Special Education Teacher - North District Middle School - Varnville, SC
(2026-04)
- Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to meet each student's academic, social, and behavioral needs
- Assess students' abilities using formal and informal evaluations to inform instruction and goal setting
- Adapt and modify general education curriculum across subjects (math, reading, writing, science, etc.)
- Provide direct instruction in small-group and one-on-one settings
- Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusion and differentiated instruction
- Manage classroom behavior using positive behavior supports and individualized strategies
- Track and document student progress toward IEP goals and objectives
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student performance and development
- Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district special education laws and policies
- Use assistive technology and specialized instructional tools when appropriate
- Support students' social-emotional development and life skills
- Teach organization, study skills, and self-advocacy strategies
- Modify assignments, assessments, and grading based on student needs
- Supervise and coordinate with paraprofessionals or teacher assistants
- Create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
- Prepare required documentation, reports, and progress updates in a timely manner
- Participate in professional development to stay current with best practices in special education
Math Teacher - Bridges Preparatory School - Beaufort, SC
(2025 - 2026-03)
- Teach 8th grade math, 8th grade inclusion math, 8th grade advanced math, and Honors High School Geometry and Statistics to 8th graders for high school credit
- Attend 504, IEP, and Behavior Intervention Meetings as the students' core teacher to provide input for their plans
- Meet with parents on a regular basis to discuss students' progress
- Meet weekly with the 8th grade team and administration to collaborate and plan best practices for students
- Meet twice a month with the Middle School Math Team and Math Interventionist to collaborate and break down standards, exploring new ideas and ways to introduce material to students
Academic and College Advisor/Testing Coordinator/AP Coordinator/Accreditation Coordinator/AP Math Teacher - Cross Schools - Bluffton, SC
(2022 - 2025)
- Build and sustain a school-wide culture of attending college
- Support Envision Schools graduates in college with periodic personal check-ins, mentoring, and social networking
- As an active member of key faculty teams, teach, and support critical college preparation curriculum/experiences through Academic Seminar/Advisory classes and special events (e.g. guest speakers, college fairs, college trips)
- Assist students in navigating the college search and application process
- Facilitate college admission and financial aid workshops for students and parents
- Track key student performance indicators (e.g. student credits, progress toward graduation, college eligibility, college/program applications, college/program acceptances, scholarships)
- Support scholarship search, application, and award processes for students
- Maintain external relationships to bring services or opportunities to the school (e.g. SAT test preparation courses, guest speakers)
- Coordinate school site testing processes pertinent to college (e.g. PSAT, SAT, ACT, etc.)
- Develop and maintain relationships with colleges
- Cultivate relationships with community organizations
- Order, coordinate, train, administer, submit, analyze, report, and present data from the PSAT 8/9, PSAT NMSQT, Pre ACT 8, Pre ACT 9, Pre ACT 10, PSAT 10, ACT, SAT, and ERB Milestone standardized tests
- Collect evidence and write reports aligned with Cognia standards from all stakeholders
- Conduct Accreditation Workshops and meet with all school improvement committees to review documents related to accreditation
- Coordinate and share material with the External Review Committee
- Teach AP and Honors Pre Calculus
Education Program Supervisor - Catapult Learning - Charleston to Hilton Head, SC
(2021 - 2022)
- Liaison between teachers, school administration, and staff to provide interventions to students in need
- Establish a positive professional rapport with school staff, principals, and school district
- Coach education in my territory and assigned schools to manage small group reading and math instruction
- Ensure teachers adhere to the company's educational standards while providing customer satisfaction through problem solving and frequent communication
- Hire, train, and oversee teacher performance via formal and informal lesson observations
- Provide instructional coaching to teachers in the development of class schedules and strategies to meet the needs of all participating students
- Provide guidance to teachers with record keeping procedures and ensure that all required plans and reports are maintained and updated properly
- Provide professional development opportunities and guidance for teachers
- Work closely with the instructional team to ensure the implementation of quality programing
- Assures customer satisfaction, program quality assurance, and student achievement
- Provide a safe and professional appearance of an optimal learning environment of the classroom
Center Director - Huntington Learning Center - Greensboro, NC
(2017 - 2021)
- Managed 14 employees, and responsible for performance reviews, professional development, and scheduling
- Interviewed, hired, trained, and motivated staff to provide every student the best education possible
- Analyzed key metrics to increase the profitability of the center, including: close ratio/fee collections, revenues versus expenses, and teacher/student performance
- Directed the sales process for new student enrollments while increasing retention/extending enrollments for current students when applicable
- Diagnosed learning deficiencies and implemented the proper curriculum to get students back to grade level
- Ensured each student had a successful learning experience by continually monitoring his/her progress
- Consulted with parents beyond enrollment to review the progress of their child throughout the educational program
- Conducted parent-study workshops to provide the tactics necessary to fulfill their part of the learning process at home
- Managed a $300,000 annual budget for programs in and out of the center
- Marketed Huntington tutoring and test prep services to schools and the surrounding community
- Established and maintained collaborative relationships with centers of influence, including teachers, educational specialists, school administrators, and parent/teacher organizations
- Gathered and prepared all documentation necessary for 5-year MSA accreditation and yearly progress reports
- Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations at the learning center
Academic Dean - Oak Ridge Military Academy - Oak Ridge, NC
(2012 - 2017)
ORMA's Assessment Coordinator. Responsible for 25 faculty members, including supervision of the registrar (acted as when the role was briefly vacant).
