Curriculum Vitae
Educational Leadership Philosophy
Productive leadership empowers individuals with the tools they need to move instructional strategies from theory to practice maximizing student achievement. An effective instructional leader builds a collaborative partnership that includes reflective dialogue, active listening, and shared decision making. Leadership means working alongside others to determine specific professional goals and create an action plan for accomplishing them. I care deeply about teachers and students, and I am committed to helping create a learning environment where both can thrive.
Instructional Coaching
2012-Present
Instructional Coach and Mentor Teacher
2016-Present
Practicum Observations
2022
Instructional Rounds Professional Development
2017-2018
Instructional Coaching Professional Learning Series with Jim Knight, Ed. PhD.
2013-2016
Instructional Coaching Professional Learning Series with Kathy Kennedy, Ed. D.
Higher Education Teaching Experience
ESL 100/500
Introduction to English as a Second Language
Midland University, Fremont, NE
ESL 601
Methods, Assessment, and Evaluation in ESL
Midland University, Fremont, NE
ESL 655
Linguistics for English as a Second Language
Midland University, Fremont, NE
ESL 550
Cross Cultural Communications
Midland University, Fremont, NE
ESL 698
ESL Practicum
Midland University, Fremont, NE
EDUC 397
Children’s Literature for Teachers
Concordia University, Seward, NE
EDUC 524/525
ESL Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Concordia University, Seward, NE
EDUC 527
ELL Capstone
Concordia University, Seward, NE
English 521
Teaching Writing K-12
Concordia University, Seward, NE
English 535
Survey of Contemporary Literature
Concordia University, Seward, NE
Certifications and Endorsements
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Nebraska Educator’s Certificate
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English as a Second Language K-12 Endorsement
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Elementary K-6 Endorsement
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Coaching 7-12 Endorsement
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Principal PK-8 Endorsement
Professional Leadership
Outstanding Leader in English Learner Education 2017
Instructional Coach for more than 10 years
Strong project management skills
Design & deliver professional development for district/school leadership & teacher audiences
Curriculum adoption review team
Curriculum writing project leader
School improvement data analysis
Pedagogical Expertise
Balanced literacy
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Science of reading
English language development
Student engagement
Linguistic scaffolds and supports
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Academic language and conversation structures
Curriculum standards
Culturally responsive teaching
Instructional technology
Leveled Literacy Intervention
Differentiated instruction
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Professional Conference Attendance
2023
Bilingual, Immigrant, and Refugee Education (BIRE) Conference, Greensboro, NC
2023
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Convention, Portland, OR
2022
Bilingual, Immigrant, and Refugee Education (BIRE) Conference, San Antonio, TX
2022
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Convention, Pittsburgh, PA
2020
Nebraska State Literacy Conference
Kearney, NE
2019
Nebraska State Literacy Conference
Kearney, NE
2019
World-Class Instructional Design & Assessment (WIDA) Annual Conference, Providence, RI
2019
MATELLS Conference, UNO
Omaha, NE
2019
Mid-America Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MIDTESOL) Conference, Omaha, NE
2018
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Convention, Chicago, IL
2018
Mid-America Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MIDTESOL) Conference KC, MO
2016
Literacy for All Conference
Providence, Rhode Island
2015
Literacy for All Conference
Providence, Rhode Island
2013
International Reading Association Conference
San Antonio, TX
Affiliations and Memberships
2016-Present
Nebraska Department of Education EL Coalition Member
2022-Present
ASCD Member
2018-Present
TESOL Member
2018-2021
MIDTESOL Member
Committees and Teams
2012-Present
EL Leadership Team
2015-Present
Curriculum, Instruction, and Support Literacy Team Member
2021
Blended Learning Committee Member
2020-2021
MTSS-A Committee Member