Career SummaryA dedicated and motivated individual offering over 17 years of secondary educational experience working with students from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Involved with School Improvement and updating the secondary English curriculum to reflect current common core standards and best practices while integrating a passion for literature and writing. Demonstrated enthusiasm and rigor in the content area to facilitate critical thinking and creativity. Known for being a caring, and consistent teacher focused on establishing positive rapport with staff and students, engaging students using best practices and differentiated instruction, and maintaining high levels of expectations. Identifying students’ strengths and encouraging individual growth both academically and personally while promoting a positive and safe learning environment. |
CertificationProfessional Teaching Certificate
Grades 6-12
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Professional Experience
High School English Teacher
North Lake High School, Lake Shore Public Schools, St. Clair Shores, Michigan |
January 2003 to Present
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Served as head of the English department at North Lake High School in the Lake Shore Public School district, a 1:1 district which is home to over 3400 K-12 students attending three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative high school
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High School English Teacher
Utica Learning Academy, Sterling Heights, MI |
January 2002 to June 2006
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Related Experience
Academic Advisor and Learning Lab Teacher
Utica Adult Education, Sterling Heights, MI |
September 2011 to March 2013
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Served as the Academic Advisor for the Adult Basic Education, GED and High School Completion program scheduling class, assessing transcripts and preparing adult learners for graduation. Assessing student performance on the state required testing to create a plan for improving skills in English and Math.
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Academic Advisor
Utica Learning Academy, Sterling Heights, MI |
September 2006 to June 2011
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Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Master of Arts in Educational Technology G.P.A. 4.0 Graduation date: December 2020 Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI Bachelor of Arts in Education, December 2001 G.P.A. 3.27 Major: English and American Literature and Language - Teaching Minor: Theatre Arts and Communication - Teaching and Psychology - Teaching |
Images:
North Lake Logo [Digital image]. (2018). Retrieved October 06, 2020, from http://northlakehs.lakeshoreschools.org/
Utica Community Schools Logo [Digital image]. (2020). Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://alc.uticak12.org/
MSU Logo [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://msu.edu/
EMU Logo [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://www.emich.edu/index.php
North Lake Logo [Digital image]. (2018). Retrieved October 06, 2020, from http://northlakehs.lakeshoreschools.org/
Utica Community Schools Logo [Digital image]. (2020). Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://alc.uticak12.org/
MSU Logo [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://msu.edu/
EMU Logo [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://www.emich.edu/index.php