EDUCATION
Western Governors University (2014-2016) Salt Lake City, UT
Master of Education in Learning and Technology
Fairmont State University (2008-2013) Fairmont, WV
Bachelor of Arts in General Science Education
Bachelor of Arts in French
LICENSES
Certified Teacher in Maryland (2018-present)
French (Pre-K to Adult) (2018-present)
ESOL (PreK to Adult) (2018-present)
Certified Teacher in West Virginia (2013-present)
ESL (Pre-K to Adult) (2016-present)
General Science (5 to Adult) (2013-present)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Washington County Schools Williamsport, MD
--Springfield Middle School (French; July 2018-present)
--Participate in World Language professional development throughout the year
--Provide differentiated teaching methods to ensure inclusion of all students
--Implement lessons plans aimed at language and cultural proficiency
--Engage students in real-world scenarios to create an environment of true learning
--Use role playing and other activities to maximize student participation and creativity
Berkeley County Schools Martinsburg, WV
--Martinsburg High School (English Language/ESL; August 2017-June 2018)
--Spring Mills High School (Science/French; August 2014-June 2017)
--Hedgesville High School (Science; Aug. 2013-June 2014)
--Design and implement cross-curricular and culture-based lessons
--Work cooperatively with other teachers to develop curriculum and meet goals
--Create lesson plans to connect concepts and the real world; submitted quarterly
--Provide individual student assistance for those struggling in a course
--Advise students with decision-making and life skills
--Mediate and resolve conflicts between students (both in classroom and as an EF Group Leader)
--Present information clearly and concisely, with style appropriate for audience
--Create hands-on and student-driven technological projects for multiple learning styles
--Ask and respond to questions effectively; able to create a feeling of trust with students
--Accommodate students with special needs to allow them exposure to available opportunities
--Work with parents to ensure clear communication related to their students’ performance
--Work with students and teachers to ensure accessibility to the English language
--Rosetta Stone Account Manager for Berkeley County EL Students
--Essential Skills Account Manager for Berkeley County EL Students
--Martinsburg High School Girls Tennis Coach (2018)
Fairmont State University Bookstore Fairmont, WV
--Sales Associate—Follett Higher Education Group (May 2011-Dec. 2012)
--Bookseller—Barnes & Noble College Bookstores (Jan. 2009-May 2011)
--Performed financial duties: bookseller, book buyer, online orders, etc.
--Cashier duties: lead cashier, trained new employees on register-related tasks
--Trained new employees with inventory, book ordering, and other store duties
--Built relationships of mutual trust with clients
--Handled complaints and concerns in a sensitive way
Fairmont State University Residence Life Fairmont, WV
--Assistant Residence Director (Oct. 2011-May 2012)
--Resident Assistant (Dec. 2010-Oct. 2011)
--Assisted the Residence Director in supervision and maintenance of 140 students
--Co-conducted Resident Assistant candidate interviews
--Advised and counseled students on an individual and group basis
--Utilized conflict resolution, mediation, and crisis intervention and counseling skills
--Organized, conducted, and supervised educational, social, and cultural programs
--Mediated conflicts between residents
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (WV)
Operations Staff (2007)
--Organized seminar materials to allow for a smooth flow of program
Junior Staff (2008)
--Kept group of 15 students engaged and safely moved from one location to the next
Senior Staff (2015-2016)
--Facilitated group discussion of information in panel discussions
State Staff; Director of Facilitators (2016-present)
--Selected and trained volunteers for state seminar
Teacher
--Raised funds to send students to state seminar and sell students on attending the seminar
Academic Competition for Excellence (ACE)
Emcee (2016-present)
--Read questions for Jeopardy-style academic competition
--Mediated conflicts during competitions
--Maintained calm atmosphere throughout competitions
Health Professions Career Club
Advisor (2013-2017)
--Organized speakers in medical professions to share experience with students
--Maintained professional connections to whom I can refer students with similar plans
--Planned trips to explore career options in the medical field with highly-ranked universities.
Rotary Interact
Advisor (2015-2017)
--Organized volunteer activities for ~50 high school students throughout the school year
--Assisted in scholarship opportunities for those students
--Planned trips and activities to build positive group mentality
AmeriCorps
Volunteer Mentor (2009)
--Coordinated lessons and volunteer projects for students with low reading levels.
