National Board certified teacher who excels in student engagement, rapport with parents and colleagues, and instructional practices. Has been voted teacher of the year twice during her time at Lebanon Junction Elementary school. Loves connecting with students, staff, and parents in order to foster student emotional, social, and academic growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher Full Time
Bullitt County Schools
Bullitt County, United States
07.2015 - Current
3rd grade collaborative classroom teacher plan instruction based on state content standards, assess student achievement, provide enrichment and support services based on student need, communicate effectively and clearly with guardians and colleagues.
Catalyst Cohort Member collaborate with other educators about the use of AI to plan authentic, engaging instruction (project based learning tasks)
Instructional Leadership Team Member serve as team lead for grade-level teachers; identify school-wide problems and create solutions for servicing a diverse student body.
Professional Development Presenter facilitate teacher growth through engaging presentations on current educational theories, pedagogy, and practices.
School Technology Integration Specialist Served for two years by pioneering new technology in the classroom and introducing those technologies to staff.
Math and Science Instructional Designer Collaborated with school leaders to design engaging instruction based on student assessment data using the state content standards.
Bullitt Cloud Academy Pilot Teacher Selected by administration to teach in the new virtual school created by the district during the pandemic.
Elementary Education Teacher Full Time
Hardin County Schools
Hardin County, United States
07.2010 - 06.2015
Intermediate Grades Educator planned instruction based on state content standards, assessed student achievement, provided enrichment and support services based on student need, communicated effectively and clearly with guardians and colleagues.
Professional Development Presenter facilitated teacher growth through engaging presentations on current educational theories, pedagogy, and practices.
Textbook Creation Created a digital science textbook and received a grant for a classroom set of iPads.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education, Teacher Leader
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY
05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05-2010
Skills
Engagement and rapport
Technology integration
Parent-teacher communication
Team collaboration
Classroom management
Patience and flexibility
Growth mindset
Special education
Accomplishments
National Board Certification in middle childhood (generalist)
Voted teacher of the year by faculty and staff at Lebanon Junction Elementary during the 2016-2017 and 2023-2024 school years
Student voted favorite classroom to be in and teacher to be principal for the day in the 2023-2024 school year
Certification
National Board Certification (middle childhood generalist)
Special Education (LBD)
Elementary Education (general education)
Timeline
Elementary Education Teacher Full Time
Bullitt County Schools
07.2015 - Current
Elementary Education Teacher Full Time
Hardin County Schools
07.2010 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Special Education, Teacher Leader
Full-Time Elementary School Homeroom Teacher at Gang Seo International SchoolFull-Time Elementary School Homeroom Teacher at Gang Seo International School