PROFILE

Texas State Certification - Generalist (Grades EC-6); Specific certification pe

nding completion of examinations
New York State Childhood Education: 1st 6th Grade Conditional Initial License
Virginia Postgraduate Professional License: Administration and Supervision PreK
-12
Virginia Postgraduate Professional License: Elementary Education PreK-6
Proven leadership experience in administrative and instructional positions
Five years of effective teaching experience in diverse classroom environments
High level of energy, enthusiasm, and dedication
Extensive skills in effectively collaborating and communicating with people of
diverse experiences and perspectives
Life-long commitment to personal, professional, and academic development
EDUCATION
Masters of Education - Education Leadership: Administration and Supervision Dece
mber 2008
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia -- Curry Graduate School of Ed
ucation
School Leaders Licensure Assessment Score: 189
Bachelor of Arts May 2005
University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia: School of Arts and Sciences and the
Jepson School of Leadership Studies
Major: History; Double Minor: Elementary Education (K 6) & Leadership Studies
ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fourth Grade Teacher, Corning-Painted Post Area School District: Corning, NY W
infield Elementary August 2009-June 2010
Developed engaging lessons in a supportive and energetic environment
Facilitated positive academic, personal, and social growth in students
Applied formative and summative analysis of student achievement data to develop
and revise instructional plans
Third Grade Teacher, Louisa County Public Schools: Louisa, VA - Trevilians Eleme
ntary School August 2005 June 2009
Worked with team of six third grade teachers to develop engaging lessons in a s
upportive and energetic environment
Facilitated positive academic, personal, and social growth in students
Applied formative and summative analysis of student achievement data to develop
and revise instructional plans
Student Teaching, Henrico County Public Schools: Richmond, VA - Short Pump Eleme
ntary School January 12 April 29, 2005
Taught first and fourth grade students in the areas of Reading, Spelling, Math,
Science, and Social Studies
Worked with teachers in first and fourth grade to plan lessons and integrate ef
fective instructional resources
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
After School Tutoring Program Leader January 2009 May 2009
Organize and report daily attendance data and other information to school admin
istrative team and attain daily supplies
Oversee daily transportation of students on bus routes
Communicate with district transportation office, bus drivers, and parents
Administrative Designee August 2007-May 2009
Serve as administrative designee in Special Education meetings
Facilitate meetings among parents and teachers for special education students I
ndividualized Education Plans
Collectively review student information in Special Education meetings to determ
ine individualized services
Building Leadership Team Chair August 2007 May 2009
Facilitate monthly meetings between committee chairs and school administrative
team
Analyze periodic progress on School Improvement Plan through the collection and
evaluation of evidence
Third Grade Department Chairperson August 2008 May 2009
Organize and lead weekly team meetings with third grade team of five teachers a
nd two Special Education teachers
Facilitate teams analysis of student achievement data to determine areas of ins
tructional focus and remediation
Work in partnership with administrative team and share information with third g
rade team
Administrative Internship: Trevilians Elementary School Summer School Program D
irector Summer 2008
Managed budget for summer school instructional supplies, organized substitute t
eachers, and tracked instructional progress
Oversaw transportation of students and communicated with district transportatio
n office, bus drivers, and parents
Resolved student discipline incidents and corresponded with administrative team
, parents, and students
Facilitated and conducted home visits to discuss attendance and disciplinary co
ncerns with parents and stakeholders
Instructional and Support Staff Selection Team Summer 2008
Conducted interviews with school administrative team to determine candidates fo
r employment
Reviewed potential candidates for instructional and educational support positio
ns
Summer Faculty Professional Development Coordinator Summer 2008
Facilitated professional growth through the development and implementation of p
rofessional development plans
Led in review of school improvement plan to ensure teacher buy-in and alignment
with current instructional focus

Louisa County Public Schools: Elementary Pacing Guide Review Committee Spring 20
07 & 2008
Actively participated in evaluation of elementary math pacing guides and curric
ulum
Principals Selection Committee February March 2007
Reviewed principal candidate packets and served on interview panel
Clear and Focused Mission Correlate (Committee) Chairperson August 2006 May 200
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Led committee review of school mission, vision, and goals for student achieveme
nt
Facilitated review and development of new school mission statement
U. S. Department of Education, Representative to the Deputy Secretary of Educati
on May 11 12, 2004
Observed the development and implementation of education policy
Attended cabinet and stakeholder meetings with Deputy Secretary of Education an
d staff
Richmond College Resident Assistant August 2002 May 2003, August 2004 May 200
5
Worked with Head Resident and Resident Assistants to implement social, academic
and personal wellness programs
Served as a liaison between the Deans Office and residents
Head Resident August 2003 May 2004
Led staff of 3 Resident Assistants in personal, academic, and professional deve
lopment and budget management endeavors
Implemented extensive social, academic, and developmental programming for a res
idence hall of 108 residents
Served on panel for the selection of an Assistant Dean and Area Coordinator for
Residence Life
Provided personal counseling, conflict resolution, and time management support
for residents
ACADEMIC HONORS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND TRAINING
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - Membership August 2007
Effective Schools Training September 11- 12 & December 11-12 2008
Creating Independence through Student-owned Strategies: Reading Comprehension St
rategies Training Spring 2008
Member, Kappa Delta Pi April 2004 2005
Vice President of Public Relations, Jepson School of Leadership Student Governme
nt Association March 2004 March 2005
Senator, Jepson School of Leadership Student Government Association March 2003
March 2004
Elementary Education Student Representative, Language and Learning Conference
March 3, 2004
Member, Student Faculty Selection Committee, Jepson School of Leadership Studies
February 2004
Student Representative, 39th Annual Conference of Virginia Social Studies Educat
ors September 24-25, 2003
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Professional Land Surveyors Assistant, D & M Surveyors, Tappahannock, Virginia
Summers 2001 - 2003
Worked on a team of three to four land surveyors to assess residential properti
es, construction site surveys, and rural land
Farm Manager, Upper Level Green Farm, Warsaw, Virginia Summers 2001 - 2003
Oversaw operations on family cattle farm
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTIVITY SKILLS
Reports Online System: Student Achievement data analysis program
Microsoft Office Professional Suite 2007, Windows XP and Windows Vista operatin
g systems
HTML, Dreamweaver MX, Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Professional 9.0
Apple/Macintosh systems and associated software applications
Windows Mobile 6.0 and Blackberry experience