2017 - Present
Computer Science and STEM Educator
Millville Board of Education
Millville, New Jersey
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Leveraged innovative learning practices and personalization that were scalable and replicable as a part of the STEM and computer science program in the district to give low-income students exposure to science and technology contexts.
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Designed the first 6-8 grade STEM curriculum, giving ~3000 students their first experience with STEM concepts in the district.
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Produced engaging STEM and computer programming lessons for 6-8 grade students.
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Developed activities within course content by collaborating and consulting with faculty/support staff.
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Oversaw all academic assessment procedures, both Formative (Curriculum-Based Measures) and Summative assessments to monitor student progress and rates of student achievement.
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Analyzed data and created plans to improve school attendance and decrease student discipline referrals with the School Improvement Committee
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Mentored 2 first-year educators for 30 weeks to help them achieve their certification.
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Started a Robotics Team & Girls Who STEM Club;
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Served on the interview committee for the hiring of several staff members.
2020-2021
Digital Learning Ambassador
Millville Board of Education
Millville, New Jersey
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Established a digital learning platform for educators, parents, and students to utilize during the switch to remote learning.
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Oversaw the planning, development, and evolution of digital educational platforms; ensured a connected curriculum, and designed innovative and supportive learning digital environments.
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Trained staff on current technology tools and innovative pedagogical styles via webinars & live workshop training sessions.
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Created content to build the digital learning capacity of district staff; hosted summer technology workshops for staff.
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Designed and created a district-wide website with a team to provide instructional e-learning videos for tech help at home.
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Evaluated design, structure, quality, consistency, and continuity of the digital learning platform, curriculum, lesson plans, and all class materials; assisted ~150 staff with their tech needs, software issues, and troubleshooting.
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Developed and delivered effective training presentations to youth and adult learners in professional development settings.
2010-2017
Computer Literacy Educator
Millville Board of Education
Millville, New Jersey
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Assisted in piloting an iPod for education program; served on the planning and implementation team of a $2M one-to-one computing grant program which enabled every sixth-grade student to have a laptop for Project-Based Learning.
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Presented AVID methodologies to 300 6th grade students as a part of the AVID National Demonstration Site curriculum.
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Educated 6-8th grade students on how to create websites, design infographics, utilize MS office, and type.
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Created/communicated the vision for educational excellence within the region by working with educational staff and school.
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Presented the program Storytelling Alice to fellow educators at Stockton University to promote computer science in schools.
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Initiated a Performance Club, Newspaper Club, and Technology Club for students; ensured a clear understanding of educational processes, student advising, classroom management, attendance, retention, and other metrics.
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Collaborated with direct teammates and partners in the region to recruit, build, and operate collective impact networks.
2011-2020
Parental Involvement Leader
Millville Board of Education
Millville, New Jersey
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Led monthly meetings and established original fundraising methods and parent involvement events; supported fundraising events representation by promoting and maintaining Parental Involvement Subcommittee image and reputation.
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Developed strategic relationships with the charities; created a unified and defined message for each event; ran multiple school-wide fundraisers with kick-off assemblies raising over 20K in one year alone for student events.
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Produced, wrote, and directed the daily morning announcements TV news production.
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Directed, hosted, and performed in a yearly Staff Lip Sync Battle and Food Truck Festival to raise money for the 8th-grade class and to give families a fun event to attend with their students.
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Instigated a hip-hop dance team with over 40 members that performed for crowds of ~1000 audience members at the 76ers game and Camden Riversharks game, as well as a local teen arts festival.
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Hosted several school-wide pep rallies with ~1000 students to decrease student referrals and improve behavior.
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Designed training videos for students, parents, and staff members who needed extra assistance with district technology.
2008-2010
Language Arts Educator
Millville Board of Education
Millville, New Jersey
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Delivered subject matter expertise in tutoring and teaching, including significant student mentoring.
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Conducted one-on-one coaching in the areas of English Composition and Literature for students that required customized training tailored to individual learning types in order to maximize potential.
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Created lessons based on assessment data and also developed formative and summative assessments.
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Practiced professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection, and continuous improvement.
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M.A. Instructional Technology
2017
Stockton University
Galloway, New Jersey
B.A. English
2008
Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey
B.A. Secondary Education
2008
Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey
Technical Skils
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MS Office Suite – Word, LinkedIn Skill badge for PowerPoint
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G-Suite – Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides)
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Canva
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Articulate Storyline 360
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MailChimp
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Vyond
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Wix
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EdPuzzle
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Scratch
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Screencastify
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Learning Management Systems (Edmodo, Blackboard)
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iMovie