Resume

9 years of experience and a proven knowledge of innovative assessment, inclusive classrooms, curriculum development, and course design.

Distinguished teacher rating for 4 consecutive evaluation cycles in 2 districts. 

Two time presenter at the NCTE annual convention, contributing author for two professional development texts, co-author of Poking the Bear: A Guide for Engaging in the Conversations That Matter Most (2022).  

licenses & Endorsements

Professional Educator License (PEL)

• English Language Arts Senior High School (9-12) 

• Self-Contained General Education (K-9) 

• Language Arts Middle School (5-8) Endorsement

• Mathematics Middle School (5-8) Endorsement

• Teacher Leadership Endorsement (K-12)

Presentations & Publications

• Co-Author | Poking the Bear: A Guide for Engaging in the Conversations That Matter Most | September 2022

• NCTE Annual Convention Presenter | Own Voices Picture Books in Secondary Classes | November 2021

• Tom Schimmer Podcast | Summer Series: Standards-Based Grading | July 2021

• Contributing Author | 100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL Teachers Should Stop Doing | Stop Using Grades as Punishment pp. 107-111 | May 2021

• Contributing Author | The New Teacher’s Guide to Overcoming Common Challenges | Providing Voice & Choice for Your Students | October 2020

• Illinois ASCD Social Emotional Learning Summit | Isolation vs. Integration: Authentic SEL in the Classroom | July 2020

• The Lasting Learning Podcast | Episode 124 | July 2020

• Intelligogy The Podcast | Season 2, Episode 18 | Season 3, Episode 2 | June 2020

• The Planning Period Podcast | Equity & Running 6th Graders |  February 2020

• Teach Better Talk Podcast | Episode 135 | January 2020

• AIMS Network Blog | Personalizing Products, Pacing, and Content in Language Arts | December 2019

• NCTE Annual Convention Presenter & Session Chair | Teachers as Researchers | November 2019

• NCTE Literacy Blog | My Grammar Journey | April 2018 

• NCTE Literacy Blog | Teaching News Bias Without Being Biased | June 2017

• Illinois Reading Council Journal | Blogging As Professional Development | Fall 2017

English Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher | Barrington Middle School, Prairie Campus | August 2020 - Present

• Achieved "Distinguished/Excellent" teacher rating on the Charlotte Danielson framework for two consecutive years (20-21, 21-22)

• English Language Arts curriculum leader 

• Competency-based grading team member

• Led a team of language arts educators through curriculum mapping around common learning objectives & assessments

• Facilitated professional development on competency-based learning 

• Created common assessments centered on vertically aligned goals

• Utilized relevant & engaging instructional methods that appeal to diverse student identities, experiences, & abilities 

• Girls volleyball coach

English Language Arts Teacher | Kaneland Harter Middle School | August 2014 - July 2020  

• Achieved "Distinguished/Excellent" teacher rating on the Charlotte Danielson framework in the 18-19 and 19-20 school years 

• Taught both gifted and special education co-taught English courses

• Designed & piloted competency-based grading portfolios 

• Developed proficiency-based curriculum maps with a team of English educators 

• Personalized learning committee member

• Piloted self-paced, mastery learning structures

• Assistant Track Coach

• School Improvement Team member

• Facilitated school-wide professional development on standards-based grading & assessment 

Director of Curriculum & Instruction | Teach Better Team | 2019-2021  

• Edited, organized, & formatted content for optimization & impact

• Designed curricular materials for adult professional development & further professional learning

• Led strategic social media outreach to engage professionals 

• Coordinated content schedule for maximum impact

• Engaged educators in meaningful professional development regarding best practices & personalized learning

Gifted Education Instructor | Northwestern University Center for Talent Development | 2019-2021  

• Design unique, challenging curriculum in STEAM, creative writing, & behavioral economics

• Cultivate inquiry and critical thinking skills in a hands-on & engaging environment

• Promote collaboration & thoughtful discussion among students