Professional Profile

Preschool through Third Grade Teacher highly energetic and enthusiastic individual with the gift to reach each and
every student and instill a love for learning. Talented in designing age appropriate lessons and activities that focus
on fundamental, academic and socialization skills. Hard working and motivated educator, with strong
communication and interpersonal skills which cultivate working relationships within the school community.
Community Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten 8/2005-2014
VPK Teacher: Develop and instruct age-appropriate lesson plans that encourage physical, emotional, social,
spiritual and academic growth. Lesson plans incorporate VPK readiness standards across the domains to ensure
favorable child outcomes. Maintain individual student portfolios including skills checklists, labeled work samples
and assessment reports of individual growth. Develop and incorporate hands-on activities, engaging manipulatives
to accommodate kinesthetic and tactile learning experiences. Responsible for developing timely educational
themes and creating and maintaining a classroom environment that support an environment of acquiring
knowledge. Develop relationships with parents to establish a partnership that supports the success of each child.
Enrichment Teacher with Duval County 6/2003-2014
Develop and plan cooking classes appropriate for pre-school through 3
rd
grade students. Students learn the basics
of preparing dishes and baking, enhancing their math and reading skills as they read recipes and measure
ingredients. Each child has hands-on cooking experience in class and is provided the recipe and dish to take home.
Stay at Home Mom 6/2000-8/2005
Temporarily stepped away from the classroom to be the fulltime mother of two small children. This leave of
absence enabled me to use my teaching and child development skills to prepare my own children for strong and
successful academic careers.
Jacksonville Country Day School 8/1997-6/2000
Third Grade Lead teacher with the assistance of a Paraprofessional. Planned and implemented whole class, small
group and one on one instruction using developmentally appropriate practices. Utilized learning centers,
technology and manipulatives to introduce new topics.

Education
BA, Elementary Education with Specialization in Early Childhood Education
University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida

Professional Licenses
Florida Teacher Certification VPK endorsed Child and Adult CPR Certified First Aid Certified