RESUME
Certification
Florida Professional Education Certificate
Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
Middle Grades General Science (Grades 5-9)
Michigan Provisional Education Certificate
Elementary Education (Grades K-5 all subjects)
Integrated Science (Grades 6-8)
Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
Master of Arts in Educational Technology (MAET)
December 2014
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Endorsement: Integrated Science
May 2009
Teaching Experience
Pacetti Bay Middle School
St. Augustine, Florida
Sixth Grade Science Teacher
February 2014 – Present
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Implemented Flipped Learning by providing direct instruction through videos
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Enhanced student engagement and achievement through gamification.
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Integrated technology through instructional videos, e-instruction clickers, Edmodo, Discovery Education labs and activities, and use of commons area computers
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Deepened science knowledge through hands on, lab experiences.
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Provided differentiated instruction that aligned with Science Standards and Common Core Standards to diverse learners
Corner Lake Middle School
Orlando, Florida
Sixth and Seventh Grade Science Teacher
August 2010 – February 2014
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Implemented Flipped Learning by providing direct instruction through videos available on SchoolTube.
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Created digital lessons using SMART technology, HP Laptops, Google Drive, Edmodo, Safari Montage, and other various online programs.
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Designed, planned, and taught science curriculum digitally that aligned with Science Standards and Common Core Standards.
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Supported student learning through interactive notebooks.
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Participated in all staff development, meetings, and PLC.
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Integrated language arts benchmarks in science content through progress monitoring articles.
Awards and Achievements
Teacher of the Year, Pacetti Bay Middle School 2014-2015
Presented on Flipped Learning: Enhancing Student Achievement
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District Trainings and Teacher Inservice, St. Johns County School District
July 2014, September 2014
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Southern Regional Education Board: High Schools That Work Conference, Nashville, TN
July 2014 and Featured Presentor July 2015
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Flipcon14, Mars, PA
June 2014
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Professional Learning Communities at Work July 2015
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International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB MYP) Science Session 2 Training
June 2014
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Southern Regional Education Board Literacy Design Collaborative Module Trainings
Fall 2013
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BIOSCOPES Curriculum Track
July 2011 to Spring 2012
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AVID Conference
Summer 2011
Professional Development
Photo Credit:
MSU: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MSU_Seal_2010.svg
Pacetti Bay: http://www-pbm.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Wildcat-Logo-2014-2015.png
Corner Lake: http://www.wedgefieldnews.com/schools/