​Education & Credentials​

• ​            Master of Arts in Education    (in progress);  Concentration: literacy education, math and science education  

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI; current GPA: 3.8 

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• Bachelor of Arts (2005); Major: special education, elementary education; Minor: mathematics

Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI; GPA: 3.5

• Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate- Special Education K-12; Elementary ​Education K-5 ​

• State of Hawai'i Teacher's License- Special Education K-12; Elementary Education K-6
• State of Colorado Teaching License- Special education K-12; Elementary Education K-6

  

Professional Teaching Experience

​​​​Yongsan Child Development Center

March 2012-Present

Supervisory Program Specialist

• Lead teacher for children ages 6 weeks to 18 months; ​coordinated and managed a staff of five program assistants.
• Planned and implement curriculum in the areas of sensory exploration, language & literacy, outdoor experiences, and indoor experiences to assist children in reaching developmental milestones.
• Assisted management with program oversight, administrative duties, and training and observations of staff.
• Ensured that the facility and environments were safe and nurturing and conducive to supporting the development of staff and each child as mandated by Army and national standards
• Mentored new staff and modeled appropriate behavior and guidance techniques.

August Ahrens Elementary School, Waipahu, HI

September 2007-July 2010​

Alternative Center Teacher

• Assisted in creating the Alternative Center program for emotionally impaired students.
• Worked with learning disabled and severely behaviorally challenged students who could no longer be in the general education setting.
• Designed and implemented lessons to assist students in reaching academic and behavioral goals before being integrated back into the general education classroom.
• Actively involved in students' behavioral, social, and academic development, aiding students in developing emotionally, feeling comfortable in social situations, and awareness of socially acceptable behavior.
• Coordinated a staff of educational assistants, skills trainers, and behavioral health specialists to carry out behavioral programs for each student.

Gyunggi Do Public Schools, Mae Song Meon, South Korea

September 2006-August 2007​

English Teacher

• ​​Taught English to Korean students, grades 3-6.
• Developed a variety of lessons designed to motivate and encourage students in their development of English speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills.
• Co-taught classes with Korean teachers.
• ​Guided Korean teachers in the advancement of their English speaking abilities.
• Lead an after school English club.

Sylvan Learning Center, Pacific Grove, CA

January 2006-May 2006

AceIt! Program Tutor

• ​​Tutored students with diverse backgrounds and limited English skills.
• ​Utilized multiple approaches including listening to vowel sounds, pronunciation exercises, and matching the sound to a word to improve their verbal, writing, and reading skills.

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Technological Integrations & Proficiencies

• ​PC & MAC
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Lotus Notes
• Blackboard
• Garage Band
• Podcasting
• Photo Story 3
• Website development
• Blogs
• Wikis    

 

• Assessment tools
• Data keeping​​
• Behavior management​​
• Parent-teacher communication
• Student motivation​
• Differentiated instruction​
• Use of manipulatives​
• Technology integration​
• Individualized education plans​
• Student centered learning environments​

Areas of Proficiency Include: