"A Love for Learning"

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Teaching Certificates: Elementary Education & Middle School English 

• Thorough understanding of an integrated, learner-centered approach to teaching. 

• Talent for fostering students' appetite for learning and for meeting individual needs. 

• Ability to establish positive relationships with parents and other professionals. 

• Strong background in alternative approaches to education and ed. technology. 

EDUCATION  

Graduate Student: UCF's Ed. Leadership Program (pursuing Ed. Specialist)  

University of Florida’s “ProTeach” Elementary Education Program   

Master of Education, Elementary Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 1999

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 1998 

TEACHING AND CONSULTING EXPERIENCE   

2008-2010 Page Private School (Language Arts: Third through Eighth Grades)  

• Provided research-based, assessment-driven reading instruction at all levels. 

• Utilized a process-oriented, individualized approach to writing instruction. 

• Modeled a love for literature and engaged students in all aspects of language arts. 

• Mentored new teachers in the areas of integration and cooperative learning. 

• Communicated regularly with parents using both traditional and web-based methods. 

2005-Present Self-Employed (part-time) 

• Served local families on an annual basis by providing homeschool evaluation services.

• Assisted parents via homeschooling seminars and consultations.

2001-2003 Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School (Fifth Grade)   

• Employed a variety of methods to capture students' interest and maximize learning. 

• Actively engaged students with hands-on experiences and small group instruction. 

• Empowered children by providing opportunities for collaborative research. 

• Improved reading skills by utilizing the workshop approach & "Literature Circles." 

1999-2001 Hamilton Elementary Cluster Magnet School (Third Grade)   

• Fostered a sense of community by creating a positive environment for learners. 

• Managed behavior problems successfully with a proactive approach to discipline. 

• Provided appropriate math instruction via flexible grouping & cooperative learning. 

• Utilized instructional technology to enhance lessons and to demonstrate progress. 
  

Check certification status for any Florida teacher here.