Introduction
This portfolio is organized into 4 major sections:
Documents and Videos: Provides the "nuts and bolts" of my educational experience. This includes downloadable documents like my resume and my educational philosophy, links to websites that I have authored, and videos of my teaching.
Administrative and Supplemental: Leadership! This area illustrates my experiences and abilities as an administrator and teacher leader. This section is organized by the different roles and experiences that I have had, which are each a pull down tab under the title "Administrative and Supplemental"
Meeting the Standards: The real snapshot! This portion shows evidence of my work as a secondary science teacher. This section is organized by the National Science Education Standards.
Gallery: The proof! This is the real evidence of my leading and teaching. This section is designed to provide testimonials from staff I have led and give a glimpse of the great things my students have done (with my facilitation) in their quest for learning!
What I Bring to a School...
Personality!
-- Enthusiasm and love for teaching that positively affects student learning
-- "Commitment to self-improvement and ambitious drive to be the best teacher possible."
-- Ability to help others see all perspectives of a problem and its solution
-- Sense of humor that builds relationships with students and staff members
-- "Magnetic smile and contagious laugh"
Expertise!
-- National Board Certified in Early Adolescent Science
-- Experience teaching middle school and high school science (Earth, Physical, Chemistry, Biology)
-- "Provided teaching leadership in our science department as a curriculum specialist and as an effective teacher"
-- "Active participant and has been a key player in building our professional learning committee
-- "She asks strong questions of the education community, not to question things, but to enhance her skills related to good teaching methodology"
Experience!
-- 3 years administrative experience (building and running an K-8 summer school program for 180 ESL students)
-- 6 years teaching experience at middle and high school level
-- Many supplemental leadership positions -- including Discipline Leader, Summer School Site Coordinator, Positive Behavior Support Coordinator, Assessment and Testing Coordinator
-- 2 years experience working as an life skills aide for children with special healthcare needs
Certification!
-- National Board Certified in Early Adolescent Science
-- School Leadership License for PreK-12 (State of Kansas -- In Application Process for Colorado License)
-- Secondary Science Accomplished License for 6-12, Emphasis in Earth and Space Science (State of Kansas -- In Application Process for Colorado License)
-- Linguistically Diverse Education for 6-12, (State of Kansas -- In Application Process for Colorado Endorsement)
