Resume
Certifications
Elementary Education
Pre-K through 6th Grade
West Chester University
West Chester, PA
Middle Grades Mathematics
4th Grade through 8th Grade
West Chester University
West Chester, PA
Experience
2022-present
Virtual Instructor
Brandywine Virtual Academy
CCIU
Downingtown, PA
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Communicate with students, families, and student advisors
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Differentiate instruction for live and asynchronous students
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Collaborate with teachers and administrators to promote institutional missions, visions, and strategic goals
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Participated in a dynamic leadership development program designed to enhance leadership skills and contribute to personal and professional growth
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Spearheaded an innovative AI guidelines project, demonstrating proficiency in project management and team leadership
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Contributed actively as a key member of a company-wide committee entrusted with shaping the organization's strategic direction for the next five years
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Established extracurricular student engagement activities including Virtual Voyagers, Fun Fridays & Virtual Social Time
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Attended PAECT’s Keystone Technology Innovators Summit
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Developed and delivered professional development sessions on technology and artificial intelligence
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Piloted programs and platforms, including live teaching at the secondary level
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Created shared resources for teachers and related staff
2023-2024
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Engaged in immersive learning experiences to acquire and refine leadership competencies
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Applied leadership theories and techniques in real-world scenarios, fostering a deep understanding of effective leadership practices
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Collaborated with mentors and peers to receive feedback and refine leadership capabilities
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Assembled a high-performing team by identifying and leveraging individual strengths
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Developed a comprehensive timeline, ensuring project milestones were met on schedule
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Delegated tasks effectively, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment
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Executed strategic decision-making to overcome challenges and ensure project success
Leadership Development Program
CCIU
Downingtown, PA
2023-2024
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and articulate comprehensive goals and objectives
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Analyzed industry trends, market insights, and internal data to inform decision-making processes
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Facilitated constructive discussions to ensure diverse perspectives were considered in the goal-setting process
Strategic Planning Committee
CCIU
Downingtown, PA
2019 - 2022
5th Grade Teacher
Collegium Charter School
Exton, PA
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Provided full time classroom instruction
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Collaborated with teachers to create school-wide events, grade level activities, lesson plans, worksheets, field trips, and ideas for differentiation
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Fostered a safe and calming classroom environment
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Implemented a classroom management system using responsive classroom techniques
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Communicated with families on a daily basis through phone calls, Class Dojo, emails, social media, and in-person conferences
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Participated in IEP meetings, assist in creating goals and implement differentiation to meet the needs of all students
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Created formal, daily lesson plans aligned with standards and learning targets
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Piloted new curriculum, along with several online applications and programs to enhance Blended Learning techniques in the classroom
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Mentored new teachers by attending induction meetings, assisting in lesson planning, collaborating on unit plans, giving feedback on observed lessons, and sharing ideas for classroom management
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Received formal observations with constructive feedback
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Administered PSSA state testing
2017-2018
3rd Grade Student Teacher
New Garden Elementary School
Toughkenamon, PA
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Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans for all subjects
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Participated in workshops and implemented co-teaching strategies into the classroom on a daily basis
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Communicated with families through Class Dojo, social media apps, parent-teacher conferences, and district-wide events
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Hosted and participated in school and district-wide activities such as Math 24 Club, Reading Olympics, and more
Education
2022 - 2024
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
M.Ed in Applied Studies in Teaching and Learning
West Chester, PA
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Pioneered a groundbreaking research initiative, shedding light on the practical applications of AI in educational settings
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Successfully employed a multi-method approach, combining surveys and interviews for a holistic understanding of teacher experiences with artificial intelligence
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Received insight on the origins of popular, personal and theoretical constructions of teaching a learning processes
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Understood how these constructions influence contemporary practice
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Reflected on my own practices and used new practices that fit within my classroom
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Designed, developed and presented research-based informational sessions
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Established a robust methodology incorporating anonymous surveys, ensuring candid insights from educators
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Developed and implemented data collection instruments, fostering reliable and unbiased responses
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Analyzed collected data using advanced statistical methods, providing a nuanced understanding of trends and correlations
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Conducted a thorough review of academic literature, comparing findings to existing research and contributing novel insights
2018-2019
Building Substitute, K-5
Kennett Consolidated School District, all elementary buildings
Kennett Square, PA
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Executed lesson plans across every grade level in regular education classrooms, special education classrooms, and special areas
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Provided full time classroom instruction and assistance
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Traveled to all elementary and kindergarten schools in the district to teach and assist
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Tutored and mentored students who required extra support in various academic areas
2014-2018
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
BSED in Early Grades Preparation (Pre-K through 6th Grade)
West Chester, PA
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Created and implemented lesson plans during field placements
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Presented research findings through the library databases on early childhood development and education
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Tutored mathematics to college students to help prepare future educators for teaching elementary to middle level mathematics
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Led meetings & communicated to a large group of members for Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society as Vice President and Communications Chair
Professional skillset
Collaboration
Communication
Organization
Differentiated Instruction
Strategic Planning
Engagement
Blended Learning
Technology
Flexibility
References
Dr. Mark Slider
Current Principal & Supervisor
marksl@cciu.org
Dr. George Fiore
Leadership Mentor & Executive Director
georgef@cciu.org
Dr. Jeanne McCarthy
Division Director
jeannemc@cciu.org
Bryan Narwich
Current Assistant Supervisor
bryann@cciu.org
Chip Harper
Former Principal & Supervisor
chiph@cciu.org
Kristin Kotler
Former Assistant Supervisor
kristinko@cciu.org
Kelin Spina
Curriculum Supervisor
kelins@cciu.org
Dr. John O'Rourke
Former Assistant Principal, Supervisor
johno@cciu.org
Erika Smith
Mentor Teacher