I have been a special education teacher, general education teacher, and a talent development teacher. In addition, I have worked as a resource teacher training new talent development teachers.
Dedicated to creating educational activities to keep students engaged while learning CC standards.
Teacher of the Year - Arnold Elementary 2011; National Board Certified Teacher; and Certified Teacher in Special Education, Elementary Education, and Gifted Education I also teach at a Blue Ribbon School.
• Earned Graduate Certification in Gifted and Talented Education from Johns Hopkins University, Fall 2006 • Earned Masters of Science in Education with a concentration in Technology at Johns Hopkins University, May 2002 • Earned Graduate Certification in Leadership in Technology Integration at Johns Hopkins University, May 2000 • Hold an Advanced Professional Certificate in Elementary Education • B.S., Elementary Education – Salisbury State College, May 1985 • Completed additional undergraduate hours for certification in special education – Salisbury State College, May 1985
• 30 years+ experience in teaching students in grades first through sixth • Successful and self-confident in classroom presentation and team-teaching • Self-motivated, creative-professional; able to work independently, as well as collaborate with others • Experience working with colleagues, parents and administrators • Exceptional ability to quickly master and implement new teaching programs to meet the needs of all students
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Specialty, Math, Fractions, Measurement, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Music, Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Problem Solving, Writing, Oral Communication, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Decimals, For All Subjects