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I am a licensed teacher with the following endorsements:

• Elementary (all subjects, grades K-6)
• Middle School (all subjects, grades 4-8)
• Secondary Social Studies (grades 7-12)
• Substitute Teaching (all grades and subjects, K-12)

I have enjoyed teaching nearly every subject and students of all ages, including adults. Being creative to respond to individual student needs is especially rewarding.

Examples of past teaching experiences:

• Social studies, science, and technology at West Linn High School (5 years)
• Technology skills and integration in grades K-6 at Beecher Road School (3.5 years)
• Educational technology presentations and workshops in a variety of settings, including national conferences such as NECC and NCSS, various K-12 schools, and the University of Phoenix
• 3rd Grade at Cos Cob Elementary School (3 month position)
• Every subject and special education as a full-time intern in grades 6-8 at Shelton Intermediate School in Shelton, CT (1 year)
• Hands-on science in PreK-6 schools around Connecticut with High Touch High Tech (1 year)
• Math and technology at West Haven High School in West Haven, CT (3 month position)
• Computer applications to adults in CompUSA's Training Center in Orange, CT (1 year)
• Grades 5 & 6 at Stratford Academy in Stratford, CT (student teaching)
• Reading, math, and computer skills as a private tutor

Colleagues and students know me to be:

• Passionate about helping students learn, both as a teacher and developer of educational resources
• A technology innovator with over 13 years of experience integrating technology to enhance learning and productivity
• A dynamic and empathic communicator

MY Education:

• M.S., Education, University of New Haven
• Numerous additional graduate-level courses in education and technology
  • Lewis and Clark College
  • University of Oregon
  • Portland State University
  • Quinnipiac University
  • Sacred Heart University
  • Western Oregon University
• B.A., Geography, University of Connecticut Honors Program
• Working with many amazing mentors and colleagues like Rick Wood at Beecher Road School
• Being a life-long learner who's been lucky enough to travel quite a bit

Please see my resume for additional details.