Highly-skilled, results-oriented teacher leader talented in improving student outcomes, conducting and evaluating action research, creating and leading professional development, and practical knowledge of Gifted and ELL students. Core Qualifications Teacher Leader Program Facilitator: skilled in Strong Presentation Skills organizing and leading Professional Learning Innovative approaches to curriculum and technology Communities. integration Gifted Education Specialist with experience in Project Based Learning approach developing Education Plans for the Gifted and Aptitude for remaining flexible and collaborative, Talented student. performing differentiated instruction to ensure that Unsurpassed work ethic and communication skills every child's learning styles and abilities are A talent for developing and delivering creative addressed. hands-on lessons that captures and inspires a Experience in data driven instruction with successful child's imagination and breed success. student preparation for standardized testing.
Teacher Leader08/2010 to CurrentCoconut Grove ElementaryMiami, FLExperience teaching 3-5 grades, in both general education and gifted education settings. Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress. Analyzed school-wide data to drive instruction and develop school improvement action plans. Designed interdisciplinary multicultural units of study incorporating various technology tools to engage, inspire, and monitor student progress. Acted as Mathematics and Writing Coach, leading school-wide professional developments and facilitating professional learning communities. Acted as chairperson for the Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC), leading a team in writing the school improvement plan and holding meetings throughout the year with parents, community members, teachers, and administrators. Appointed Grade-Book Manager, assisting teachers in issues related to grade-book. Professional Development Liaison, responsible for organizing and leading workshops that focused on research based teaching practices to enhance the school's performance and build capacity amongst the instructional staff. Assisted administration in scheduling and school budgeting affairs. Coached an after school chess team, leading the team to a first place regional championship in 2011. Coached a morning mathematics enrichment club, leading the team to a first place district championship in 2015.
Teacher Fellow Conventions01/2011 to 01/2015Visited Jefferson County SchoolsLouisville, Kentuckyon a teacher leadership seminar that focused on the transition and implementation of the Common Core Standards Technology Integration Increased student achievement and standardized test scores through project-based learning methods of instruction, utilizing assessments to inform planning, and integrating technology to enhance learning and engagement for all students.
Teacher08/2009 to 06/2010Maya Angelou ElementaryMiami, FLFourth Grade Teacher: Reading Language Arts Taught 40 students of varied backgrounds in a departmentalized setting
Fourth Grade ESE Inclusion Teacher08/2008 to 06/2009Riverside ElementaryMiami, FLActed as chairperson for the Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC), leading meetings with teachers, parents, and community members that focused on school related issues. Led a team in writing the school improvement plan. Conducted after-school tutoring and intervention for English Language Learners. Skills and Experience Research and Leadership Created collaborative classroom experiences through teacher inquiry teams and action research groups.
Master of Science: Educational Leadership2015Florida International UniversityMiami, FL, USMaster of Science: Educational Leadership 2015 Florida International University Miami, FL
Bachelor of Arts: Theatre2002New York UniversityNew York, NY, USBachelor of Arts: Theatre/Dramatic Literature 2002 New York University New York, NY
Improvement Plan, Budgeting, Liaison, Mathematics, Progress, Scheduling, Teaching, Integration, Integrator, Award, Data Analysis, Marketing Analysis, Presentation Skills, Testing
