MY CV

Achievements and Experience

2022 - present

Instructional Desiger

Embarking on a new journey in 2022, I completed the Learner-Centered Instructional Design Graduate Certificate at UC Denver in December of 2022. I engaged my true passion for creating. Through iterative feedback from peers and instructors, I created podcasts, videos, infographics, and eLearning modules. I dug into my roots in project management to guide these projects through revisions to create high-quality content. Using my years of problem-solving experience (remember when I said I taught Special Education?) I gleaned the critical concepts from RFPs to create succinct and engaging learning experiences. I also participated in the LDT Learning Agency to work with clients to manage and build content specific to their needs.

Years of experience lead me here, and oh man, am I excited to see what is next.

2019- Present

Virtual Teacher

As a virtual teacher, I wore many hats. I taught students across ability and grade levels in English, Reading, Intervention, and electives. My other hats include designer, facilitator, learner, and leader. This role allows me to design content for both my students and my peers. I facilitated professional development, lead a co-teacher, and learned new pedagogies along the way.

August 2015 - February 20119

Teacher

While working in Denver Public Schools, I grew from a special education teacher to Team Specialist. I learned firsthand how to organize and lead all the while teaching engaging content to learners predisposed to find me boring: middle schoolers. I worked with a team, organized a team, collaborating with stakeholders, and quickly learned new systems. As a team specialist, managing deadlines for dozens of IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) was a key responsibility that taught me how to efficiently project manage. Also, when was the last time you needed to impress a 13-year-old? Harder than it sounds.

About Me.

A seven-year highly qualified teacher, with a breadth of experience in online and brick-and-mortar environments. Skilled in curriculum development and universal design, I am a passionate creator, dedicated to making engaging instruction that is accessible to all learners. Enthusiastic and resourceful problem solver, encouraged by the opportunity to take my skills to the corporate setting.

Personal: Avid Skier. Crafting Extraordinaire. Expert Colorado Camper.

Education

Completed 2022

Learner-Centered Instructional Design Certificate
Univeristy of Colorado

Completed 2015

M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction

Penn State University

Completed 2015

B.S. Special Education

Minor Psychology

Penn State University

Skills

Hard Skills

Universal Learning Design
Data Collection and Analysis
Project Managment
Team Leadership
Iterative Design
Cathy Moore's Action Mapping

Soft Skills

Grit
Resourcefullness
Passion
Multi-tasking
Communication
Organization

Certifications

Colorado:

Special Education K-12
Reading Teacher K-12
English 7-12

Pennslyvannia

Special Education K-12
Reading Specialist K-12