the events as well as solicitation of event funding.
Master's Degree : Secondary Education Certification - Elementary Education grades 1-6, Middle School Science grades 5-9 Bachelor of Arts : Media Studies Character Education Certification - Character Plus - UMSL
Scientist in Residence STEM Professional Development - Maryville University STEM Problem Based Learning Professional Development - Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy - July 2014 & December 2014
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