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) Methodology (2018)
ALTELLA Standards Prioritization Research Participant (2018)
Certified Apple Teacher-Mac and iPad (2018)
WV TESOL Conference Presenter (2018)
SIOP Model Training Completer (2018)
EL Training General Classroom Teachers Presenter (2017)
APL (Classroom Management) Course Completer (2014)
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: (see tab above)
EF Tours Group Leader: France and Spain (pending for July 2019)
EF Tours Chaperone: Greece (pending for June 2019)
Immersion Tours Group Leader: Québec (2019)
EF Tours Group Leader: Italy, Germany, Czech Republic (2018)
EF Tours Group Leader: Paris, Normandy, London (2017)
EF Tours Group Leader Training: Beijing, China (2016)
Study Abroad (ISEP): Université de Savoie Mont Blanc (2013)
Educational Tour (CHA): James Monroe High School (2007)
FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Commencement Speaker for FSU Winter Commencement (2013)
Kappa Delta Pi—Education Honorary President (2011-2013)
New Student Counselor (2009-11); New Student Counselor Recruiter (2012)
Campus Compact Student Advisory Board Member (2010, 2011, and 2012)
FSU & Pierpont C&TC Leadership Conference—Diversity Training Presenter (2012)
Quiz Bowl Planning Committee (2009-2010)
Western Governors University (2014-2016) Salt Lake City, UT
Master of Education in Learning and Technology
Fairmont State University (2008-2013) Fairmont, WV
Bachelor of Arts in General Science Education
Bachelor of Arts in French
LICENSES
Certified Teacher in Maryland (2018-present)
French (Pre-K to Adult) (2018-present)
ESOL (PreK to Adult) (2018-present)
Certified Teacher in West Virginia (2013-present)
ESL (Pre-K to Adult) (2016-present)
General Science (5 to Adult) (2013-present)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Washington County Schools Williamsport, MD
--Springfield Middle School (French; July 2018-present)
--Participate in World Language professional development throughout the year
--Provide differentiated teaching methods to ensure inclusion of all students
--Implement lessons plans aimed at language and cultural proficiency
--Engage students in real-world scenarios to create an environment of true learning
--Use role playing and other activities to maximize student participation and creativity
Berkeley County Schools Martinsburg, WV
--Martinsburg High School (English Language/ESL; August 2017-June 2018)
--Spring Mills High School (Science/French; August 2014-June 2017)
--Hedgesville High School (Science; Aug. 2013-June 2014)
--Design and implement cross-curricular and culture-based lessons
--Work cooperatively with other teachers to develop curriculum and meet goals
--Create lesson plans to connect concepts and the real world; submitted quarterly
--Provide individual student assistance for those struggling in a course
--Advise students with decision-making and life skills
--Mediate and resolve conflicts between students (both in classroom and as an EF Group Leader)
--Present information clearly and concisely, with style appropriate for audience
--Create hands-on and student-driven technological projects for multiple learning styles
--Ask and respond to questions effectively; able to create a feeling of trust with students
--Accommodate students with special needs to allow them exposure to available opportunities
--Work with parents to ensure clear communication related to their students’ performance
--Work with students and teachers to ensure accessibility to the English language
--Rosetta Stone Account Manager for Berkeley County EL Students
--Essential Skills Account Manager for Berkeley County EL Students
--Martinsburg High School Girls Tennis Coach (2018)
Fairmont State University Bookstore Fairmont, WV
--Sales Associate—Follett Higher Education Group (May 2011-Dec. 2012)
--Bookseller—Barnes & Noble College Bookstores (Jan. 2009-May 2011)
--Performed financial duties: bookseller, book buyer, online orders, etc.
--Cashier duties: lead cashier, trained new employees on register-related tasks
--Trained new employees with inventory, book ordering, and other store duties
--Built relationships of mutual trust with clients
--Handled complaints and concerns in a sensitive way
Fairmont State University Residence Life Fairmont, WV
--Assistant Residence Director (Oct. 2011-May 2012)
--Resident Assistant (Dec. 2010-Oct. 2011)
--Assisted the Residence Director in supervision and maintenance of 140 students
--Co-conducted Resident Assistant candidate interviews
--Advised and counseled students on an individual and group basis
--Utilized conflict resolution, mediation, and crisis intervention and counseling skills
--Organized, conducted, and supervised educational, social, and cultural programs
--Mediated conflicts between residents
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (WV)
Operations Staff (2007)
--Organized seminar materials to allow for a smooth flow of program
Junior Staff (2008)
--Kept group of 15 students engaged and safely moved from one location to the next
Senior Staff (2015-2016)
--Facilitated group discussion of information in panel discussions
State Staff; Director of Facilitators (2016-present)
--Selected and trained volunteers for state seminar
Teacher
--Raised funds to send students to state seminar and sell students on attending the seminar
Academic Competition for Excellence (ACE)
Emcee (2016-present)
--Read questions for Jeopardy-style academic competition
--Mediated conflicts during competitions
--Maintained calm atmosphere throughout competitions
Health Professions Career Club
Advisor (2013-2017)
--Organized speakers in medical professions to share experience with students
--Maintained professional connections to whom I can refer students with similar plans
--Planned trips to explore career options in the medical field with highly-ranked universities.
Rotary Interact
Advisor (2015-2017)
--Organized volunteer activities for ~50 high school students throughout the school year
--Assisted in scholarship opportunities for those students
--Planned trips and activities to build positive group mentality
AmeriCorps
Volunteer Mentor (2009)
--Coordinated lessons and volunteer projects for students with low reading levels.
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) Methodology (2018)
ALTELLA Standards Prioritization Research Participant (2018)
Certified Apple Teacher-Mac and iPad (2018)
WV TESOL Conference Presenter (2018)
SIOP Model Training Completer (2018)
EL Training General Classroom Teachers Presenter (2017)
APL (Classroom Management) Course Completer (2014)
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: (see tab above)
EF Tours Group Leader: France and Spain (pending for July 2019)
EF Tours Chaperone: Greece (pending for June 2019)
Immersion Tours Group Leader: Québec (2019)
EF Tours Group Leader: Italy, Germany, Czech Republic (2018)
EF Tours Group Leader: Paris, Normandy, London (2017)
EF Tours Group Leader Training: Beijing, China (2016)
Study Abroad (ISEP): Université de Savoie Mont Blanc (2013)
Educational Tour (CHA): James Monroe High School (2007)
FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Commencement Speaker for FSU Winter Commencement (2013)
Kappa Delta Pi—Education Honorary President (2011-2013)
New Student Counselor (2009-11); New Student Counselor Recruiter (2012)
Campus Compact Student Advisory Board Member (2010, 2011, and 2012)
FSU & Pierpont C&TC Leadership Conference—Diversity Training Presenter (2012)
Quiz Bowl Planning Committee (2009-2010)