Provide differentiated instruction in a co-taught classroom, utilizing various co-teaching models to support diverse learners and foster an inclusive environment in a predominantly Black and Latinx community.

• Foster an inclusive learning environment that supports academic and social growth for all students

• Implement models to meet the needs of all students

• Differentiate and modify instruction for students with IEPs, 504 plans, language learners, and gifted students using evidence-based strategies

• Collaborate daily with special educator, MLL teacher, gifted education teacher, support staff, and families to ensure student success

• Integrate restorative practices to promote conflict resolution, accountability, and a supportive classroom culture

• Assess and monitor student progress, continually adjusting instruction based on ongoing formative assessment

• Use SIOP to meet the instructional needs of Multi-Language Learners

• Develop and maintain relationships with families and students in order to support individual student achievement

Developed the gifted & talented program for a preK-5, Title I, and predominantly Multi-Language Learner setting while teaching general education and math classes for 4th and 5th grade.

• Taught ongoing text analysis groups, during which students consistently achieved Exceeds Expectation scores on district interim assessments 

• Consistently achieved Student Perception Data in the high 90 percentiles for facilitating learning, having high expectations, and supporting students, outpacing both school and district averages

• Developed and implemented Advanced Learning Plans in collaboration with students, families, and classroom teachers for all formally identified gifted students to support academic strengths and affective needs

• Equitably identified gifted students, mirroring the demographics of the school

In both California locations, taught 4th grade in Title 1 settings with predominantly Multi-Language Learner populations.

•  Created and implemented engaging, standards-based lessons with a focus on collaboration and critical thinking

• Devised and implemented creative, standards-aligned, and relevant lessons that were both rigorous and engaging

• Cultivated a warm classroom environment, emphasizing growth mindset. Assessed and monitored student progress, continually adjusting instruction based on ongoing formative assessment.

Coached, formally evaluated, and led ongoing professional learning for all 2nd through 5th grade teachers. Supported a cohort of 20 teachers throughout the district in providing best practice instruction and identification of gifted students.

• Conduct all formal evaluations for 2nd-5th grade teachers using the district framework

• Led coaching cycles for both new and veteran teachers

• Facilitated weekly data-driven instruction cycles using the Doug Reeves protocol in order to reflect on data and plan targeted instruction

• Participated in the school’s Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), developing, framing, and providing supports for yearlong school-wide learning goals

• Developed Universal Improvement Plans and 90-Day Plans as a member of the ILT in accordance with state and district policies

• Led unit planning and weekly collaborative planning to support teams of teachers in targeting instruction to grow all students

• Collaboratively launched a structured foundational skills reading program for grade K-3

• Developed and led ongoing professional development cycles, targeting Depth & Complexity, Depth of Knowledge, and Kagan Structures

• Modeled instructional best practices in order to support teachers in classroom management, math instruction, and literacy instruction

• Led district-level professional development around formal identification of gifted students, and Dr. Kaplan’s Depth & Complexity

• Site Assessment Leader for standardized state testing (CMAS), NNAT3 testing, CogAT Testing, and SLOs