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I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Exceptional Student Education from the University of Central Florida.  I graduated with this degree in May of 2011.

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I am certified by the state of Florida's Department of Education to teach students with disabilities (Exceptional Student Education Certification) as well as those students from Kindergarten through 6th grade in all subjects (Elementary Certification).​

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  • Exceptional Student Education Certification
  • Elementary Education Certification​

Teacher Certifications

University Education

Professional Development Training

In an effort to continually perfect my instructional and nurturing practices, I have attended numerous in-service trainings and seminars. 

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  • Love and Logic (2012)
  • Discipline/Classroom Management Strategies  (2012)
  • Technology Integration (2011)
  • BEST Training  (2011)
  • Ruby Payne (2011)
  • Numerous Webinars and Seminars

Credentials and Experience

I am have received endorsements from the state of Florida's Department of Education to teach Reading (K-12) and ESOL (K-12)..

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  • Reading (K-12) Endorsement
  • ESOL Endorsement

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Endorsements

• Prepared students to pass the FCAT
 

• Taught students in both whole group and small group instruction
 

• Analyzed data from Read 180 and designed lessons around the data
 

• Conducted formative and summative assessments
 

• Posted grades and parent information to Edline regularly
 

• Established positive rapport with students, parents, staff, and administration
 

• Provided parent tools and resources
 

• Designed opportunities for enrichment and additional student practice
 

• Promoted tolerance among students and taught them to make good choices
 

• Modeled appropriate behavior and communicated high expectations to students
 

• Created shared reading experiences to promote reading amongst the students
 

• Designed hands-on activities to grab students’ attention and gain interest in reading
 

• Produced visuals and supplementary materials for lessons and assignments
 

• Researched various ways to improve instruction

Work Experience

SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL, Palm Bay, FL
 

Reading Teacher, 7th and 8th grade     

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August 2011-present

• Supplied instruction to students with various disabilities along with their nondisabled peers


• Developed learning experiences based on assessment and observation

LONLEAF ELEMENTARY,

Melbourne, FL

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Student Intern (Grades 1, 5, and 6)            

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January 2011-May 2011

• Developed lessons for ESOL students


• Created activities to help non-LEP students connect with other cultures
 

• Translated words into English from Spanish and Haitian-Creole for students
 

• Promoted and participated in 100 Book Challenge
 

• Developed individual learning experiences based on student needs
 

• Located new technology and materials to assist classroom teachers

GOLFVIEW ELEMENTARY,

Rockledge, FL
 

Instructional Assistant (Grades 5 and 3)           

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December 2005- May 2011

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