Results-driven Education Specialist with a passion for engaging and coaching educators with high quality leadership, meaningful professional development, and strong mentor support to help them reach their goals and realize their best potential.

KEY STRENGTHS

▪       Proven curriculum and instruction design strategies that result in student motivation, engagement, and achievement ▪       Strong leadership skills with continuous improvement background ▪       ­Advanced use of instructional technology in the classroom and professional staff development ▪       Expert in assessment techniques, strategies, and evaluation ▪       Demonstrated research skills in classroom and community projects­

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
August 2011 - present ­August 2009 - June 2011		Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Middle Grades Science and Math/Tech Integration Specialist Salem-Keizer Public Schools  Salem, Oregon Middle School Math Teacher & Program Coordinator ▪       ­Pioneered the integration of new assessment, presentation, and teaching technologies into the math curriculum in order to increase student engagement ▪       Created Continuous Classroom Improvement (CCI) program to boost student motivation and achievement using individual reflection and immediate feedback ▪       Awarded $4500 grant to fund assessment technology and CCI research ▪       Led staff trainings in the optimal use of classroom assessment technology and the CCI program ▪       Empowered students with rigorous and relevant lesson plans, and the expectation of taking control of their own improvement and achievement ▪       Designed inquiry-based and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners ▪       Collaborated with PLC team to reach goals throughout the year ▪       Parent and staff recommendations are available on request­
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­January 2006 - May 2009		Albuquerque Public Schools  Albuquerque, New Mexico Middle School Teacher Leader ▪       ­Led successful grade-level team of teachers in raising state test scores in all content areas ▪       Coordinated academic interventions alongside colleagues for struggling students ▪       Facilitated very high student achievement on state tests in science ▪       Secured funding for school weather station through $2600 APS/Qwest Grant ▪       Partnered with area scientists and other professionals to develop in-class site demonstrations and real-life science lessons ▪       Launched peer helper program with counselors to prevent and address bullying and to address other student needs­

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

M.A. Science Education, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT, 2010

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­B.A. Elementary Education, New Mexico Highlands University, Rio Rancho, NM, 2006

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▪       ­Oregon State Initial II Teacher Certification (K-8), 2011

▪       Highly-qualified Mathematics (K-8), 2007

▪       Middle-level Science Endorsement, 2009

Outstanding Student Teacher Award, NMHU, 2006­