Virtual Instruction – Apply learning techniques that engages all learning styles in the online environment.  Facilitated knowledge in operating Web based technologies and online learning systems, iPads, computers, and educational software. Utilizes a variety of strategies to facilitate courses and empower students in a virtual classroom setting.

Teacher Leadership – Active teacher leader, who engages colleagues in research based instructional practices.  Positively influencing teacher practice and instruction as a team leader, beginning teacher mentor, and active Professional learning community member.

Instructional Leadership – Active in using data to drive instruction. Building confidence and aiding participants to develop new skills as they gain an appreciation for learning.  Providing rigorous, relevant, creative and innovative instruction. Active teacher leader, who engage colleagues in research based instructional practices.  Positively influencing teacher practice and instruction as a team leader.

Education

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC – Graduated August 5, 2016.
Major: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction –Concentration: K-5 Mathematics

East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina – Graduated May 6, 2011.
Major: Elementary Education –Concentration: Reading

Accomplishments

2015-2016 Briarwood Academy Teacher of the Year
North Carolina Certified Masters Level Educator K-6, Reading K-12 license
2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 NC Teacher EVASS Evaluation Composite exceeds expected growth; meets expected growth in reading, exceeds expected growth in math
School Based Math Lead
Professional Development – Provided professional development sessions for beginning teachers on student engagement and using instructional technology to advance scholar learning.
 

Professional Experience

Elevate K-12 –Based in Chicago, Illinois (remote),

May 2018 – Present

Virtual Instructor

§  Instructional Leadership

o   Virtual Educator/ Tutor

o   WizIQ and web based technologies experience

o   Facilitate virtual classroom and provide instruction through multiple learning techniques

North Carolina Connections Academy – Based in Durham, North Carolina (remote),

August 2017 – Present

Virtual Instructor

§  Instructional Leadership

o   Use of Adobe connect and experience with other web based technologies

o   Science and Social Studies Teacher,

o   Facilitate virtual classroom through use of livelessons

o   Conduct virtual meetings and trainings to empower parents, learning coaches and caretakers

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools – Charlotte, North Carolina, August 2011 – August 2017

Statesville Road Elementary

Teacher, Fifth Grade

§  Instructional Leadership

o   5th Grade Math and Science Teacher, 2015-16 – Develop high cognitive demand task to increase student proficiency and academic success in mathematics

o   Provide small group instruction to eliminate gaps in scholar mathematical foundation to ensure comprehension of grade level standards.

Briarwood Academy

Teacher, Fourth and Fifth Grade

§  Instructional Leadership

o   5th Grade Math and Science Teacher, 2015-16

o   Facilitate the use and implementation of technology, including Canvas and Google Classroom to increase digital citizenship, time on task, and accountability.

o   New Teacher Mentor 2014-15, 2015-16, worked as a mentor with beginning teachers to collaborate and increase students’ mastery of fourth grade standards. Coach new teachers on classroom management strategies.

o   School Math Team member, 2014 -15, 2015-16,

o   4th Grade Math Teacher 2013-14, worked with fourth grade team to grow students on standardized testing by providing rigorous and relevant instruction based on the North Carolina CCSS. Responsible for teaching mathematics to all 105 fourth grade students.

o   Engage students in active learning through use of technology music, hands on activities, Kinesthetic learning, and relevant/authentic experiences.  Provide instruction using research based strategies, including small groups, manipulatives, Do the Math, and other math methods.