Experience

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  Hopkins elementary school

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  Third grade teacher
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  Pesson addition elementary

  Jun 2011 - Nov 2011

  Kindergarten teacher
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  St. martin parish school board

  Dec 2011 - May 2021

  Teacher

  I taught prekindergarten and first grade.

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  St. martin parish school board

  Aug 2021 - now

  Served as the LEAD Agency representative for St. Martin Parish, supporting implementation and oversight of key Early Childhood programs including RSN, CCAP B3, Title I, 8g, LA4, Head Start/Early Head Start, and SPED Inclusion.Conducted CLASS observations and monitored instructional minutes to ensure developmentally appropriate, high-quality learning environments for children from birth to age five.Assisted with the coordination of enrollment, registration, screening, and placement processes to meet program targets and align with funding guidelines.Facilitated Ready Start Network meetings, community outreach, and fundraising efforts while ensuring compliance with LEAD Agency components and governance structures.Provided ongoing training, coaching, and technical assistance to Birth-to-5 staff, promoting professional growth and continuous program improvement.Tracked program data and provided ongoing performance and compliance reports to the Advisory Council for 23 sites serving over 800 students; facilitated board member onboarding and governance training Show less Designed and led district and school-based professional development grounded in the science of reading, emphasizing structured literacy, backward planning, and evidence-based instructional strategies.Coached and mentored educators through student-centered coaching cycles—utilizing observation, feedback, co-teaching, and model lessons—to strengthen reading, writing, and language instruction.Supported teachers in unpacking standards, implementing high-quality curricula with fidelity, and using assessment data to inform instruction, set goals, and drive continuous improvement.Partnered with school leaders to foster inclusive, resource-rich learning environments, promote family engagement, and cultivate a culture of literacy advocacy and lifelong learning. Show less

  • Early Childhood Education Manager

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Early Childhood Education Manager

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Literacy Coach

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2023