A full time elementary teaching position where I can utilize my enthusiasm and energetic attitude to engage students while employing a wide range of teaching strategies. I desire to grow and develop my leadership skills, while establishing myself as a highly qualified and respected educator.
University of Alabama in Huntsville: 2006 - 2009
Graduated with Honors December 2009 - Magna Cum Laude
B.A. Elementary Education (K-6 Certification)
Minor in Collaborative Education
University of Texas San Antonio, San Antonio, TX: 2003 - 2005
Undergrad requirements
Goal-driven and dedicated professional educator committed to academic and social development of every student
Flexibility - Ensures every learning style and ability is addressed
High levels of creativity and resourcefulness - Creates unique, engaging lesson plans
Strong planning and organizational skills -
Manages challenging student behavior - Immense ability to calmly and effectively control disruptive behavior and refocus student energy
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills - Fosters meaningful professional relationships with students, staff, and parents
Well versed in state core curriculum content standards
Hampton Cove Elementary School – Fall 2009
Third Grade, August – October
Developed unit and lesson plans that encouraged, enabled, and engaged the 22 students in my classroom
Created lesson plans and hands-on activities that supported the various learning styles and individual needs to engage all students
Planned and implemented whole class, small group, and one-on-one instruction
Utilized learning centers, technology, and manipulatives to introduce new topics
Incorporated a wide array of materials and resources to accommodate multiple aptitudes and students’ various academic needs
Used positive behavioral supports to effectively manage classroom behaviors
Collaborated with various faculty to enhance learning experiences for students
Attended and participated in professional development; parent-teacher conferences; PTA meetings; data meetings; monthly special education meetings; team and faculty meetings
Second and Third Grade Collaborative, October - November
Successfully created and implemented a completely integrated science lesson for 10 students using the H.A.S.P. kit
Used various manipulatives/learning games to enhance student learning
Tailored my lessons based on students’ various learning styles, needs, using the Alabama Alternative Assessment Curriculum Guide - Significant improvement noted over the course of my instruction
Madison City School Summer Enrichment Program - Summer 2008
Assisted in teaching a summer program designed for children with developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders
Huntsville City Schools, Alabama - Academic Year 2012-Present
Third Grade
Huntsville City Schools, Alabama - Academic Year 2011/2012
Second Grade
Onin Staffing - Ridgecrest Elementary Intervention Tutor - 2010 –Present
Tutor grade level students in grades K-5
Mentor and tutor at-risk students as well as students who are functioning at and above grade level studies
Manage the intervention classroom (behavior management) on a daily basis
Manage challenging student behavior calmly and effectively
Huntsville City Schools Substitute Positions - 2010
Nine-week substitution position at Hampton Cove Elementary School teaching 3rd grade
Developed lesson plans that supported different learning styles - Motivated student learning for various student aptitudes and abilities
Planned and implemented whole class, small group, and one-on one instruction
Incorporated a wide array of resources to engage various academic needs
Attended faculty meetings; data meetings; PTA; conferences with parents
Collaborated with other staff members on lessons and projects
USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB, TX 2003 – 2005
Student Aide/Office Clerk, GS-326-03
Oversaw the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine student education library, audiovisual equipment support for approximately 6,000 students each year
Audiovisual equipment operation and setup as well as troubleshooting
Inventoried course textbooks; issued books and equipment
Developed and executed entire academic course reproduction activities
Scheduled instructor classrooms using automated “Scheduler” system
Performed various administrative duties as mission required
Lee v. Macon Consent Decree Training- UAH, Huntsville
Instructional Strategies- UAH, Huntsville
Alabama Reading Initiative- UAH, Huntsville, AL
Positive Behavioral Support and Intervention Strategies - UAH, Huntsville, AL
Science in Motion- UAH, Huntsville, AL 2010
SAEA member and officer, March 2007 –2 010
Kappa Delta Pi member, March 2008 – present
SCEC member and officer, March 2008-2010
Dean’s List- UAH Fall 2009
Ridgecrest - Family And Schools Together (FAST) 2010 - Present
Ridgecrest Elementary – Safety Patrol
Camp Autism Counselor- 2009
Cheerleader Coach, 2010 - Present