2nd Grade and 3rd Grade Teacher, Feb 2016 – present
El Camino Real Academy, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Homeschool Teacher, 2014 – 2016
Multi-Grade Teacher, 2012 – 2014
International School of Morocco, Casablanca, Morocco
First Grade Teacher, 2011 – 2012
American Academy of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
Computer Lab Specialist, 2009 – 2011
Harmony Leland Elementary, Mableton, GA, USA
3rd Grade Teacher, 2005 - 2009
Harmony Leland Elementary, Mableton, GA, USA
El Camino Real Academy, Albuquerque, NM, USA
- Took over for another teacher leaving for maternity leave, looped up to 3rd grade with class
- Taught multiple subjects to 2nd grade and 3rd grade students, utilizing cooperative learning activities, differentiation and student centered projects
- Implemented Common Core Standards using the Backwards Design model
- Implemented PDSA Data Binders
- Provided mentoring to two novice teachers
Homeschool Teacher, 2014 – 2016
- Designed age appropriate, year round curriculum in English, French and Arabic for three students in preschool, elementary school and middle school
- Taught age appropriate, year round curriculum, utilizing a variety of learning activities, including student centered projects and appropriate learning field trips
- Kept accurate records of growth and learning, including helping students to build online portfolios
Multi-Grade Teacher, 2012 – 2014
International School of Morocco, Casablanca, Morocco
- Taught multiple subjects in a variety of multiage settings (3rd/4th, 2nd/3rd, 4th/5th ), utilizing cooperative learning activities, differentiation and student centered projects
- Implemented British National Curriculum and AERO standards using the Backwards Design model and the PYP framework
- Designed and implemented PYP inquiry units
- Organized and oversaw MAP testing
- Completed all necessary record keeping, including standards based report cards
- Tutored students needed extra assistance in English Language
- Organized and oversaw student focused Movie Making Club
- Provided professional development to other teachers regarding utilization of technology in the classroom
- Provided peer mentoring to new teachers
- Presented at and attended ECIS Technology Conference in Feb 2012 (Topic: Using Technology to Create Community)
- Completed PYP Curriculum Model Course
First Grade Teacher, 2011 – 2012
American Academy of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
- Taught multiple subjects to 1st Grade students, utilizing cooperative learning activities, differentiation and student centered projects
- Implemented Michigan State Standards using the Backwards Design model
- Tutored students needing extra assistance in English Language
- Organized and oversaw student focused Graphic Design Club
- Implemented Rubricon Curriculum Mapping
Computer Lab Specialist, 2009 – 2011
Harmony Leland Elementary, Mableton, GA, USA
- Taught technology skills to Kindergarten – 5th grade students
- Integrated writing, math and social studies into learning projects
- Implemented Georgia Performance Standards using the Backwards Design model
- Designed, organized and implemented professional development to the staff on technology skills, including, but not limited to Smart Board Notebook design
- Designed and implemented Parent Workshops on Technology
- Created and maintained email accounts for all students in 2nd – 5th grade
- Created and maintained glog accounts for all students in 1st and 2nd grade
- Organized and oversaw Technology Academic Club, student focused Blogging Club, and student focused Graphic Design Club
3rd Grade Teacher, 2005 - 2009
Harmony Leland Elementary, Mableton, GA, USA
- Taught multiple subjects to 3rd Grade students, utilizing cooperative learning activities, differentiation and student centered projects
- Implemented Georgia Performance Standards using the Backwards Design model
- Tutored students needing extra assistance in Math
- Created and implemented Common Benchmark Assessments
- Quarterly Trainer for Cobb County 2004 – 2008
- Participated in Math Curriculum Adoption Committee 2006 and County Wide Math Collaboration Committee 2006
- Attended Technology Integration Conference 2007