Work Experience
Library Media Specialist
Annapolis High School
Dearborn Heights School District #7
Fostered partnership with local public library through proposal and implementation of Sora’s Public Library Connect program
Began process of genrefying library’s fiction section
Social Studies Teacher
Oakley W. Best Middle School
Dearborn Heights School District #7
Taught 8th grade U.S. History, 6th grade Social Studies, the “Lean on Me” Language Arts elective, and the 8th grade summer school program using pedagogical best practices
Evaluated as “highly effective” for all four years of teaching at O. W. Best
Created, launched, and maintained a website for grade level use during multipurpose period containing daily supplemental activities that support academic enrichment and socioemotional growth
Cofounded Best’s student council and oversee campaigns, elections, fundraisers, service projects, spirit activities, and the 8th grade farewell
Social Studies and Science Teacher
St. Paul on the Lake Catholic School
Archdiocese of Detroit
Taught 8th grade U.S. History, 8th grade Physical Science, 7th grade Social Studies, and 7th grade Life Science in addition to a religious education class
Implemented the use of hands-on, project-based learning including the in-class hatching of baby chicks
Professional Development
Follett Back Office Basics Training
Training on destiny’s user structure, library policies, and site settings in addition to information on how to build library catalogues and circulate materials efficiently
Destinty Library Manager Training - Genrefication
Exploration of the tools in Destiny Library Manager and Titlewave to help with the genrefication process which has been shown to help patrons find independent reading choices faster and with a higher satisfaction rate
Sora Reader Experience Training
Demonstration of the user experience in Sora that prepares educators to start exploring the app and help others learn about its great features
SYNC Audiobooks Training
Discussion of the benefits of audiobooks and the offerings of the SYNC free summer audiobook program for teens 13+ that gives participants two thematically paired audiobooks each week
Level I Certified Google Educator
Demonstrated mastery of Google tools in the classroom
First Aid, AED, and CRP Certified
Training that equips students with the knowledge necessary to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies