West Chester University June 2019 Master's Degree in Master of Education Major GPA 3.9
West Chester University January 2016 Special Education Certification PreK - 8th Major GPA 3.9
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania May 2010 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-6 Major GPA: 3.87 Overall GPA: 3.15
Certified In:Google Education Certification 1, Google Education Certification 2, Practices, Project Wild, First Aid and Safety, AED, Water Safety, Fire Safety, and Child Abuse Prevention Technology Experience: Computers, MSW 2010, MSPP 2010, MSE 2010, Smart Board, Glogster, Blogs, Wiki, Doc Cams, Google, Padlet, Google Docs, 85+ wpm, adobe connect and website design
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Inclusion Special Education Teacher Whitehall-Coplay Middle School, Whitehall, PA January 2023 - Present - Develop and implement Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for eligible students - Maintained accurate and comprehensive records, including IEP documentation, progress reports, incident reports, and communication logs, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. - Maintained open and regular communication with parents and guardians, providing updates on students' progress, discussing strategies for home support, and collaborating on individualized goals and interventions. - Delivered specialized instruction in areas such as literacy, numeracy, communication, social skills, and life skills, employing evidence-based practices and adapting curriculum content to meet individual student goals. - Collaborated with general education teachers, specialists, support staff, and parents to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to meeting students' educational and social-emotional needs, participating in team meetings and sharing insights and strategies. - Tailored instructional strategies and materials to meet the diverse learning needs of students with varying abilities and disabilities, employing various teaching techniques, assistive technologies, and adaptive resources. - Established and maintained a positive and inclusive classroom environment, fostering a sense of belonging and respect for all students, and managing behavior effectively using proactive and supportive strategies.
Emotional Support Teacher Whitehall-Coplay Middle School, Whitehall, PA August 2016 - January 2023 - Develop and implement Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for eligible students - Work with general education teachers to plan and implement student’s behavioral plans - Manage students’ behaviors while developing and teaching behavioral strategies - Assess student’s skills to determine their needs and develop effective teaching plans to meet each student’s abilities - Consistently teach positive behavior supports through Restorative Practices - Establish an exemplary classroom culture that balances high expectations with love and support - Develop and implement lesson plans for English, Reading, I/E, Math, Science, Social Studies on grade level and replacement curriculums for 6th and 7th-grade students
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 1st Grade Whitehall-Coplay School District, Whitehall, PA August 2015- October 2015
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 6th Grade Social Studies Whitehall-Coplay School District, Whitehall, PA January 2015 - June 2015 - Delivered student instruction through lectures and demonstrations - Prepared course of study and course objectives in accordance with curriculum guidelines - Maintained effective classroom management strategies - Participated in general school duties as requested, such as data and team meetings - Assigned and corrected homework - Administered and graded tests, recorded results and calculated grades accordingly - Utilized appropriate audiovisual aids to supplement instruction
Daily Substitute Teacher Whitehall-Coplay School District, Whitehall, PA Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem, PA September 2011 – June 2016 - Followed and taught lesson plans assigned by permanent teacher; for students in Kindergarten through Eighth grade - Maintained effective classroom management strategies - Determined appropriate consequences for inappropriate behavior - Participated in general school duties as requested -Completed appropriate report forms for subject teachers and academic supervisors - Taught English, Math, History, Science, Learning Support and Literacy Strategies
Kindergarten Teacher / Two's Teacher / Summer Camp Teacher KinderCare, Exton, PA and Chalfont, PA June 2010 - August 2011 - Monitored daily field trips and transported the children - Created and implemented daily lesson planned based on P.A. Standards - Coordinated with other teachers during meetings - Watched school aged children over the summer and afternoons - Demonstrated professionalism dealing with parents and staff members
Student Teaching, Kindergarten Saint Columba Elementary School, Bloomsburg, PA March 2010 - May 2010 - Accepted teaching responsibility for a kindergarten class in mathematics, reading, science, and social studies. - Developed and implemented a two week unit, "Nutrition" to rainse student awareness of their health - Planned and led a field trip to the local Giant Food Store to show students first-hand about nutrition - Implemented a variety of teaching methods to assist students with learning disabilities - Utilized computer technology to enhance lesson plans and student learning
Student Teaching, Third Grade Saint Columba Elementary School, Bloomsburg, PA January 2010 - March 2010 - Teaching responsibility for the third grade class in Mathematics, Reading, Spelling, Science, and Social Studies - Developed and implemented a two week unit, "Light and Sound" to raise student awareness of the environment around them - Implemented a variety of teaching methods to assist students with special disabilities
Practicum, Fifth and Sixth Graders Central Columbia Middle School, Bloomsburg, PA Blue Jay Soar Summer Program July 2009 - Gained classroom experience assisting students in a diverse environment - Observed classroom teacher utilizing effective techniques in classroom management and differentiated instruction - Experience interacting with children on several different learning levels in the same classroom setting
Childcare Suburban North Family YMCA, Catasauqua, PA June 2012 - August 2011 Bloomsburg Area YMCA, Bloomsburg, PA January 2005 - May 2010 Brandywine Valley YMCA, Coatesville, PA May 2005 - May 2010 - Supervised children from the ages six weeks to ten years - Maintained a safe and fun environment for the children - Experience interacting successfully with children with autism - Watched school aged children over the summer (Kids Club) - Created and implemented age appropriate activities for school-aged children - Demonstrated professionalism in dealing effectively with parents
HONORS, AWARDS, AND ORGANIZATIONS Middle School Student Council Advisor, Whitehall-Coplay Middle School August 2018 - Present - Develop positive relationships with parents, school, and the community - Exhibit sound judgment while executing responsibilities and functions - Collaborate with others to develop and implement school-wide activities including, dances, Pep Rallies, Spirit Weeks, Canned Food Drives, and Holiday Hope Chest drives-
Dean's list recipient - Scholars in Service Educational Award January 2009 and May 2009
Husky Ambassadors Bloomsburg, PA August 2008- May 2010 - Selected to serve in campus leadership position representing Bloomburg University at special events - Elected to Executive Board as Treasurer 2009-2010 - Collaborated with alumni - Strengthened public speaking skills in providing tours to prospective students and families
Alpha Phi Omega Bloomsburg, PA January 2007 - May 2010 - Active member of national service organization - Elected to Executive Board as Fellowship 2008 - 2009 - Elected to Executive Board as Treasurer 2009 - 2010 - Enthusiastically completed thirty plus hours of service each semester
VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTS
Healthy Kids Day Bloomsburg Area YMCA, Bloomsburg, PA January 2007 - June 2009 - Coordinated twenty different companies showing children various ways to be healthy - Initiated contact with companies offering healthy choices for children
Family Fun Night Bloomsburg Area YMCA, Bloomsburg, PA July 2008 - Organized a community night for families to get together - Over fifty families showed up to partake in this event
Holloween at the YMCA Bloomsburg Area YMCA, Bloomsburg, PA October 2008 and 2009 - Solely organized a Halloween special event for the community - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in extremely successful events attracting over five hundred - Contacted local newspaper to take pictures highlighting this event
Scholars in Service Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA August 2007 - May 2009 - Volunteered over three hundred hours of service within the community - Awarded $1250.00 for every one hundred and fifty hours in Education Scholarship money
Big Brother, Big Sisters Columbia County, Bloomsburg, PA January 2009 - May 2010 - Adopted a little sister in a local middle school - Established trusting and fun relationships while spending at least three hours a week together - Mentored and guided little sister through different problems and issues
ACT 101 Mentor Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA August 2009 - May 2010 - Mentored and guided a freshman student through schooling issues - Tutuored student in all classes the student was taking