2020 - Present

The Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School

Third Grade Co-teacher

Instructional 2 certified teacher, providing small group instruction in strategic support in Math to 3rd grade classrooms by working with students who are falling behind or struggling academically or as assigned by the classroom teacher, both directly and indirectly, to provide academic support. On occasion will be required to lead instruction.

In the 2020-2021 school year, responsibilities included but not limited to, providing small group instruction in strategic support in Math to 3rd grade classrooms by working with students who are falling behind or struggling academically or as assigned by the classroom teacher, both directly and indirectly, to provide academic support. On occasion will be required to lead instruction.

In 2021-2022 school year, responsibilities included planning and implementing the Science curriculum for Kindergarten and First grade scholars while also co teaching Science in grades 2-5.

In the 2022-2023 school year, second grade was added, bringing a lead teacher status, as well as pushing into small math groups and ELA groups with Kindergarten, first, second, and third grades.

2018 - 2020

Alexander McClure Elementary School

Third Grade Supplemental Teacher

Instructional 1 certified teacher, providing small group instruction in Reading Mastery to support students on below grade level DRA2/Amisweb levels. Provided small group supplemental instruction in math using I-Ready for students who are at or above grade level per diagnostic test results and support in Lexia for students who are struggling in completing lessons. Specialist teacher for four classes using the I-Ready program for instruction whole class and pulling small groups for intentional instruction on targeted skills.

2017 - 2018

Deep Roots Charter School

Founding Teacher Fellow - First Grade

Intern certified teacher, teaching all subjects in first grade, but primary focus was on teaching and creating phonics curriculum and science/social studies curriculum. Coached daily by an instructional coach. Enjoys implementing creative learning ideas in order to make learning more engaging. Strong in small group instruction methods.

2016 - 2018

Philadelphia School District

Substitute Teacher

04 certified teacher, teaching all subjects in Pre-Kindergarten through 12. Taught in numerous class environments, and was invited to long-term position.

2019

Residency Program

Relay Graduate School of Education

Instructional 1 certification through state of PA

2002

Bachelor of Science

University of Valley Forge, Phoenixville, PA

Dual Major - Bible and Youth Ministry, Minor - Counseling