Dexter Community Schools, Dexter, MI- Instructional Coach

August 2017-present

• Support K-6 colleagues in instructional practices in the classroom

• Participated in the "Summer Writing Institute" at Columbia University's Teacher's College 

• Participated in the Washtenaw County Study of Early Literacy Practices (SOEL)

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Dexter Community Schools, Dexter, MI- Second grade Classroom Teacher

August 2016-August 2017​

• Active member of district English Language Arts committee

• Coached and supported second grade team members in the implementation of Lucy Calkin's Writer's Workshop 

• Member and Facilitator of Washtenaw Intermediate School District INTEL math initiative 

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Milan Area Schools, Milan, MI— Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher

August 2008-August 2016​

• Developed and implemented a 1:1 netbook program to enhance fifth grade curriculum

• Committee Chair of District Accreditation Committee

• Reader’s Apprenticeship and Assessment Literacy trained and active member of district initiative to improve reading and literacy throughout the district

 

Milan Area Schools, Milan, MI— Math Interventionist

April 2010- August 2016

• Designed a remedial classroom to support for struggling students in grades 3-5

 

Morongo Unified Schools, Twentynine Palms, CA—  Second and Third Grade Teacher

October 2006-June 2008​

• Third grade lead teacher- Conducted and organized grade level meetings, organized grade level activities

• Student Consultation Team member

• Developed and implemented a before school reading comprehension tutoring program for students who were below grade level