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Curriculum Vitae

Profile

I am a STEM teacher and Librarian. I help students develop and refine their 21st Century skills of Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity with technology and open-ended projects. I use Project Based Learning to create cross-curriculum Math and Science units combined with technology to create learning experiences with authentic assessments and real-world applications. I use digital media and content creation to enhance further learning and engagement in students with diverse learning styles. Projects are designed to be learner-centered, differentiated, and collaborative to prepare my students for the modern workforce.

Certifications

My Current Texas Certifications

School Librarian

     Grades EC - 12

Core Subjects with STR

     Grades 4 - 8

Core Subjects with STR

     Grades EC - 6

Early Childhood

     Grades PK - 3

Highlights of Experience

Developed curriculum units that actively engaged learners in STEM-focused units aligned with state standards.

Created Professional Development sessions to help teachers transition to online teaching due to COVID-19 School Closure.

Developed curriculum for and coached Eliot’s Robotics team. Students learned problem-solving and coding skills, as well as computer science.

Advisor and Teacher to Eliot Audio/Video Club, producing student-run morning announcements and short films created by students to be shown at student developed and ran film festival.

Built an Augmented Reality Sandbox to help students visually understand geographic, historical, and scientific concepts. Eliot is the only Elementary school in Oklahoma with this technology.
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Created a website to help students with Math Homework. Topic Review and Homework Solutions videos were made to give students an extra tool to increase their understanding of mathematical concepts.

Education

Oklahoma State University                                                                                                        Graduation Date: Summer 2019
         Masters of Science in Educational Technology
                    Certificate of Online Teaching
                    Certificate of Library Media

Oklahoma State University                                                                                                        Graduation Date: May 2009
         Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
                    Major: Finance
                  

Oklahoma State University                                                                                                        Graduation Date: December 2003
         Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
                    Major: Marketing
                    30+ Credit hours in Elementary Education

Teaching and Relevant Experience

Librarian / Technology Teacher                                                                                                                                     Aug 2017 – Current
Eliot Elementary School, Tulsa, Oklahoma
 

  • Redefined the role of the Librarian position to better serve the school and the students by incorporating digital media and              technology into the school curriculum.

  • Developed a Technology / STEM Program to teach students 21st century skills.

  • Created a Makerspace and facilitated individual learning projects based on  student interests.

  • Worked with classroom teachers to integrate technology and STEM aspects into
    classroom learning.

 

Math / Science Teacher                                                                                                     Aug 2015 – May 2017
Eliot Elementary School, Tulsa, Oklahoma
 

  • Taught 5 th grade Math and Science with a focus on STEM assignments

  • Incorporated gamification aspects into class to create an engaging learning
    environment

  • Developed Coding club curriculum with University of Tulsa computer science
    students. Students developed their own video game to show off at Gaming
    Expo

  • Facilitated student produced morning news show teaching students
    fundamentals of video production

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Education Coordinator/Teacher/Designer                                                                      June 2014 – May 2015
Angel Joy Academy, Shanghai
 

  • Enhanced Student Learning through technology and gamification aspects

  • Incorporated technology to demonstrate learning concepts, through time lapse
    and green screen applications

  • Designed the logo, colors and all branding materials for the school to create a
    consistent design across all materials

 

Pre-K 3-4 Teacher                                                                                                               May 2012 - June 2014
Little Scholar Academy, Shanghai

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  • Incorporated Technology into the classroom setting through the use of Apple
    products and interactive smart boards

  • Created specialized content for interactive whiteboard to further enhance
    learning environment

 

Pre-K Teacher                                                                                                                     May 2003 – December 2004
St.John’s Child Development Center

 

  • Created Lesson plans for a class of 8-10 students

  • Developed students language skills and early writing skills

  • Prepared Students for Kindergarten and exceeded standard requirements.

  • Developed lesson plans among fellow team members to incorporate alternate learning
    aspects

 

Business Experience


Banker                                                                                                                                  October 2010 - May 2012
Bank of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK
 

  • Manage the marketing and sales functions of the branch

  • Handle cash drawer and teller functions while finding additional sales opportunities

  • Developed a program to increase loan portfolio

  • Rank in the top third of sales performers for the district on a monthly basis

 

Mobile Sales Representative                                                                                            April 2008 – January 2011
Best Buy, Tulsa, OK
 

​Assistant Manager                                                                                                             January 2005 – March 2008
          Clerk May 2002 – May 2003
          Clerk May 1996 – August 1999
QuikTrip Corporation, Tulsa, OK


Oversaw cash management and cash deposits to armored car service
Managed a team of 7 clerks
Maintained and helped increase store sales that outpaced projections

Resident Assistant                                                                                                             August 1999 – May 2002
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK


Assessed and responded to the needs of over 50 residents on the floor
Served on the Resident Assistant Selection Committee
Counseled peers on personal, academic, and career concerns


References available on request

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