About Me
I am an instructional leader with 20 years of experience in education and a solid foundation in the Science of Reading.
I am eager to join an organization that shares my passion for literacy where I can build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Relevant Work Experience
2016 - 2024
Aspire Public Schools - East Palo Alto Charter School
Reading Interventionist
Lead of Language and Literacy Intervention Team (LLIT)
- Implemented a “Walk to Read” model for reading intervention in grades TK-5 that increased the number of students being served from 100 to over 235 and placed 100% of students in need of foundational skills in a reading intervention group
- Organized and analyzed reading data across multiple measures for 385+ TK-5th grade students by building a relational database to monitor student progress and growth
- Served as a Team Lead and member of the EPACS School Leadership Team
- Provided small group reading instruction to a caseload of up to 50 students in grades TK-5th
- Provided professional development to K-5 teachers about foundational literacy skills, how to teach the SIPPS curriculum, and the Walk to Read model.
- Collaborated with colleagues at the district level to transition our school from a Balanced Literacy model to a Structured Literacy, knowledge-based ELA curriculum
- Collaborated with grade level teams to support the implementation of Wit and Wisdom curriculum
- Mentored 13 early career teachers as induction candidates and interns
2014 - 2016
Education Specialist, 4th-6th grades
- Designed, planned and implemented math, reading, writing and social skills lessons for small groups of varying skill levels based on Common Core State Standards
- Created individual behavior plans and appropriate rewards and consequences
- Developed, wrote and lead IEP meetings with parents, teachers, service providers, and other stakeholders for a caseload of 20+ students
2011 - 2014
Aspire Public Schools - Lionel wilson college prep
Lead Education specialist, 6th-12th grades
- Provided academic instruction for students in 6th through 12th grade tailored to IEP goals for 20+ students
- Served on the Lionel Wilson Prep Leadership Team
- Outlined policies and procedures for the Learning Center that served 52 students
- Led department meetings for Special Education staff
- Prepared and led summer training for new Ed Specialists
2009 - 2011
Seneca Center
Special Education Teacher
- Served students who were removed from a public school setting due to their behavior in a therapeutic day school
- Designed and delivered lessons for middle and high school students in Language Arts, Algebra, US History, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
- Provided one-to-one counseling to students in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques to address inappropriate or unsafe behaviors and emotional needs
Certification
Expires 2026
State of ORegon
Preliminary Teacher License - #542750
Endorsements
- Elementary – Multiple Subjects
- Special Education – Generalist
- ESOL
Expires 2027
State of California
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - #220149839
Expires 2028
Education Specialist Instruction Credential - #230188243
- Mild-Moderate
