Background

Elementary school teacher with a passion for social justice and working in underserved communities.

Job experience

• July 2018 - present
  First Grade Teacher
  Metro Nashville Public Schools - John. B Whitsitt Environmental Engineering STEAM Magnet
  

  Nashville, TN, USA

  • Plan, execute, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students and assess to measure student growth
  • Collaborate with team to support English Language learning students and their families to create equal opportunities for
  all
  • Write weekly newsletter to keep families and community partners informed and connected
  • Implement the Engineering Design Process to support the transition to become an environmental engineering STEAM
  magnet school
  • Plan and facilitate monthly mentoring meetings for staff members new to the school
  • Participate in the creation and implementation of IEP’s for students with exceptionalities within their general education
  setting

• September 2018 - present
  Board Member, Events Chair
  Nashville University of Michigan Club
  

  Nashville, TN, USA

  • Plan, organize, and advertise Club events for regional alumni
  • Host football game watch parties by connecting with alumni and fans, facilitating raffles and giveaways, representing the
  club for new members and visitors
  • Coordinated a trip of 50 student musicians for a performance in Nashville, including performance location and homestays

• July 2015 - June 2018
  Founding Kindergarten Teacher
  Explore! Community School
  

  Nashville, TN, USA

  •Coordinated with administrators, staff, and board members to found a brand new elementary school
  • Lead an associate teacher, parapro, a class Granny, and 26 students to foster a safe and respectful classroom culture using Responsive Classroom techniques
  • Act as a leader for the Kindergarten team as the teacher with the most grade level experience
  •Wrote, revised, and implemented Kindergarten curriculum driven by TNSS, CCSS, and assessment data to create learning opportunities in all content areas, including project-based learning
  • Collaborated with Exceptional Education team to create and implement IEP plans for students with exceptionalities
  • Used social media apps and homework folders to engage in daily communication with families and caregivers
  • Maintained flexibility and organization in a challenging and fast-paced environment

Education

• University of Michigan School of Education
  B.A. in Education with Elementary Certification
  

  2011 - 2015