About Me
Thank you for stopping by; I am excited for us to connect! For those that don’t know me, I am a Maine certified school teacher who is passionate, driven, and child-centered. I have a Bachelors in Elementary and Middle School Education with a concentration in English and a Masters in Educational Leadership. I have experience working alongside students in all sorts of settings. I started my career as a literacy specialist in an urban public school. I then tutored and became my town’s reading teacher for their academic summer camp. I moved into the classroom and taught second and third grades in both private and public schools for several years. I was awarded Teacher of the Year and have had the opportunity to speak at multiple conferences for the Maine Department of Education. I love bringing learning to life and equipping students, families, and fellow teachers to best support our children.
My educational philosophy is to always be mindful of the whole child. Children need to feel safe, loved, and excited to learn as they dive into their studies. They need to be seen and individually supported, encouraged, and challenged. I believe learning happens each moment of the day. Children are continuously absorbing and taking in the world around them - and this doesn’t just happen in a traditional classroom. Recognizing that children are learning in their backyards, in their homes, at the grocery store, at the public library, and at the park llows us adults to engage our young learners by entering into their experiences to foster curiosity and discovery. Childhood is beautiful and special! Learning should be invigorating and exciting for our children. I strive to incorporate creativity, joy, and curiosity into everything I do for the students I work with, and I feel privileged to work alongside your family as you homeschool this upcoming year.
Credentials
- State of Maine: Teaching Certification
- M.S. in Educational Leadership Thomas College, Waterville ME, 2021
- B.S. in Elemenatry and Middle School Education Evangel University, Springfield MO, 2014
- A.A. Humanities Onondaga Community College, Syracuse NY, 2011
- Advanced Regents Diploma C.W. Baker High School, Baldwinsville NY, 2009
"I am an enthusiastic educator with a M.S. in Educational Leadership and a B.S. in Elementary and Middle School Education with a concentration in English. I am a Maine state certified teacher who is passionate about providing engaging, purposeful, and differentiated instruction to diverse learners in all learning environments. I thrive on leading, training, and serving others."
Resume
"I am an enthusiastic educator with a M.S. in Educational Leadership and a B.S. in Elementary and Middle School Education with a concentration in English. I am a Maine state certified teacher who is passionate about providing engaging, purposeful, and differentiated instruction to diverse learners in all learning environments. I thrive on leading, training, and serving others."
Professional Experience
Classroom Teacher
2016 - 2021
China Primary School; China, ME
- I taught second and third grades during my time at China Primary. I worked continuously to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of my diverse young learners. I created engaging lessons that were standards driven and meaningful to students. I documented and tracked individual and class data to ensure progress and growth. I consistently connected with families to foster a positive, collaborative work relationship and to discuss student progress, student strengths, and areas where more support would be provided for each child. I led grade-level team meetings where I documented student progress and curricular decisions. I have been actively involved in the school’s event committee where I planned and led school wide events such as authors’ visits, writing celebrations, Mad Science shows, and theater productions. I have served on the school’s leadership team to assist the principal in making school wide decisions. I have worked diligently to connect with all students to establish a positive and healthy relationship that supports growth throughout the academic year. I have differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of my diverse students. I have advanced to become the Class Dojo school mentor who equipped teachers with resources to efficiently communicate and connect with family members outside of the classroom. I have been chosen to speak at multiple Maine Department of Education conferences revolving around my expertise in literacy instruction as well as effectively using technology in the classroom. I also have experience leading district wide professional development sessions.
Reading Tutor
2015 - 2016
Self Employed; Baldwinsville, NY
- I assessed and created unique and engaging lessons for kindergarten, first, and second grade students to become more fluent, confident readers. I focused instruction on building students’ vocabularies, strengthening sight word recognition, developing reading comprehension strategies, and strengthening oral reading fluency so that each child was able to become a stronger and more successful independent reader.
