Energetic and detail-oriented educator dedicated to advocating for every student’s academic and social-emotional success. Committed to inclusive instruction, data-driven strategies, and fostering positive, engaging learning environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Interrelated Teacher, Department Chair
Byron Elementary School
Byron, GA
07.2023 - Current
Lead Department by establishing schedules, monitoring federal funding, and holding meetings
Create and enforce child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
Apply proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline
Develop and implement individualized education programs and differentiated instruction for each special education student on my caseload
Provide instruction as a co-teacher to students receiving special education services
Establish lesson plans for students and implemented goals/objectives for each student on caseload
Implement effective literacy instruction using the Sonday Reading Intervention System
Jul 2023 - Present (9 months)
Interrelated Teacher
Russell Elementary School
Warner Robins, GA
06.2021 - 05.2023
Create and enforce child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
Apply proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline
Develop and implement individualized education programs and differentiated instruction for each special education student on my caseload
Provide instruction as a co-teacher to students receiving special education services
Establish lesson plans for students and implemented goals/objectives for each student on caseload
Implement effective literacy instruction using the Fountas and Pinnell Classroom components (i.e., Interactive Read Aloud, Shared Reading, Reading Mini Lesson, Guided Reading, Independent Reading)
Conduct small group and individualized classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
Participate in ongoing staff training/PL
Create and enforce common formative assessments aligned with state standards to assess where students are and where they are going in their learning
Create and execute data-driven lessons and activities that engage students and increase student understanding
Employ assessment tools, technology, and proactive strategies to improve instruction methods
Facilitate activities that develop student’s physical, emotional, and social growth
Use positive reinforcement to redirect behaviors
Jun 2021 - Present (2 years 10 months)
5th Grade Teacher
Russell Elementary School
Warner Robins, GA
07.2019 - 06.2021
Conduct small group and individualized classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
Participate in ongoing staff training/PL
Employ assessment tools, technology, and proactive strategies to improve instruction methods
Facilitate activities that develop student’s physical, emotional, and social growth
Use positive reinforcement to redirect behaviors
Jul 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years)
4th Grade Teacher
Parkwood Elementary School
Warner Robins, GA
06.2017 - 05.2019
Conduct small group and individualized classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
Participate in ongoing staff training/PL
Employ assessment tools, technology, and proactive strategies to improve instruction methods
Facilitate activities that develop student’s physical, emotional, and social growth
Use positive reinforcement to redirect behaviors
Jun 2017 - May 2019 (2 years)
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA
05-2014
Post-Graduate Certificate - Tier I Educational Leadership
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
05-2026
Skills
Reading Horizons (K-3), May 2017
Certified Project Learning Tree Educator, May 2017
Google Certified Educator, May 2020
SPED General Curriculum, April 2021
Gifted In-Field, August 2021
Mindset Certified Educator, July 2025
Tier I Educational Leadership, May 2026
Timeline
Interrelated Teacher, Department Chair
Byron Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Interrelated Teacher
Russell Elementary School
06.2021 - 05.2023
5th Grade Teacher
Russell Elementary School
07.2019 - 06.2021
4th Grade Teacher
Parkwood Elementary School
06.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science - Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
College of Coastal Georgia
Post-Graduate Certificate - Tier I Educational Leadership
Interrelated Teacher/SEC Department Lead at Seaborn Lee Elementary, Fulton County SchoolInterrelated Teacher/SEC Department Lead at Seaborn Lee Elementary, Fulton County School