Resume and Credentials

Education
B.A. Elementary Education - Converse College 2008
-add-on certification in Early Childhood Education
currently working on M.Ed. in Reading Education - University of Missouri
-will graduate December 2015

Skills

Certifications: Elementary Education (Grades 2-6)

                          Early Childhood Education (Grades PreK-3)

                          Mentor and ADEPT certified

Additional Experience: 7Shares presenter, ClassDojo Mentor, Data Teams & HPLC Trained, Proficient in the use of the iPad for instructional use, use of Daily 5 and Guided Math, one of the school leaders in reading growth

Technology/Literacy/Data: 1:1 iPads classroom, Mac and PC user, Microsoft Office, ClassDojo, Fountas and Pinnell, American Reading Company IRLA, Dominie, Daily 5, Literacy CAFÉ, SmartBoard, ActivInspire software, Elmo

Teaching Experience      

2011-present

Mary H Wright Elementary School – Spartanburg, SC

 1^st grade teacher, 2^nd grade teacher 

• High growth rate of students' reading levels according to Dominie levels
• High growth rate of students on MAP test in ELA.
•  Prepared and provided competent instruction for students in accordance to Common Core State Standards.
• Currently serving as one of the go-to people in the building in the area of literacy
• Currently serving on the District ELA Vertical Planning Team
• Developing curriculum in 1^st grade, providing professional development on implementing use of iPads and American Reading Company’s Action 100 plan.
• Served on iPad Initiative team to bring 1:1 iPads to classrooms
• Hosted a student teacher, Fall 2012.
• Grade level chair, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2014-2015.
• Served on school leadership team 2013-2014.
• Volunteer on various committees such as Veteran’s Day co-chair, First Grade Parent Night, Red Ribbon Week, and Friendship Club, Dr. Seuss week, American Education Week, Literacy Committee
• Served on the District committee for the reading textbook adoption.

2008-2011

Park Hills Elementary School – Spartanburg, SC

3^rd grade teacher, 1^st grade teacher

•  Prepared and provided competent instruction for students in accordance to South Carolina State Standards, focusing on reading achievement
• Grade level chair, 2010-2011.
• Served on various committees including chair of the American Education Week Committee for 2 years and grade level chair for 1 year.
• Focused on Reading achievement and implemented the South Carolina State Standards.

ReferencesAvailable upon request