Resume

Learn more about my professional experiences by viewing my resume below. Click the links below to access my online business card and an electronic copy of my resume.

Objective

​Tech savvy middle school teacher seeking to improve pedagogy relating to literacy, science, and technology instruction to build capacity in my school

Education

Certifications

State of Illinois Professional Educator
​Endorsed in Language Arts, General Science, and Social Science

Experience In Teaching

Orville T. Bright Elementary; Chicago Public Schools
Middle School Science and English Language Arts Teacher
2010-Present
As a middle school science and literacy teacher, I developed STEM infused literacy curriculum focusing on environmental justice in the South Deering community. I served on the Instructional Leadership Team, Multi-Tier System of Supports Team, Network 13 Teacher Leader, Professional Problems Committee, and Professional Personnel Leadership Committee. 
Horizons For Youth
Summer Science and Literacy Teacher
June 2012- Present
I designed middle school literacy and science curriculum as part of the Horizons For Youth Summer Academic Program. During summer 2017, I was an interventionist, providing specialized instruction to students who were performing below grade level during the regular school year. Students received one-on-one and small group instruction daily.

Teacher Leadership

Golden Apple Scholar of Illinois
2006-2010
As part of the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois scholarship program, I received pre-teacher service mentoring, on-site classroom experience before student teaching, and coursework during 4 residential summer institutes.
Boundless Readers: Rochelle Lee Teacher Award
2011-2013
As a Rochelle Lee Teacher Awardee, I received intensive professional development around balanced literacy. I implemented interactive read alouds, maintained an inviting classroom library, and provided opportunities for independent reading daily. I received grant money to purchase books for my classroom library.
Wipro MSU Urban STEM and Leadership Fellowship
Cohort 1 Member
 2014-2015
I studied with Michigan State in partnership with Wipro Ltd. and 25 other Chicago Public School teachers to explore technology, pedagogy, and content to design transformative learning experiences in the STEM disciplines. Through face to face and online learning, I worked collaboratively to enhance my pedagogy and build STEM capacity in schools.
Donors Choose Grant Recipient 
2011-2017
I received funding for 30 projects ranging from classroom technology to novel sets.

skills

Assessment and Intervention
  • MTSS: Multi-Tier System of Supports
  • CASEL SEL Competencies: Collaborative, Academic, Social Emotional Learning
  • NWEA: Map Assessment
  • PARCC: Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers 
Technology
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[MSU Seal]. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Michigan_State_University_seal.svg
[American College of Education Seal]. Retrieved from https://www.onlineschoolscenter.com/top-20-online-schools-for-masters-of-education-degree-programs/
[UIUC Seal]. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:University_of_Illinois_seal.svg
[IL Board of Education Logo]. Retrieved from https://www.isbe.net/
[CPS Logo]. Retrieved from https://www.cps.edu
[Horizons for Youth Logo]. Retrieved from http://horizons-for-youth.org/
[Golden Apple Logo]. Retrieved from https://www.goldenapple.org/
[WITS Logo]. Retrieved from http://witschicago.org/
[Wipro MSU Urban STEM Fellowship Logo]. Retrieved from http://msurbanstem.org/
[Donors Choose Logo]. Retrieved from ​https://www.donorschoose.org/