"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela

With this superpower we can change laws, curriculum, generational divides, norms, lives, ideas, thoughts and so much more.  Education is the most impactful and powerful field in the world.

It is because of this belief that I teach, and pursue a career in education.

Student Teacher
Fern Hill Elementary

As a Student Teacher at Fern Hill Elementary I have been able to learn, create, lead, and experience teaching hands on.  I have created classroom resources for several classrooms including 1st and 4th grade.  In taking on the science curriculum, I have created comprehensive units for 5 senses and insects.  I enjoy taking holidays such as Constitution Day, Columbus Day, and Rosh Hashanah and bringing them down to the first grade level.  I conduct guided reading groups and teach the major subjects every other day.
I still look forward to my 2 full weeks of teaching in November.  I will be co-teaching a unit in 4th grade, as well, in the coming weeks.

Lead Academic Coach
New Directions After School Program

As the Lead Academic Coach for the New Directions After School Program, I helped to sign up, train, monitor, and communicated with over 100 Academic Coaches (tutors).  I acted as a mentor tutor for high school and college age tutors and helped to run the after school program.  Along with these duties, I created a Respect Program to help these students learn and practice Respect.  The program included several lessons relating to concepts and activities they already partake in at the center.  I created lesson plans and small programs like this in years past at the center to help redirect inappropriate behaviors and create a positive learning environment.
respect_lesson_agreement_2-25-15.docx
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respect_lesson_plan_roleplay_2-23-15_nn.docx
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Professional Development

Lifelong Learning

Professional Development is a core belief of mine as an educator.  I make a concerned effort to participate and promote research-based practice, lifelong learning, political action, and recognition of excellence within my own life and fellow educators.
My Professional Development Experience includes:
  • Student PSEA State Conference 2014 & 2015
  • Student PSEA Regional Conferences 2014 & 2015
  • Children's Literature Conference 2015
  • KSRA State Conference 2015
  • Professional Panels at WCU including LGBTQ Parents, Student Teacher & Alumni, and Education Professionals
I have also led Professional Development workshops.  Some of the materials are included below.
language_systems.docx
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multiplication_tables.docx
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qar_basics.docx
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wrah_documents.docx
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