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Edge ConsultingEducational Consultant and Coach
Aug. 2017Struggling with Organization and Completing Assignments? Are you and your student FRUSTRATED? Are you ready to give up? I AM HERE TO HELP!! I am an expert who works with Primary, Secondary and University students implementing strategies creating independent responsible learners. Disorganized, unmotivated, frustrated, attitude filled students become Engaged, Excited and Inquisitive learners who transform into leaders both academically and personally. Through Whole Student analysis, identifying the pain points in learning, Mind Set Shift thinking, collaboration with primary teachers, resource teachers, athletic coaches, counselors, psychologists and parents, students learn the importance of communication and self advocation. It is more than the assignment, it is about creating a confident learner who contributes in the classroom, at home and in their community. Being heard is how you Empower Students. I make sure they are heard. Validation, Recognition and Accountability. Together we build a toolbox that can be used in life, not just at school. My focus is always creating Good Humans! Being successful in life begins with the choices we make. Unleashing the inner Genius.
Self-employedEnvironmental Chemist/ Project Manager
Jul. 2016 - Nov. 2023HaitiI have extensive experience working with residents, farmers, agronomists, foundations, and government officials in Haiti. I have created and implemented Environmental Sustainability projects, and Agricultural projects, as well as worked with other organizations on their projects such as humanitarian relief programs, food programs and medical missions. This passion work has provided real life experiences, allowing a connection with students who may otherwise not be engaged. When students are shown that what they are learning is actually something that impacts real lives, they become more entuned with the content. By sharing my experiences I am able to encourage students to have their own dreams and adventures.
Spotsylvania County Public SchoolsChemistry, Biology, AP Environmental Science, Environmental Science Teacher
Jan. 2016 - Feb. 2023Fredericksburg, Virginia, United StatesTeaching students from diverse backgrounds and different learning needs lead me to restructure the entire makeup of my classroom. I removed the desks and brought in tables, chairs, floor pillows, rugs and decor that gave the appearance and feel of a cozy cafe rather than a sterile classroom. Students were encouraged to learn freely in the environment. I changed the model of teaching from dictation- memorization- regurgitation to Discovery Learning, increasing engagement, confidence and and most of all positive attitude. Students learned more, participated more and were genuinely happy to be in my classroom. By focusing on the whole student, I was able to meet each child where they were, and assess their individual learning needs, creating learning sessions utilizing strategies that set them up for success. My classroom was always about more than the content, it was about creating Good Humans who become responsible life long learners. Note taking, study, and organizational skills are the top strategies all learners need, along with time management and communication. Setting a Mind Set of positivity and confidence caused my students to score higher than their peers on county and state mandated tests. I participated in a Teacher Leader Program of other innovative teachers in my county, collaborating together to change the focus of all classrooms to student centered learning from content focused learning. Together we wrote a standard that was implemented countywide. My students have gone on to graduate high school, and have been successful in their lives whether they chose to attend Universities or enter the work force. The strategies they learned while in my class have had a lasting effect on their lives
Self-employedEducational Consultant
Aug. 2015 - Feb. 2023Partnering with parents to have a voice in their child's educational track. Guiding parents through the transition process from traditional school to home school. Assessing students as a whole person to tailor their learning to them, opening up the gateway to their full potential. Expertly discussed each part of the Phycologist Evaluation, explaining what each term means, what strategies and services are needed to best support their students, along with collaboration with doctors and others who are a part of the childs educational team.
St. Johns River Water Management DistrictIntern
Mar. 2011 - Aug. 2011I worked as a field scientist collecting data and samples, to ensure EPA standards were met. The skills learned in this internship were utilized in my classroom in the form of hands on learning experiences which met the needs of my neurodiverse learners. Bringing science to life increases engagement and is part of the Discovery Learning Model, which is the learning model that I utilize not only in the classroom but during coaching and tutoring.
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