M.Ed. in Elementary Education University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH (1990-1991)
B.A. in Elementary Education Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN (1980-1984)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Fifth Grade Technology Teacher
Dhahran Middle School, Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools, Dhahran Saudi Arabia, 2018-2019
- Currently working with Technology coordinator to prepare and present units of instruction to 14 Grade 5 classes. Topics include typing, digital citizenship, animation, code writing, 3D modeling, and G Suite utilization.
Dhahran Hills Elementary School, Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools, Dhahran Saudi Arabia, 2017-2019
- Took 1 year off from full-time teaching to support aging parents in the USA.
- Currently working as an "on call", short, and long term substitute in grades K-8.
Dhahran Hills Elementary School, Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools, Dhahran Saudi Arabia, 2014-2017
Curricular and Related Professional Work
- Data Committee team member
- Grade One Leadership team member (2016-17)
- Subject Area leader for Social Studies planning
- Participated in ongoing professional development in Adaptive School techniques and academic programs (including Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Handwriting Without Tears, Social Studies Alive, FOSS Science, Words Their Way, Second Step Social-Emotional Learning, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports - PBIS)
- Led after school art activity
- Participated in reading, art, cycling, and golf clubs
- Extensive use of data show projector, Promethean whiteboard, and document camera for lessons and presentations
Yangon International School, Yangon, Myanmar (2012-2014)
Curricular and Related Professional Work
- Science Committee member
- Rubicon Atlas Committee member
- Volunteered for school wide fund raisers such as the Family Fun Fair and Kindness Baskets (relief for fire victims)
- Participated in reading and art clubs
- Extensive use of data show projector and document camera for lessons
- Created classroom blog for communication of curricular information and classroom news. (Introduced to YIS.)
International School Nido de Aguilas, Santiago, Chile (2008-2011)
Curricular and Related Professional Work
- Grade 3 Science Unit Planning and Implementation leader
- Science Curriculum Committee member
- Cooperating Teacher for Universidad de los Andes full and part time student teachers
- Cooperating Teacher for University of Phoenix student teacher
- Organized/Led the Ladies Hiking Club
- Volunteered for school wide fund raisers such as Kermess and annual Fun Runs
- Extensive use of iMac laptop cart
- Extensive use of data show projector for lessons, centers, and presentations
- Fluency with use of Atlas Rubicon and PowerSchool
- Experience with use of mimeo and SMART board software
Rabat American School, Rabat, Morocco (August 2000-2005, 2006-2008)
Curricular and Related Professional Work
- Accreditation for Growth Language Arts Committee member
- Social Studies Curriculum Committee member
- Elementary Steering Committee member
- Cooperating Teacher for George Mason University student teachers
- Committee chair for the development of a new elementary school report card
- Committee chair for the revision of the Social Studies curriculum
- Participated as committee member for the Young Author’s Festival.
- Volunteered to help and/or lead various activities such as swim meets and the jump rope club.
The Learning Path, Sandpoint, Idaho (Dec. 2005-June, 2006)
- Tutored children aged 6 to 15 in Math and Reading.
- Participated in video training of Wilson Reading Program. Used program to improve children’s reading skills.
American Community School of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (August 1995-June 2000)
Curricular and Related Professional Work
- Student Goal Setting committee member
- Participated in ACS Strategic Planning process as a Leader/Facilitator of the Curriculum committee.
- Math Curriculum Development committee member
- Developed and implemented an inservice class for teachers to design their own web sites. Continued to work with teachers throughout the year to design and maintain web sites.
- Initiated the formation of a local chapter of The Arabian Reading Association. Worked as President of this group to increase communication and collaboration among Abu Dhabi Language Arts teachers. Acted as TARA Conference registrar for ACS teachers.
- Social Studies Curriculum, Science Curriculum committees member
- Worked with ACS teachers and community members to develop a mission statement for our school.
- Volunteered to help with and/or lead various activities such as swim meets, sports tournaments, the jump rope club, and art and game activities.
Teacher in Residence at Univ. of New Hampshire, Durham, NH (1994-1995)
- Course Instructor: Teaching Elementary School Social Studies, Introduction to Education
- School/University Collaborative Steering Committee member
- Cooperating Teacher
- Intern Supervisor
Fourth Grade Teacher (1986-1990)
Newmarket Elementary School, Newmarket, NH
Curricular and Related Professional Work
- 5th and 6th Grade Transition Team committee member
- Participated as committee member to develop a Supervision and Evaluation program for the school.
- Curriculum Development and Assessment committee member
- Initiated the formation of a Peer Coaching Group for New market Elementary School. Facilitated the operation of this group throughout each school year.
- Social Studies Text Adoption committee member
- Discipline, Report Card Revision committee member
- Math Text Adoption committee member
- English Text Adoption committee member
Volunteers in Diocesan Action, Raton Catholic School, Raton, NM (1985-1986)
- Volunteer teacher for Grade Four classroom. Taught standard grade four subjects in addition to art, physical education, and music.
McKinley Prevocational Middle School, Boston, MA (1984-1985)Supervisor of Teachers, School Program Coordinator, Small Group Counselor, Teacher
Wediko Children’s Services, Hillsboro, NH (summers 1984-1988)Program Director, Arts and Crafts Instructor, Counselor, Volunteer
Camp Tygart, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, WV (summers 1989, 90, 94)
