Secondary English teacher interested in furthering career through new experiences including online instruction and instructional coaching.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Simla High School
08.2012 - Current
Responsible for 9-12 grade instruction
Create and implement 9-12 grade English curriculum, including online courses
Analyze multiple data types to deliver more effective instruction
Facilitate district improvement as member of Superintendent Advisory Council
Balance multiple roles, including teacher, class sponsor, faculty advisor
Collaborate with middle school and elementary educators to align curriculum
Communicate with parents and community members to better meet student needs
504 Coordinator
Big Sandy School District
08.2024 - Current
Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with 504s
Facilitated 504 meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
Led and managed child study teams to develop academic and behavioral interventions to support students academically and socially.
Head Coach
Simla High School
01.2012 - 12.2019
Created and implemented practice plans for all levels of athletes
Organized coaching staff to provide effective instruction
Worked with student-athletes to set goals
Writing Consultant
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
01.2008 - 12.2012
Tutored over 500 students from a diverse linguistic, academic, cultural student body
Worked with over 100 ELL students over a four-year period
Understand the hierarchy of writing needs and how to prioritize academic feedback
Collaborated with colleagues to design and produce instructional materials for a diverse student population
Trained 15 new consultants to effectively apply pedagogical theories when working with students
Used student data to monitor instruction and implement instructional changes
Conducted classroom peer review sessions in various academic fields and ability levels
Instructed students from various academic disciplines in the conventions of academic writing
Student Teacher
Mitchell High School
08.2011 - 05.2012
Taught ninth-grade English in a Social Studies/English co-taught class and teach varying grade levels in solo-taught classes
Applied knowledge of writing across the curriculum to effectively teach writing skills within Social Studies curriculum
Aligned instruction with TAP (Teacher Advancement Program) standards to be a more effective teacher
Collaborated with colleagues during daily PLC meetings to monitor and respond to student academic growth
Analyzed MAP and CSAP data to monitor student progress and instructional effectiveness
Student Teacher
Jenkins Middle School
10.2011 - 12.2011
Taught sixth-grade Literature in both advanced classes and classes designed for struggling students
Delivered effective instruction to several students with IEPs
Worked effectively with many special needs students
Analyzed data to align instruction with student ability levels
Utilized IEP and ILP accommodations to ensure academic and social growth of students
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
12-2020
Skills
Well-versed in Adobe suite
Create and maintain digital resources for students, particularly for ELA instruction
Utilize research-based best reading practices in classroom instruction
E-sports coach
Student Teaching
Mitchell High School, 08/01/11, 05/31/12, Taught ninth-grade English in a Social Studies/English co-taught class and teach varying grade levels in solo-taught classes, Applied knowledge of writing across the curriculum to effectively teach writing skills within Social Studies curriculum, Aligned instruction with TAP (Teacher Advancement Program) standards to be a more effective teacher, Collaborated with colleagues during daily PLC meetings to monitor and respond to student academic growth, Analyzed MAP and CSAP data to monitor student progress and instructional effectiveness
Jenkins Middle School, 10/01/11, 12/31/11, Taught sixth-grade Literature in both advanced classes and classes designed for struggling students, Delivered effective instruction to several students with IEPs, Worked effectively with many special needs students, Analyzed data to align instruction with student ability levels, Utilized IEP and ILP accommodations to ensure academic and social growth of students
Coaching Experience
Simla High School, Head Coach, 01/01/12, 12/31/19, Created and implemented practice plans for all levels of athletes, Organized coaching staff to provide effective instruction, Worked with student-athletes to set goals
Mitchell High School, C-Team Coach/Volunteer, 02/01/12, 05/31/12, Communicated with parents to ensure their child’s success on and off the field, Coordinated with parents, league officials, and community members to ensure the safety and well-being of all youth athletes, Collaborated with coaching staff to facilitate practices
Select Work History
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS), Writing Consultant, 01/01/08, 12/31/12, Tutored over 500 students from a diverse linguistic, academic, cultural student body, Worked with over 100 ELL students over a four-year period, Understand the hierarchy of writing needs and how to prioritize academic feedback, Collaborated with colleagues to design and produce instructional materials for a diverse student population, Trained 15 new consultants to effectively apply pedagogical theories when working with students, Used student data to monitor instruction and implement instructional changes, Conducted classroom peer review sessions in various academic fields and ability levels, Instructed students from various academic disciplines in the conventions of academic writing
Timeline
504 Coordinator
Big Sandy School District
08.2024 - Current
English Teacher
Simla High School
08.2012 - Current
Head Coach
Simla High School
01.2012 - 12.2019
Student Teacher
Jenkins Middle School
10.2011 - 12.2011
Student Teacher
Mitchell High School
08.2011 - 05.2012
Writing Consultant
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
01.2008 - 12.2012
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management