Education:

BA in Elementary Education, May 2004    
Waynesburg University, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

MA in Science Education (Biological Science 5-12th), projected completion date: 2012
Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah

Certification:
Washington Licensure: Residency Teacher, Elementary Education Endorsed K-8       

Experience:
Guest Teacher                                                                                                 
2009-Present
North Kitsap School District                                                                            
Poulsbo, WA     360-779-8704
Works as a Substitute for NKSD in the Elementary and Middle School classrooms.

Guest Teacher                                                                                                 
2010-Present
Central Kitsap School District                                                                         
Silverdale, WA     360-662-1610
Works as a Substitute Teacher for CKSD in Elementary and Middle School classrooms.
Reading Tutor                                                                                                   
2009-2010
Suquamish Elementary School                                                                                                            
Suquamish, WA     360-394-6934 
Worked with small diverse group of students for one on one reading instruction and compensation skills.

Teacher and Curriculum Writer                                                                    
2007 - 2010
Our Beauty Within                                                                                                                   
Poulsbo, WA     360-689-4156
Teacher, Curriculum writer, and President of the Board for the local non-profit organization.  Planned and executed long and short term goals for programs.  Spoke to large informal groups about programs and developing community awareness.  Conducted programs ideals through workshops, exhibits, classes, and with special events.

Middle Eastern Dance Instructor                                                                                       
 2008 - 2010                                                   
The Dance Within Studio
www.thedancewithin.com
Poulsbo, WA     
Teached Middle Eastern Dance to women and girls while creating and understanding of the cultural and history of the dance.  Creates an environment where all students feel welcome while working with students from 3 to 78 years old.
Lead Teacher                                                                                                   
2005 - 2007                                                                                               
Bainbridge Island Child Care Center
502 Cave Ave
Bainbridge Island, WA     206-842-6525
Taught morning preschool class to a mixed age classroom.  Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s needs and interests.  Worked with a large group of special needs students providing a positive learning environment. 
Substitute Teacher                                                                                                
2004 - 2005                                                   
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School                                         
1516 5th Street
Bremerton, WA     360-373-5162
Substituted in Kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms. 
Education Staff/ Greeter                                                                             
2005
Seattle Aquarium        
1483 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA     206-386-4300
Taught preschool-4th grade hands-on aquarium/stream/beach classes exposing students to local marine life, to expand understand of our marine environment.  Also worked as a Greeter, assisting the school groups and summer camps through out the aquarium.

On-line Tutor                                                                                                    
2004 - 2005                                                                                   
Tutor.com
40 Fulton Street - 8th Fl
New York, NY     212-528-3101
Taught on-line tutor sessions for grades 4th-8th in Math and grades 4th-12th in Social Studies.  Assisted students with homework problems, test preparations, and found websites to help students with in-school projects.

5-6th Grade Science Student Teacher                                                                
2003                                                              
Jefferson Morgan Elementary School                        
1363 Jefferson Road   
Jefferson, PA     724-883-2130
Developed lesson plans and a unit on Genetics.  Taught students using developmentally appropriate techniques.  Assisted classroom teacher with parent-teacher conferences and news letters.

Kindergarten Student Teacher                                                                                           
2003                                                               
Waynesburg Central Elementary School
PO Box 472
Waynesburg, PA     724-627-8151
Observed and assisted classroom teacher.  Created and taught a unit on Baby Animals, and weather to a classroom of 30 students.  Designed learning center and teaching aids that were incorporated into the classroom.

Conferences and Continuing Education
Experimental Education Unit: Social Skills for Autism Students;
Hands on Approach to Marine Ecosystem; and Discovering Orca Whales

Skills
Prezi Online, Constant Contact Mailings, Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre experience, Microsoft Office Suite, Web page design, Internet, e-mail, Adobe Photoshop, and online tutoring