Credentials

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY│ Master of Science in Literacy Education, B-6

SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY│ Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education, 1-6

SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY │Associate of Applied Science, Early Childhood Education

NYS Initial Certificate, Literacy B-6

NYS Initial Certificate, Childhood Education 1-6

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WASHINGTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT                                                          August 2014-Present

First Grade Elementary Teacher

Teach a first grade classroom with 23 students

·         Balanced Literacy instruction including guided reading, read-alouds, shared reading, partner and

independent reading, word study, and guided and independent writing

·         Adapt EngageNY common core math and ELA modules to meet the needs of the diverse classroom

·         Design engaging and meaningful literacy and math centers for independent practice

·         Maintain an effective and meaningful home-school connection by creating a weekend journal writing activity, positive postcards sent home quarterly, and monthly newsletters

NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT                                                                            July 2014-August 2014

General Education Co-Teacher, Summer School

Co-teach remedial reading and math to third grade students attending summer school

·         Implement Responsive Classroom strategies and ideologies to support students academically and socially

·         Develop engaging integrated lesson plans through collaborative planning, small group instruction, and direct instruction to general and special education students

·         Effectively utilized the workshop model during math and literacy blocks while differentiating instruction to accommodate students’ needs

HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, Harrison, NY                                                    February 2013-June 2014

Teaching Assistant/American Sign Language Interpreter

Delivered direct instruction to students with disabilities while focusing on functional, vocational, and social skills. 

·         Assisted student with disabilities by utilizing a variety of communication methods including American Sign Language and Proloquo2go

·         Implemented Behavior Intervention Plan to reduce students’ non-response and aggressive behaviors, effectively reducing the frequency and duration of problem behaviors

·         Created and implemented elementary reading, writing, and math lessons using the Edmark reading program and SRA Language lessons

NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT                                                            September 2011-February 2013

Substitute Teacher

Fulfill short-term substitute assignments across all subject areas, effectively teaching students of varied academic/age levels (grades K-6) and diverse cultural backgrounds.

PRIVATE TUTORING, New Paltz, NY                                                                           September 2013-August 2014

Private Tutor

Created developmentally appropriate reading and writing lesson plans specifically designed to meet each student’s instructional level using a balanced literacy approach.