Objective Obtain a teaching position that allows me to demonstrate my passion for teaching. To create a positive experience for students by implementing various teaching methods and coordinating curriculum across disciplines.
Education University of Wisconsin Platteville Platteville, WI 2013-Present Masters of Science Cross-Categorial Special Education 10-21 Certification University of Wisconsin Platteville Platteville, WI 2006-10, 13 Secondary Education Licensure Speech & English University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI 2000-04, 12 Bachelors of Letters & Science Major: Speech Communication
Certifications PK-12 Certification 6-21 Certification Special Education Program Aide (883) 2015 Cross-Categorical Special Education (801) 2014
Work Experience Platteville School District, High School Platteville, WI Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher 2013-Present Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities Creation of flexible programs and learning environments Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in positive environment Sun Prairie Area School District, C. Heights UMS Sun Prairie, WI Special Education Assistant 2010-Present Co-teach curriculum, instruction and supervision of students. Create and implement alternative learning and scaffolding methods for students to achieve educational goals aligned with standards. Provide safe learning environments for all students, in alignment with Cardinal CORE and PBIS Standards.
Sun Prairie Area School District, Westside Elementary Sun Prairie, WI Special Education Assistant Summer 2011, 2013 Assist with instructional needs, goals and learning of students in Reading and Math programs. Supervision and monitoring of student safety and behavior. Wisconsin Integrative Hyperbaric Center Madison, WI Autism Therapist/Receptionist February 2008-January 2010 Teaching children skills in the areas of language, social skills, imitation, play, academics, and daily living skills using verbal and visual instruction. General office, reception and Hyperbaric Chamber operation Wisconsin Early Autism Project Madison, WI Line Therapist May 2007 - July 2008 Teaching children skills in the areas of language development, social skills, imitation, increasing attention, play, academics and daily living skills.
Talents/Skills Cardinal Heights UMS Theatre Musical Artistic Director Play Director Musical Artistic Director Play Asst. Director/Producer Musical Artistic Director Beauty & the Beast, Jr Big Bad Seussical, Jr. Dont Say MacBeth Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. Spring 2011-Present Spring 2013 Fall 2012 Spring 2012 Fall 2011 Spring 2011
Public Involvement I Can Shine Bike Camp Volunteer Adjudicated Forensic High School Judge UW Platteville Deans List UW Platteville High Academic Standing Madison Race 4 the Cure Volunteer National Scholastic Honor Society Inductee Phi Kappa Phi 2011, 2013 2000 - Present 2006 2007 Spring 2007 2001 - Present Spring 2007
