Resume
Professional and personal references are available upon request.
Personal Statement
I am an elementary educator dedicated to fostering a positive and engaging start to school for young learners. I prioritize creating a collaborative learning environment where families are actively involved, sharing our goals and the strategies we use in 1st and 2nd grade. I am passionate about nurturing the natural curiosity and developmental growth of children at this pivotal stage, inspiring them to explore and discover the world around them. Committed to personal and professional growth, I continually strive to enhance my skills and become the best educator and individual I can be.
Education
Teacher Academy Licensure Program For Elementary Education – Santa Fe Community College 2009-2011
Bachelor of Science in Communications – Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, 1989-1993
Experience
Substitute | 1st grade teacher | 2nd grade teacher – Tucson Unified School District (TUSD), 2019-Present
1st grade teacher – Albuquerque Public Schools, 2018-2019
World traveler by motorbike – Central & South America, 2017-2018
1st grade teacher – Santa Fe & Alcalde, New Mexico, 2012-2017
1st grade teacher – Bogota, Columbia, 2011-2012
Mathematics Education Advocate and UA CRR Volunteer Leader
University of Arizona, College of Science, Department of Mathematics – Tucson, AZ, 2019-present.
I have volunteered at the University of Arizona’s Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers (CRR), actively participating in and presenting at the IMPACTS Program. This initiative is dedicated to enhancing teacher confidence and capability in K-8 mathematics while fostering opportunities for teacher leadership. My involvement focuses on supporting professional growth and empowering educators to excel in their roles.
Award
100 Outstanding Tucson Teachers 2021 – Cooper Center For Environmental Learning, College of Education, University of Arizona.