- Created and managed budgets for salaries and other school programs
- Trained, mentored, and continually monitored/evaluated the teaching staff to maximize classroom results
- Analyzed potential new cadet transcripts and implemented an academic plan through graduation
- Evaluated cadet grades weekly to create help-class lists which were discussed/reviewed with the appropriate teacher(s)
- Utilized the help-class lists and teacher feedback for individual meetings with each underperforming cadet to diagnose/discuss the issue(s), and implement/execute on strategies to improve performance
- Created all teacher and cadet schedules for the summer and upcoming academic year
- Gathered and prepared all documentation for 5-year SACS accreditation, including annual progress reports
- Developed and implemented school improvement plans in alignment with SACS metrics and indicators
- Led the Scope and Sequence for each course in alignment with state standards
- Managed the relationship with SAS to provide ORMA mentors for PBL in our STEM classes
- Cultivated relationships with universities/colleges for cadets to have dual enrollment
- Attended professional development and recruitment functions for ORMA
- Engaged with families during open house(s) to discuss academic curricula
- Member of the following committees: Risk Management, School Improvement Plan, Curriculum Development, Assessment Analysis, Academic Identity, Scholarship, Honor Board, Homecoming, National Honors and National Junior Honors Society
Aviation Director, Mathematics and Science High School Teacher - Oak Ridge Military Academy - Oak Ridge, NC
(2011 - 2013)
- Created, developed, and managed the first Aviation Program in the history of ORMA
- Responsibilities included teaching Aeronautics, organizing internships, guiding cadets along a specified aviation track, organizing and attending educational aviation field trips, and developing relationships with local aviation facilities as well as universities/colleges with aviation programs
- Taught Honors and general classes to a diverse cadre of American and International cadets, including Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy, and Physiology
- Responsibilities included a strategic emphasis towards hands-on manipulatives, laboratories, and engaging activity-based learning
- Coached the golf team and organized matches against other schools
Mathematics and Science 7th Grade Teacher - Penn Griffen School of the Arts - High Point, NC
(2010 - 2011)
- Taught Pre-Algebra, Science, and Math to students with varying abilities
- Assisted in the creation of IEP's to better serve specific students
- Developed and executed on literacy skills via math and science
- Instructed interdisciplinary, engaging, and meaningful lessons to maximize student success in and out of the classroom
Mathematics 7th Grade Teacher - West Middle School - Mt. Gilead, NC
(2009 - 2010)
- Taught five math classes to students with varying abilities, including two inclusion classes and one Pre-Algebra class
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues on the creation/implementation of interdisciplinary lessons to better educate students and reveal/prepare them for a wide array of academic interests and potential careers
- Partnered with county colleges to develop the curriculum and pacing guide to teach Algebra I in 8th grade, while continuing to incorporate the current course content
- Coached the girls' basketball team
Mathematics 7th Grade Teacher - East Hartford Middle and High School - E. Hartford, CT
(2008 - 2009)
- Taught five math classes to students, including one Honors class and four general classes
- Collaborated with colleagues to incorporate interdisciplinary lessons in math
- Implemented John Collins Writing Program
Adult Education: GED Mathematics - East Hartford Middle and High School - E. Hartford, CT
(2008 - 2009)
- Taught GED preparation to a large number of students ranging across three generations