Classroom Teacher
2014 - 2016
Word of Life Christian Academy; Baldwinsville, NY
- I taught second grade where all instruction was standards based and Common Core aligned. I differentiated instruction to communicate and meet the academic needs of diverse learners. I assessed before, during, and after each lesson to ensure student growth and achievement. I have had great success bringing each student in my class to or above grade level in reading (DRA assessments 2016) as well as heavily focused on strengthening math fact fluency to build a solid foundation for the mathematical concepts ahead. I led and assisted in parent and team meetings. I provided opportunities for students to engage in learning through cooperative learning groups. I focused on providing a safe and engaging learning environment where all students were equipped to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Summer Reading Camp Instructor
2015
Town of Lysander Parks and Recreation; Baldwinsville, NY
- I taught engaging and focused reading lessons to small groups with the goal of preparing students for the upcoming school year in first and second grades. I adapted lessons for individual students to meet the diverse needs of the unique group. I focused on strengthening comprehension strategies and supporting student thinking by using evidence from the text. I gathered literature from multiple genres as well as nonfiction grade-level magazines to strengthen students’ reading fluency and understanding of the text.
Summer Camp On-Site Director
2015
Town of Lysander Parks and Recreation; Baldwinsville, NY
- I effectively led staff and students in camp procedures and daily activities. I directed and documented weekly fire drills for the entire camp. I communicated with staff, students, and families throughout the summer program. I applied conflict resolution skills to keep camp safe, welcoming, and positive for all staff, students, and families.
Literacy Enrichment Specialist
2013 - 2014
Say Yes to Education; Syracuse, NY
- I taught enrichment lessons to enhance and improve reading comprehension and writing skills for first and second grade students. I adapted lessons for advanced learners while providing extra support for struggling students. I encouraged critical thinking and evidence-based responses through daily discussions and written reflections.
Skills
"I am a skilled educator who has expertise in providing individualized, standards-based instruction to students with diverse learning needs. I am skilled in public speaking. I have experience planning and leading professional development sessions for teachers in grade level meetings, school-wide staff meetings, district professional development sessions, and the Maine Department of Education’s MoMentum breakout sessions. I am highly skilled in classroom management. I am extremely knowledgeable in curriculum planning and curriculum mapping. I have been a leader in my school district when it comes to effectively using technology. I have three years of training by an Apple educational coach. I am skilled in curriculum development and differentiating instruction. I am knowledgeable in understanding the relationship between data, program outcomes, and results. I am able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with family members and students as well as to prepare comprehensive reports in a timely manner so families know how their child is progressing. I am highly organized and reliable. I strive to see all children grow in their skills and abilities through joyful and positive learning experiences."
Services
Here are a few of my services! Please contact me with any questions, or if you would like to discuss someting else.
NOTE: Discounted pricing for siblings!
Homeschool Annual Curriculum Mapping
$300
Interested in having a certified Maine teacher look through your yearly materials to make sure your child will be working on the skills necessary for his or her grade level? I am available to make sure the materials you have are meeting the state and national standards.
Tri-annual Reading Assessments
$425
To offer insight and peace of mind, I am available to administer a standardized reading assessment in the beginning, middle, and end of the school year to track your child’s progress. After administering the assessment, I will meet with you to discuss your child’s oral reading fluency and comprehension results as well as offer suggestions and areas to focus on strengthening. You will receive a full report after each of the three assessments. Assessments and meetings will be done via ZOOM.
Tri-annual Math Assessments
$425
I also administer standardized math assessments in the beginning, middle, and end of the school year to confirm that your child is making progress throughout the year. After administering the assessment, I will meet with you to discuss your child’s computation as well as mathematical concepts and application results as well as offer suggestions and areas to focus on strengthening. You will receive a full report after each of the three assessments. Assessments and meetings will be done via ZOOM.
End of Year Homeschool State Report
$100
I am able to review your child’s annual work and report to the Maine Department of Education that your child has covered all of the necessary topics and standards required for his or her grade level at the end of the school year.
Total Package
$1000
I am able to review your child’s annual work and report to the Maine Department of Education that your child has covered all of the necessary topics and standards required for his or her grade level at the end of the school year.
Contact Me
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have! Leave me a message below, and I will get back to you shortly!
Location:
Waterville Maine, 04901
Email:
info@harvesthillschool.com