Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math and science, was faculty sponsor for the SeaPerch team that won 2nd place for Design Notebook and 4th place for Pool Performance, and was a co-coordinator for the 8th grade Math 24 team that was in the top 100 teams in the nation and the school team that was in the top 10 schools in the nation.

Southeast Delco School District | Sep 2014 - Jun 2017

Middle School Soccer Coach

Head Coach for the Middle School Girls Soccer team. Responsible for running / organizing practices, teaching the rules of the game, and modeling good sportsmanship at all times.

Southeast Delco School Dist | Aug 2009 - Jun 2017

Teacher

Assignments include Reading Interventionist and 3rd grade teacher at Harris School and 5th grade Social Studies and Science teacher, 7th and 8th grade Science teacher, and 6th grade Social Studies and Science teacher.

Blue Bell Junior Camp Inc | Jun 2006 - Aug 2014

Nature/Science Counselor

Designed and implemented an eight-week nature and science curriculum for children between the ages of 5 and 11. Responsible for teaching eighteen groups for one period each week, mentoring the second youngest group of campers, feeding and caring for twenty animals, and administering first aid when needed.

Ad Prima Charter School | Oct 2008 - Jun 2009

5th Grade Teacher

Implemented Everyday Mathematics program using lessons, games, and manipulatives. Prepared students for PSSA testing with daily test preparation periods, utilizing 4Sight tests to monitor individual student progress. Conducted monthly Parent Partnership meetings, discussing various academic topics with parents.

Lower Merion School District | Aug 2007 - Jun 2008

2nd Grade Teacher

Implemented balanced-literacy program incorporating guided reading, shared reading, and read-alouds. Prepared student for writing using guided writing, writer's workshop, word walls, shared writing, journal writing, and word study.

Lower Merion School District | Jan 2006 - Jun 2007

Guest Teacher

Served as a substitute teacher for a total of 230 days, covering subjects ranging from grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, Special Education, Physical Education, Challenge, Autistic Support, Reading, Library, Music, Art, Communique, Autistic Support, Reading, Library, Music, Art, Communique, Family / Consumer Science, American Government, Chemistry, Guidance, and Learning Support.

Staples | Aug 2003 - Sep 2005

Inventory Analyst

Responsible for maintaining product availability for customers, zero-balance walks, audits, making inventory adjustments, researching product history, problem solving, plan-o-grams.

Springfield School District | Aug 2003 - May 2005

Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach

Served as goalkeeper coach during pre-season training, head coach for the 9th grade soccer team, and assistant coach for varsity and junior varsity teams.

Various Professional Theatre Companies | Jun 1996 - Aug 2003

Stage Technician / Lighting Designer / Sound Designer

Maintained various positions as a stage technician / designer for Surflight Theatre (Beach Haven, NJ), Upper Darby Summer Stage (Upper Darby, PA), Media Theatre (Media, PA), Cumberland County Playhouse (Crossville, TN), Springfield School District (Springfield, PA), and Toner Sound Entertainment Group (Aston, PA).

Sleep Number by Select Comfort | Mar 2001 - Jun 2002

Store Manager

developing leads. Designed a selling strategy and trained store personnel in Home Delivery incentive, becoming the top store in the nation in Home Delivery percentage.

Staples | Aug 1998 - Mar 2001

Sales Manager, Copy Center Manager

Responsible for driving sales in Electronics, Copy & Print Services, and Furniture Departments, customer service, training employees, scheduling, store opening and closing procedures.

Arcadia University | Nov 1998 - May 2000

Technical Director, Lighting & Sound Designer

Responsibilities included designing and implementing lighting and sound aspects for the University's Theatre Department productions in conjunction with the director's specifications, overseeing all technical aspects of the productions while collaborating with the set designer, and troubleshooting during technical runs and performances.

My Education

Take a look at my formal education

Master of Arts (MA), Curriculum and InstructionRosemont College | 2004

Bachelor of Arts (BA), PhilosophyElizabethtown College | 1997

Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/ Secondary Diploma ProgramSpringfield High School | 1992

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