Each of these values lend themselves uniquely to my chosen profession of an educator. As an educator, I possess the ability to carry out various roles a classroom teacher must possess to be a dynamic facilitator. I look for opportunities to be a mentor to students as a means to foster effective student teacher relationships that assist in creating a safe holding environment for learning and achievement to prosper. I am an effective collaborator by displaying a keen understanding of the responsibility I have to each stakeholder whether they are students, administrators, fellow faculty or guardians.

Education

• Elmhurst College, B.A. in Theatre and Minor in Social Work
• Concordia University Chicago, M.A. in Teaching
• Aurora University, Gifted Education Seminar 
• Concordia University Chicago, Gifted Teacher Endorsement
• Aurora University, Master’s in Educational Leadership (Completing Fall 2022)

Endorsements

• Illinois State Professional Educators License
• Learning Behavior Specialist I
• Language Arts, Social Studies and Theatre/Drama
• Gifted Teacher Endorsement
• English Language Learner Endorsement

Experience

• Joined IPSD 204 in August 2015
• Previous education experience in Districts 93 and 16
• Taught third grade in District 16
• Student teaching in third grade classroom completed with District 16