About Us

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 Education

St. James School, (K-8) Manchester, CT

East Catholic High School, (9-12) Manchester, CT

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, May 2017

Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instructional Design, May 2018

Neag School of Education’s Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s Program

Concentration in Science

Honor’s Scholar, Cum Laude, Dean’s List

Educator Certifications

• State of Connecticut Provisional Educator (Grades 1-6) (2024 - 2032)
• State of New Hampshire Experienced Educator (Grades K-6) (2024 - 2027) 

Education Related Experience

George Hersey Robertson Elementary School, Coventry, CT

Grade 3 Elementary Educator, August 2024 - Present

• Differentiating student instruction and assessment based on student need, interest, and learning profile
• Implementing new curriculum to fully meet the needs of students in light of the science of reading research
• Partnering and communicating with families as needed to create the best possible outcomes for their scholars

Inter-Lakes Elementary School, Meredith, NH

Grade 4 Elementary Educator, August 2022 – June 2024

• Conducted research on educational best practices to continually refine curriculum design and teaching strategies.
• Utilized technology, collaboration, and other 21st century skills daily to successfully meet students' needs  including differentiating student learning materials and assessments
• Planned and problem solved with grade team, special education professionals, specialists, families and administration

Epsom Central School, Epsom, NH 

Grade 6 Teacher - Science, ELA, Math & Social Studies, August 2018 – June 2022

• Worked vertically to align science competencies to NGSS and created coordinating compelling curriculum with a multidisciplinary team
• Developed & piloted an advisory program focused on social-emotional learning

Remote and Hybrid Learning Grade 6 Teacher, March 2020 – June 2021

• Delivered Virtual Instructor-Led Training (vILT) via Zoom and proficiently navigated and utilized online learning platforms, video conferencing tools, and other digital resources necessary for remote instruction
• Designed lessons and unique opportunities for remote learners, resulting in meeting or exceeding end-of-year assessment goals

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School, Rochester, NH

School Board Member, January 2019 – June 2022

• Served as an Educational Advisor on the School Board to influence school decision making in the best interest of key stakeholders & Covid Task Force Committee Member 

Action Kids Summer Camp, Brentwood, NH 

STEM Leader & Leaders in Training Counselor – May 2017 – August 2020

• Created curriculum, budgeted, purchased, trained counselors, and implemented the daily STEM program for 15-40 campers in grades K-10
• Mentored and created learning experiences centered around the development of strong qualities for leaders for 12 – 20 campers in grades 3 – 8 daily

American Sign Language (ASL) Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Manager of Teacher’s Assistants, August 2016 – May 2018

• Interviewed, hired, and supervised 22 Teacher's Assistants for 4 UCONN ASL teachers 
• Prepared, monitored, and offered conflict resolution and support to TAs 
• Assisted Deaf teachers and interpreted for them during informal and formal meetings

Teacher’s Assistant Level 1 & 2 Classes, August 2015 – December 2016

• Interpreted between the Deaf teacher and hearing students during and after class
• Proctored quizzes and exams as well as corrected them, video projects, and homework
• Held weekly office hours to meet struggling learners’ individual needs

UConn Connects, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Master Coach, January 2015 - May 2015

• Co-lead weekly meetings for 8-10 facilitators to provide advice and support for mentoring their participants, who were UConn students on academic probation
• Designed and implemented a syllabus with group activities, discussions, and reflections 

Peer Facilitator, August 2014 - May 2017

• Mentored 5 UConn students each semester on academic probation in areas such as time management, organization, and study skills
• Coordinated and led outreach events at local high schools to teach applicable skills

Verplank Elementary School, Manchester, CT

Socratic Seminar Master's Intern, August 2017 - April 2018

•  Facilitated Socratic Seminar three times a week for gifted 3rd-5th graders in an urban setting
• Collected data for a thesis project regarding the social and emotional learning of scholars in our Socratic Seminar
• Implemented classroom management techniques, ELL methods, and lesson differentiation strategies 

Glastonbury Public Schools, Glastonbury, CT

Full Time 5th Grade Student Teacher & Clinical Intern, August 2016 - May 2017

•  Planned and executed 5th grade lesson plans
• Recorded formative and summative data on each student
• Collaborated daily with parents and other teachers in the community
• Implemented SIOP strategies, IEP modifications and accommodations, and culturally responsive classroom methods 
• Reflected with my cooperating teaching and revising my practices daily 

University of Connecticut's Office of Undergraduate Reasearch, Storrs, CT

Undergraduate Researcher, March 2016 - September 2016

•  Recipient of the Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Award for the Summer of 2016
• Conducted and collected a research thesis project which explored parental perceptions, attitudes, and expectations regarding their children who showed indicators of high academic potential in the early grades 

Meriden Public Schools, Meriden, CT

Substitute Teacher, February 2016 - June 2016

•  Ran a classroom as a substitute teacher for elementary and middle school students in a dynamic urban school district weekly
• Attended specialized professional development training and meetings 

L.W. Batchelder Elementary School, Hartford, CT

Clinical Intern, January 2016 - May 2016

•  Worked in a 1st grade urban classroom for 7 hours a week
• Taught American Sign Language to the whole group and Reading Comprehension to small groups
• Worked with children who are ESL and children with IEPs 

St. Matthew's Catholic Parish & School, Tolland, CT

Faith Formation Teacher, August 2012 - May 2016

 • Prepared a lesson plan every week for an hour long engaging, interactive class for different grade levels
• Answered the queries of students in an appropriate manner related to religion
• Initiated and arranged for classroom discussions
• Evaluated the performances of students' class work, assignments, and participation
• Cooperated and collaborated with my teaching assistant
• Maintained presence before & after classes to support, assist, communicate with other catechists and parents

Southeast Elementary School, Mansfield, CT

Clinical Intern, September 2015 - January 2016

• Taught math, reading and other subjects during the course of the day to 2nd graders
• Assisted with small groups as well as provided one-on-one academic assistance to 2nd graders for 8 hours a week
• Taught a 45-minute American Sign Language lesson to 2nd graders once a week