Summary of Qualifications
Enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood teacher who provides a creative hands-on approach to learning in a developmentally appropriate manner. Passionate about helping each student reach his or her full potential through differentiated instruction. Provide meaningful interdisciplinary lessons that are enhanced through the use of technology. Active team member in grade-level and school-wide organizations and events.
Certification
Early Childhood Certification with SEI Endorsement, State of Arizona
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Early Childhood Certification Program (Feb 2013)
Rio Salado College, Tempe, AZ
- 4.0 GPA in Early Childhood Certification coursework
- Dean's List Fall 2011, Spring 2012, and Summer 2012
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics/Finance (Jun 1999)
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
- Graduated summa cum laude, GPA 3.92
Rio Salado College, Tempe, AZ
- 4.0 GPA in Early Childhood Certification coursework
- Dean's List Fall 2011, Spring 2012, and Summer 2012
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics/Finance (Jun 1999)
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
- Graduated summa cum laude, GPA 3.92
Teaching Experience
Substitute Teacher (Feb 2013 - Current)
Chandler Unified School District, Mesa Early Childhood Programs
- Substitute at various locations ranging from Pre-K to 5th grade classrooms
- Attend to the needs of special education students in Priority Preschool and CASE classrooms
Student Teacher, Pre-K (Jan 2013 - Feb 2013)
Salk Elementary, Mesa, AZ
- Developed and managed theme-based units that included interdisciplinary activities for large and small groups
- Completed weekly lesson plans with objectives and aligned activities to Arizona Early Learning Standards
- Recorded anecdotal notes on students and observational data in Teaching Strategies Gold
Student Teacher, Kindergarten (Sep 2012 - Dec 2012)
San Marcos Elementary, Chandler, AZ
- Guided differentiated small group phonics lessons while supervising student participation in learning centers
- Created and implemented hands-on math, science, and social studies lessons
- Actively participated in IEP, TAT, team and faculty meetings
- Member of Kindergarten team that showed the highest growth in the Chandler district between beginning and
middle of the year benchmarking
Instructional Assistant, Pre-K (Aug 2011 - May 2012)
East Mesa Early Childhood Education Center, Mesa, AZ
- Assisted with classroom management during circle time and ran small group activities
- Filled in as acting teacher for eight weeks while regular teacher was on maternity leave
- Documented and recorded student assessments in Teaching Strategies Gold
Practicums - 116 hours (Feb 2011 - May 2012)
- Observed classrooms ranging from Pre-K to 2nd grade, including one special needs preschool
classroom, across four different school districts
- Taught lessons one-on-one, in small group settings, and to the whole class
- Conducted pre- and post-assessments to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and presented documentation to families
Chandler Unified School District, Mesa Early Childhood Programs
- Substitute at various locations ranging from Pre-K to 5th grade classrooms
- Attend to the needs of special education students in Priority Preschool and CASE classrooms
Student Teacher, Pre-K (Jan 2013 - Feb 2013)
Salk Elementary, Mesa, AZ
- Developed and managed theme-based units that included interdisciplinary activities for large and small groups
- Completed weekly lesson plans with objectives and aligned activities to Arizona Early Learning Standards
- Recorded anecdotal notes on students and observational data in Teaching Strategies Gold
Student Teacher, Kindergarten (Sep 2012 - Dec 2012)
San Marcos Elementary, Chandler, AZ
- Guided differentiated small group phonics lessons while supervising student participation in learning centers
- Created and implemented hands-on math, science, and social studies lessons
- Actively participated in IEP, TAT, team and faculty meetings
- Member of Kindergarten team that showed the highest growth in the Chandler district between beginning and
middle of the year benchmarking
Instructional Assistant, Pre-K (Aug 2011 - May 2012)
East Mesa Early Childhood Education Center, Mesa, AZ
- Assisted with classroom management during circle time and ran small group activities
- Filled in as acting teacher for eight weeks while regular teacher was on maternity leave
- Documented and recorded student assessments in Teaching Strategies Gold
Practicums - 116 hours (Feb 2011 - May 2012)
- Observed classrooms ranging from Pre-K to 2nd grade, including one special needs preschool
classroom, across four different school districts
- Taught lessons one-on-one, in small group settings, and to the whole class
- Conducted pre- and post-assessments to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and presented documentation to families
Volunteer Work
All Star Kids Tutor (Sep 2009 - May 2012)
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary, Chandler, AZ
- Reading tutor for students in 2nd - 4th grade
Junior Achievement Volunteer (Fall 2011, Fall 2012)
Eisenhower Elementary, Mesa, AZ
- Taught six economics lessons to Kindergarten and 4th grade classes
Head Start Volunteer (Oct 2010 - May 2011)
Knox Elementary, Chandler, AZ
- Assisted instructors with daily classroom activities
Odyssey of the Mind Coach, Judge, and State Board Member (2000 - 2004)
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary, Chandler, AZ
- Reading tutor for students in 2nd - 4th grade
Junior Achievement Volunteer (Fall 2011, Fall 2012)
Eisenhower Elementary, Mesa, AZ
- Taught six economics lessons to Kindergarten and 4th grade classes
Head Start Volunteer (Oct 2010 - May 2011)
Knox Elementary, Chandler, AZ
- Assisted instructors with daily classroom activities
Odyssey of the Mind Coach, Judge, and State Board Member (2000 - 2004)
Additional Work Experience
Executive Designer (Jun 2003 - Feb 2011)
Sun Valley Interiors, Scottsdale, AZ
- Acquired and maintained accounts for several major restoration and remodeling contractors
- Consistently exceeded monthly sales goal by 10-50% and achieved over $1 million in sales each year
- Implemented computer-based scheduling system and customer database management program
Sun Valley Interiors, Scottsdale, AZ
- Acquired and maintained accounts for several major restoration and remodeling contractors
- Consistently exceeded monthly sales goal by 10-50% and achieved over $1 million in sales each year
- Implemented computer-based scheduling system and customer database management program