Education
- Bachelor of Arts in English received from Michigan State University in May 2014
- English major on secondary education track, minor in sociology
- English major on secondary education track, minor in sociology
- Master of Arts in K-12 Administration pursued through Michigan State University
- Completed 28 credits as of January 2018, expect to receive by May 2018
- Completed 28 credits as of January 2018, expect to receive by May 2018
Professional Experience
Full-time English/Language Arts Teacher at Northrop High School in Fort Wayne, IN -- August 2015 to Present
- Lead teacher in English 9, English 11, and English 12 and CIE: Program of Study
- Experience implementing a curriculum that was curated with Junior Achievement
- Experience with Repeat, Compass, Academic, Honors, and Integrated Services Sections
- Note: Integrated Service sections are mainstream classrooms in which 25%-40% of the class roster has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or a Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)
- Experience in blended classroom environment to facilitate credit recovery for students throughout the Fort Wayne Community School District
Certifications
- Highly qualified (BA) in English Language Arts Education
- Certified in Sociology Education
- Certified in Educational Technology though Michigan State University
- College Board Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition
- American Red Cross Adult/Pediatric First Aid and CPR, December 2017
- Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide, July 2015