High School Teaching ExperienceI appreciate the years I spent teaching high school in Granville County, North Carolina. The time I spent there brought incredible opportunities to work closely with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community members. This rural school district presented benefits and challenges that pushed me to grow as an instructor.
South Granville School of Business and Global Communications 2009-2010
Creedmoor, NC Algebra and Pre-Algebra (inclusion) * 2010 A+ Award Integrated the 1:1 laptop initiative (The Golden Leaf Foundation) into classroom instruction. Chaired committee to introduce the Carnegie Learning Program as part of student skill building. Oversaw after school and weekend tutoring programs. Served as supervisor for student Relay For Life club. South Granville School of Engineering and Applied Studies2007-2009
Creedmoor, NC Algebra and Resource Math (inclusion) * 2008 - 2009 Teacher of the Year *2008 A+ Award *2009 A+ Award Provided support for administration in the development and implementation of the Small Schools Project (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation). Chaired committee for the development of student learning portfolios. Oversaw after school and Saturday tutoring program. Served as supervisor for student Relay For Life club. South Granville High School2005-2007
Creedmoor, NC Technical Math I, Algebra A (inclusion) and B, and Introduction to High School Math *2005 A+ Award *2006 A+ Award *2007 A+ Award Instituted a one-day internship program exposing Juniors and Seniors to the practical applications of math in various careers. Worked with Freshman Academy students to build the study skills necessary to promote high school success. Mentored students relocated after Hurricane Katrina. Worked with community members to implement a Saturday learning program that provided college tutors for students while parents attended a forum on educational public policy. |
Accolades
“a highly motivated and dedicated teacher….Her customized instruction and genuine concern for her students has had a positive and long term effect on them.” LTC Burton, JROTC
“demonstrated the patience and teaching ability in getting the information to the students in a fashion that redirects her passion for her subject and tries to make the learning fun for the student so they can connect to the material being taught.” Natalie DiMonato Sbraccia, Parent
“a way of working with students where she reaches them from the level they’re at and is able to explain math in new ways.” Olivia Banks Guidance, Counselor
“works tirelessly to ensure that her students have every opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful not only in high school, but beyond.” Lindsay Graham, Special Education Inclusion Teacher
“won’t let a kid quit on themselves, because they know she won’t quit on them.” John Gaul, Science Teacher
“demonstrated the patience and teaching ability in getting the information to the students in a fashion that redirects her passion for her subject and tries to make the learning fun for the student so they can connect to the material being taught.” Natalie DiMonato Sbraccia, Parent
“a way of working with students where she reaches them from the level they’re at and is able to explain math in new ways.” Olivia Banks Guidance, Counselor
“works tirelessly to ensure that her students have every opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful not only in high school, but beyond.” Lindsay Graham, Special Education Inclusion Teacher
“won’t let a kid quit on themselves, because they know she won’t quit on them.” John Gaul, Science Teacher
