Professional Introduction
- I am currently a Kindergarten teacher at McCurdy Elementary. I have been in the Hazelwood School District since 2013, during my time in the district, I have taught 5th, 3rd, and kindergarten. I have participated in professional development for PBIS tiers 2 and 3, as well as Social Emotional Learning and Character Education instruction. I have been an integral part of our building’s PBIS team and the writing and implementation of our PBIS manual. I currently serve on both the tier 2 and tier 3 teams in our building.
I possess outstanding leadership skills and take great pride in my dedication to education and the lives of children. I was nominated McCurdy’s Teacher of the Year for the 2017-2018 school year. I work hard to not only support students in the building, but other staff members as well. I have outstanding communication with parents and students. It is important to have many positive interactions with parents, before having to share concerns. My desire is to be a part of an outstanding and growing school district. My passion is behavior analysis and instructional methods to ensure all students are successful.
Teaching Certifications
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Professional Educator License
- Illinois
- Elementary Kindergarten to Grade 9. Endorsement in Middle Grade Social Sciences and Language Arts. -
Career CPC
- Missouri
- Early Childhood B-3, Elementary 1-5, Middle School Social Science and Language Arts, Library Media Specialist K-12.
Education
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05/2015-12/2016
Arkansas State University
Masters Degree - Educational Theory and Practice
Jonesboro, AR
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08/2005-05/2010
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelors Degree - Elementary Education
Edwardsville, IL
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08/2001-05/2005
Granite City High School
Diploma
Granite City, IL
Honors
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2017-2018 McCurdy Teacher of the Year
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2010 KDP Outstanding Service Award
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2005-2010 SIUE Deans List
Training
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Google Certified Educator - Level 1
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PBIS Tiers 2 and 3
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Social Emotional Learning
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Character Education
Work Experience
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10/2013-Present
Kindergarten Teacher
Hazelwood School District
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08/2011-05/2012
2nd Grade Teacher
Danforth Elementary
Riverview Gardens School District