Certification New York State Initial Certification-Childhood Education 1-6
Virginia State Provisional Certification-Elementary Education K-6

Education
Masters of Science in Childhood Education 1-6
St. John Fisher College; Rochester, New York
Concentration in Childhood Education 1-6 May, 2007

Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Sports Management
Central Washington University; Ellensburg, Washington
Concentration in Exercise Science May, 2000

Associate of Arts Degree
Highline Community College; Des Moines, Washington
Concentration in Broad Historical Studies May, 1998

Experience
Classroom Teacher 4th Grade
Spotsylvania County School District; Spotsylvania, VA
• Engaged in formal instruction of an inclusive classroom using whole group, small group, and individual based instruction
• Collaborated with multiple faculty members in designing and rewriting individual education programs (IEP) as needed
• Wrote multiple authentic unit plans using backward design, curriculum maps, and state standards for daily lessons
• Administered high-stakes standardized tests including published theme tests, district benchmark tests, and Virginia Standards of Learning tests (SOL)
• Winner of Brock Road Elementary School’s “Positive Spirit Award”
• Participated as a “Hospitality Committee” member
• Attended recruitment events to represent the district and involve myself in leadership roles including interviewing teachers

Graduate Childhood Education Student Teaching 5th Grade
Rush-Henrietta Central School District; Rochester, NY
• Encouraged collaboration to foster social interaction among all students
• Collected data through performance evaluation that drove future instruction
• Provided students with the opportunity to reflect upon their own work

Graduate Childhood Education Student Teaching 1st Grade
Rochester City School District; Rochester, NY
• Solicited individual learning desires to develop appropriate instruction
• Utilized standards and curriculum to develop performance-based instruction
• Adjusted instructional delivery according to the classroom environment January, 2007

Graduate Childhood Education Field Experience 5th Grade
Fairport Central School District; Rochester, NY
• Assessed student performance using formal and informal assessment techniques
• Engaged in whole group and small group instruction
• Explicitly created opportunities for critical thinking and problem solving November, 2006

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Graduate Childhood Education Field Experience 2nd Grade
Rochester City School District; Rochester, NY
• Identify diverse learning needs of students through data collection
• Planned and implemented lessons in ELA using small group instruction
• Organized and executed successful read alouds using children’s literature April, 2006

Instructional Assistant in K-6 Special Education/Self Contained Classroom Kent School District; Kent, WA
• Collaborated with classroom teachers to implement students’ IEPs
• Assisted classroom teachers with planning, instruction, and assessment
• Implemented a behavioral management program based on positive reinforcement 2004-2005

Substitute Classroom Teacher K–6 Highline School District; Seattle, WA
• Taught special education and regular education classrooms ranging from K-6
• Critiqued and reflected on ways to improve day to day instruction
• Worked collaboratively with several classroom teachers, principals, and other staff 2001-2002

References Barbara Dickinson
Spotsylvania County School District; Spotsylvania, VA
Principal 540-972-3870 Office

Kathleen Pendergraft
Spotsylvania County School District; Spotsylvania, VA
Assistant Principal

540-972-3870 Office

Dr. James Wood
Saint John Fisher College; Rochester, NY
Graduate School Professor 585-385-8478 Office

Kenny Fasching-Varnar
Saint John Fisher College, Rochester, NY
Student Teacher Supervisor

585-309-6160 Cell

Brad Crooks
Rush-Henrietta Central School District; Rochester, NY
Student Teacher Mentor Teacher 5th Grade

585-704-1291 Cell

Sherilyn Ulland
Kent School District; Seattle, WA
Principal 253-373-7497 Office

Theresa Njoku
Kent School District; Seattle, WA
Assistant Principal 253-373-7497 Office