Career History

Norton Park Elementary School - Cobb County, Georgia (2004 - present)

Academic Coach, 2013 - present
Conduct weekly professional learning opportunities, model lessons, and support teachers in the development and implementation of highly effective classroom instruction.  Provide additional support to new teachers through individualized mentoring.  Organize and facilitate family curriculum nights and parent workshops.  Collect, analyze, and present school-wide assessment data.   Develop grant proposals to solicit funding for technology-based projects that support teaching and learning.

Classroom Teacher (4th & 5th)/ Math Representative, 2010-2013
Prepared and delivered technology-rich, standards-based instruction that was differentiated and promoted collaborative learning.  Maintained model classroom in which math, reading, and writing workshops were effectively implemented.  Established and maintained effective communication with parents and colleagues.  Attended county-level math meetings and redelivered professional development resources.  Assisted with organizing remediation and support services for students.  Mentored novice teachers.  Assisted with PTA and school-wide family events (i.e. Math Night, Parent University).

Math Coach/EIP Teacher, 2008-2010
Supported student learning and increased achievement by providing small group math instruction based on student assessment data.  Set up math lab and implemented interactive, collaborative learning activities for K-5 students.  Promoted the implementation of math workshop and guided math. Compiled, analyzed, and presented school-wide data. Completed focus and learning walks. Provided support to teachers by modeling lessons, assisting with lesson plans, and facilitating professional development sessions.  Organized academic events, such as, the Math Bee. Managed school-wide technology-based programs.  Mentored novice teachers.  Served a member of the School Leadership Team.

Literacy Coach, 2007 – 2008
Modeled effective teaching strategies for Reading and Writing Workshops.  Conducted weekly literacy based professional development . Organized and facilitated quarterly data analysis meetings.  Conducted learning and focus walk observations.  Mentored new teachers.  Assisted with administrative tasks.  Served as a member of the School Leadership Team.  Managed Georgia Online Assessment accounts and provided training.

Computer Lab Specialist, 2006 – 2007
Prepared and delivered computer-based lessons for K-5 students.  Integrated subject-based content standards with technology standards.  Served as a member of the Social Studies textbook adoption committee.  Served as the Social Studies contact person for the school.  Provided minor technical assistance.  Maintained school’s webpage.  Trained teachers to use the Georgia Online Assessment system.

Classroom Teacher (3rd), 2004 – 2006
Implemented standards-based, differentiated instruction.  Maintained model classroom.  Served as grade level team leader. Established and maintained effective communication with parents.  Maintained school's webpage.


O. J. Semmes Elementary School - Escambia County, Florida (2000-2004)

Classroom Teacher (2nd and 3rd)
Prepared and delivered lessons that incorporated the use of multimedia.  Served as grade level team leader for two consecutive years.  Participated as a member of the project-based learning team and the inclusion team. Served as a peer mentor to new teachers.  Conducted weekly grade level meetings and collaborative planning.  Organized parent workshops, school-wide project-based learning activities, and family nights. Tutored students in after school programs.