Focused Educator passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Skills
Classroom management
Materials sourcing
Multimedia instruction
Test preparation
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Curriculum development
Parental communication
Multitasking
Working collaboratively
Experience
Grade 3 Teacher, 01/2019 - Current Avon Public Schools – Avon, CT,
Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Color Guard Instructor, 08/2013 - 12/2019 Danbury Public Schools District – Danbury, CT,
Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
Worked with boosters, parents and school administrators to handle support functions.
Observed culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
Drafted and distributed packets for student-athletes outlining rules and expectations.
Checked equipment and monitored common areas to maintain neatness, organization and proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.
Coordinated scheduling and field and facility use with activities office.
Organized players' nights and other special events to promote sports program and cultivate positive relations with players, families and local community members.
Upheld safety of all team members during practice, exercise, game play and down times.
Military Police Investigator, 04/2007 - 04/2015 Ppg Industries, Inc. – Fort Walton Beach, FL,
Facilitated conflict-resolution by implementing protocols and investigating issues through resolution.
Directed investigations into off-base, off-duty traffic fatalities, including evidence analysis and determination of antecedent events and factors, resultant in identification and mitigation of dangerous intersection blind spots.
Recorded progress of each investigation and maintained accurate files on suspects.
Improved overall operations planning efficiency by appropriately supervising dispatch movement during security incidents.
Supervised maintenance of tactical plans and equipment while monitoring personnel, improving overall preparedness for emergencies.
Enforced military laws and regulations.
Composed reports on daily activities and incidents, which encompassed theft and damage to property, presence of unauthorized individuals and other unexpected situations.
Sales Associate, 05/2013 - 10/2014 Carters Oshkosh – City, STATE,
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques.
Coached team members on security risks and loss prevention to aid in mitigating store theft.
Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
Mentored team members in mastering sales techniques to consistently exceed objectives.
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
Met and consistently exceeded revenue targets with proactive, customer-specific suggestions of accessories and related items.
Education and Training
Master of Arts: TESOL (ESOL), Expected in - University Of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH GPA:
The program covers applicable theory in linguistics and in second language development, methods in teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing, current technologies for teaching English, and cultural competency and cultural diversity understanding.
3.83 GPA
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, Expected in 05/2019 - West Virginia State University - Institute, WV, GPA:
Students examine theories that influence developmental research, covering children's biological, emotional, social, and cognitive development. Students also evaluate current and classic research to identify both normal and abnormal aspects of child development.
Kappa Delta Pi Member
Dean's List Honoree (entire time enrolled)
Cum laude graduate
Associate of Arts: General Education, Expected in 12/2016 - Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College - Mount Gay, WV GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2006 - Scott High School - Madison, GPA:
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School Attended
University Of Cincinnati
West Virginia State University
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
