
Timeline
About me
Educator with art and makerspace experience, as well as Science, English, Special Education and Outdoor education, Bicycle education and advocacy
Education

The university of kansas
-Post-graduate coursework and research special education and teaching
The university of kansas
-Bachelor of arts - ba english language and literature, general
Washburn university
-Teacher certification language arts 6-12
Experience

H. roe bartle scout reservation
Jun 2002 - Jul 2003Cope instructor
Henry's coffeeshop
Jul 2007 - Jul 2009BaristaProvided excellent customer service in a high pressure coffeeshopHandmade to-order coffee and espresso drinks

Usd 322 west kingman county public schools
Aug 2009 - Jun 2010Secondary english teacherTaught 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade English Language Arts, Speech, Debate, and ForensicsDirected the School Play

Bridge builders llc
Jan 2010 - Jun 2017Personal care assistant and mentorCoordinated care of adult with developmental disabilities, including personal care, managing medications, budgeting, bill paying and financial planning, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regiment, recreation and social coaching

Usd 497 lawrence public schools
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011Special education paraeducatorProvided one-on-one academic support in science and math for students in 9-10th grades

Topeka public schools
Aug 2011 - Jun 2017Special educatorManaged a caseload of 14-17 special education students, coordinating services and specialized instruction based on student needWrote Individualized Education Plans with input from administrators, classroom teachers, parents, and other educational professionals according to strict legal guidelines Co-taught 9th and 11th grade English Language Arts, developing and adapting curriculumCollaborated with a district team on evaluating mathematics curriculum for accessibility and alignment with district standardsServed as a member of the technology implementation committee, developing technological solutions, troubleshooting Google Apps and other software, lead teams of teachers and administrators in technology trainingCompleted online curriculum training for computer based credit recovery classes Show less

Lawrence public library
Jun 2016 - May 2017Youth services assistantAssisted children and families with accessing library resourcesProvided excellent readers' advisory, helping youth find books and materials that matched their interests and reading levelPresented weekly family storytimes, integrating early literacy education, music, and movement activities Collaborated with a team on developing family and all ages programming, including Harry Potter Night events, Lego Club, etc. Implemented Summer Lunch at the Library, assisting with the coordination of the delivery of hundreds of lunches a day Show less

Naturalists at large
Aug 2017 - Oct 2017NaturalistNature hikes, team building, site-specific biology and ecology lessons, high and low ropes elements, and promoting environmental stewardshipDeveloped curriculum

Goleta union school district
Nov 2017 - May 2018Instructional assistantProvided one-on-one instruction to students with special needs in grades K-6Observed and documented student behavior in accordance with behavior planProvided additional support to students with special needs in mainstream classes

Via services
Jun 2018 - Jul 2018Program associateLed arts and crafts activities for groups of 20-30 individuals with high-need disabilitiesFostered a welcoming and fun camp atmosphere for adults and childrenOccasionally provided hands-on assistance with bathing, toileting, and personal care for individuals while at camp

Moxi, the wolf museum of exploration + innovation
Aug 2018 - Mar 2020Museum educatorFacilitating guest interaction with science exhibits, Delivering engineering exploration curriculum aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, Assisting with makerspace activities, Representing the museum at outreach events, Supervising and assisting with training associates in guest interactions

Hope school district
Oct 2019 - Aug 2022Science technicianInterpret lesson plans and prepare materials for science lessons and lab experiments, Provide curricular support to teachers in grades K-6, Supervise and manage laboratory equipment, Coordinate delivery of materials for hands-on science activities.

Nathan's school
Aug 2020 - Jun 2022Pod school teacherDuring the pandemic, I delivered school-provided curriculum for two kindergarten students at their home, as well as facilitating play, exploration, and field trips; and preparing lunch and snacks every day.

Hope elem school district
Aug 2020 - nowSteam educator
Move santa barbara county
Jul 2022 - nowEducation and encouragement coordinatorTeach children safe pedestrian and bicycle skills, coordinate with elementary schools and local agencies to address barriers to safe walking and biking routes to school, with the goal of increasing the number of students walking and biking to school.
Licenses & Certifications
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Additive manufacturing: optimizing 3d prints
Lynda.comAug 2019
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