I believe strongly in the power of collaboration and my experience has in many ways prepared me for the collaborative relationships that I desire to build as an LTI. I have a deep desire to grow professionally and partner with others to that end. As a teacher I seek to help students identify and achieve their goals as learners; as an LTI I hope to learn and grow in my ability to co-develop tech-infused learning experiences with teachers to impact their students’ learning and growth. I am convinced that being reflective is essential to high quality instruction and I believe that my ability to foster reflective conversations will enable me to contribute to the success of teachers and their students.
Education
Professional Experience
Leadership & Professional Development
2009
University of Virginia
2004-2008
University of Virginia
2017-2018
University of Virginia
2019-present
Woodbrook Elementary School
2016-2019
Albemarle County Public Schools
Master of Teaching
Virginia Postgraduate Professional License:
Elementary Education Pre-K – 6
Bachelor of Art with Distinction: Studio Art
Gifted Education Course Series
Gifted Education Endorsement, VDOE
Talent Development Resource Teacher
Planned and implemented data-based, differentiated instruction to meet the academic needs of K-5 students. Designed and implemented a Talent Development curriculum for all students. Supported teachers and teams in the process of designing assessments and analyzing assessment data to match student readiness with instruction. Provided a range of gifted services to students based on students’ academic needs and learning profile. Co-planned and co-taught standards-based lessons and units with classroom teachers to provide students with opportunities to develop and apply critical and creative thinking skills. Pursued professional growth through self-evaluation of teaching practices and through participation in professional learning communities.
Instructional Coach
Supported teachers in the implementation of best instructional practices and professional goals. Planned, modeled, observed, and reflected on classroom practices to grow teacher capacity. Collaborated with teachers and within professional learning communities to follow a cycle of planning, implementation, and reflection on instructional initiatives. Collected data and provided teachers with feedback on instruction. Worked with teachers and teams to create assessments and analyze data to plan for future instruction. Supported the implementation of new instructional resources to improve learning outcomes and student achievement. Pursued professional growth through self-evaluation of coaching practices and through participation in instructional coach professional learning communities.
2019-present
University of Virginia
2012-2016
Baker Butler Elementary School
2010-2012
The Peabody School
2009-2010
Cale Elementary School
Clinical Coach
Provided coaching and supervision for student teaching interns in the elementary and secondary education programs during part-time and full-time student teaching placements. Completed lesson cycle observations, feedback, and post-conferences with interns and mentor teachers using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System to facilitate reflection on instruction.
2nd Grade Teacher; 4th Grade Teacher
Responsible for the implementation of curriculum, assessment, and instruction in the areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies. Served as team leader and facilitated grade-level PLC work.
1st Grade Teacher
Responsible for the implementation of curriculum, assessment, and instruction in the areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies. Served as a member of the Professional Development Committee.
3rd Grade Teacher
Responsible for the implementation of curriculum, assessment, and instruction in the areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies. Served as a member of the Professional Development Committee.
Equity Team, Woodbrook Elementary School
Project EDGE (Equity & Diversity in Gifted Education), Albemarle County Public Schools
Culturally Responsive Teacher Training, Albemarle County Public Schools
Instructional Coach data collection tool development team, Albemarle County Public Schools
Novice Teacher Network Mentor, Albemarle County Public Schools
Product Development Team, Albemarle County Public Schools
2nd Grade Team Leader, Baker Butler Elementary School
Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction Institute, Albemarle County Public Schools
4th Grade Team Leader, Baker Butler Elementary School
Responsive Classroom Training, Level 1
Professional Development Team, The Peabody School
Summer Institute on Academic Diversity, University of Virginia
