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Objective

Obtain a position as an elementary School Teacher that will utilize my strong dedication to children’s development and to their educational needs

Work Experience

Hazelwood School District – St. Louis, MO (2010 to Present)
Elementary Teacher
•	Helped develop Hazelwood School District Social Studies curriculum for grade 4
•	Lead the building to 100% proficiency in fourth grade writing on the MAP test
•	Teacher of the Year 2012-2013
•	Proficient in technology inclusion in the classroom including Promethean, Smart Board, and IPad incorporation
•	Developed grade-level appropriate assessments and led classroom instruction in all basic subject areas for grades (taught grades 1-5)
•	Orchestrated events to involve parents and community in school functions (parent involvement committee member)
•	Member of district Cultural Competence Committee
•	Established strategies to increase rigor and relevance of classroom activities
•	Developed Communication Arts curriculum

Universal Institute Charter School – Philadelphia, PA (2007 to 2010)
Elementary Teacher
•	Helped students meet standards of learning for their grade level.
•	Helped students raise their literacy levels.
•	Taught first grade students Math, English, Science and Social Science Lesson.
•	Raised students’ literacy levels.
•	Helped meet standards of learning for their grade level.

Christian County Board of Education (2005 to 2007)
Elementary Teacher
•	Taught curriculum based instruction daily.
•	Administrated diagnostic and cognitive assessments.
•	Classroom management and discipline.
•	Improved Standardized testing/scoring
•	Collaborated with other elementary instructors.
•	Implemented computer based instruction.

Hazelwood School District – St. Louis, MO (2000 to 2005)
Educational Consultant
•	Provided leadership for developing innovative challenging curricula and programs for at risk students
•	Handled staff issues toward effective solutions as well as creating harmony among the various departments for positive work results
•	Deciding guidelines, principles, and goals for organizational progress
•	Facilitated parental interpretation and use of measurement tools
•	Collaborated and implemented a reporting system for assessments during data teams
•	Spearheaded drive to correlate data to standardized test proficiency
•	Started initiative for individual teacher websites
•	Attended 11 technology workshops regarding Education Technology
•	Addressed various community members about the significance of Hazelwood School District bond issues
•	Maintained an excellent relationship with children, parents, and staff
Education

Master of Arts in Education Administration and Supervision – University of Missouri-St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts in Education – Fontbonne University