Special Education Teacher (High School Mathematics/Science)
Secondary Mathematics (EX) Endorsement with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Emotional Impairment (EI) endorsements. Twenty and a half (20.5) consecutive years of successful experience teaching mathematics and special education at the middle through high school levels utilizing a plethora of Best Practices with respect to student learning, teaching strategies and assessment methods. Deemed "Highly" Effective over the past 3 school years.
Teaching "online" mathematics for seven plus years with the online company (K12.com and Michigan International Prep School).
Experience in working prominently on School Improvement, Leadership, and Positive Behavioral Intervention Systems (PBIS) Committees. Ability to forge long-term successful relationships with all stakeholders (parents, students, community leaders and administrators) to maximize student achievement. Proven success in helping students reach their full mathematical potential as evidenced by gains in mathematics scores on State and/or district-wide assessments.
Special Education Teacher (High School Mathematics/Science) - Hazel Park School District
(2017-12)
Mathematics/Special Education Teacher - Michigan International Preparatory School (MIPS) / K12.com
(2012)
Part-time position
Instructional Services Team Instructor - K12.com
(2015 - 2015)
Special Education Teacher - Michigan Department of Corrections - Gus Harrison Correctional Facility (Adrian, Michigan)
(2016-07 - 2017)
Mathematics Teacher - River Rouge Public School District - River Rouge High School
(2012-08 - 2015-06)
Mathematics Teacher - Ypsilanti Public School District - Ypsilanti High School
(2010-08 - 2012-06)
Mathematics Teacher - Inkster Public School District - Blanchette Middle School/Inkster High School
(2005-08 - 2010-07)
Graduate Certificate - Autism Spectrum Disorder (Endorsement) - Oakland University (2024-09 - 2025-12)
Masters - Special Education - Emotional-Behavioral Disorders - University of Michigan (2014-12)
Masters - Mathematics Education - Secondary Mathematics Education - Wayne State University (2010-05)
Bachelor of Arts - Education - Secondary Mathematics (Grades 6-12), Minor: Health (Grades 6-12) - Wayne State University (2004-12)
