Professional profile
Demonstrated experience with Utah Core and Missouri DESE standards.
Demonstrated experience with Unit and lesson design.
Demonstrated experience with Literary analysis.
Demonstrated experience with Argumentative and research writing.
Demonstrated experience with Narrative writing.
Kirksville High School
Planned and delivered standards-aligned units in literary analysis, research, and argument, translating learning goals into scaffolded daily instruction.. Led whole-class, small-group, and individual learning using clear routines and proactive behavior supports to sustain an orderly, respectful classroom.. Designed formative and summative assessments, analyzed student work, and used results to reteach, differentiate, and provide actionable writing feedback.. Facilitated evidence-based seminars and writing workshops that strengthened close reading, revision, academic discourse, and independent thinking.. Collaborated with mentor teachers and PLC colleagues to align curriculum, review student performance, and refine instruction for diverse learners.
Kirksville R-III School District
Maintained instructional continuity across grade levels and subject areas by implementing teacher plans, adapting to varied classroom routines, and documenting progress.. Established rapport quickly, reinforced school expectations, and supported independent and small-group learning in unfamiliar classroom settings.
Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary English Education
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature