B.S. Elementary Education
M.S.Ed. Instructional Technology
Ed.D. Instructional Technology & Leadership
Education
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Ed.D. Instructional Technology and Educational Leadership, 2022
Cumulative GPA: 3.99/4.00
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
M.S.Ed. Instructional Technology, 2015
Instructional Technology Specialist certification (PK-12)
Online Teaching Endorsement
Cumulative GPA: 4.00/4.00
Grove City College, Grove City, PA
B.S. Elementary Education, concentrations in science and math, 2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.44/4.00 Major GPA: 3.92/4.00
Honors: Cum Laude; Highest Honors in Elementary Education; Dean’s List with Highest Honors; Kappa Delta Pi education honorary
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Web design
Photoshop
Camtasia
Movie Maker
CPR/First Aid certified
Education-Related Work Experience
Seneca Valley School District—Technology Facilitator (November 2016-present)
Seneca Valley Academy of Choice (June 2022-present)
Provided comprehensive technology support to students and teachers, ensuring smooth operations within the educational environment
Maintained and updated the school website, effectively marketing programs to prospective students and their families
Facilitated monthly communication with K-12 families, fostering a collaborative relationship between the school and its community
Developed and implemented K-6 elementary asynchronous curriculum, tailoring educational experiences to meet diverse learning needs
Spearheaded the integration of virtual and augmented reality curriculum across K-12 grades, enhancing students' engagement and learning outcomes
Delivered instruction on digital citizenship and coding to K-8 students, equipping them with essential skills for the digital age
Rowan Elementary School (November 2016-June 2022)
Taught technology skills and robotics to 500+ students in grades K-4
Designed and implemented professional learning at the school and district level
Helped facilitate the successful implementation of 1:1 devices for students in grades K-4
Led faculty and students through remote learning and livestreaming during the COVID-19 pandemic
Duquesne University—Adjunct Instructor of Education (August 2016-August 2017)
Taught three one-credit courses to PK-4 pre-service teachers. Courses taught included Instructional Technology for PK-4 Numeracy, Instructional Technology for PK-4 Literacy, and Instructional Technology for PK-4 Science and Social Studies
The Goddard School—Lead Teacher ages 2.5-3 (April 2013-August 2016)
Planned theme-related, academically-centered lessons, managed the classroom, communicated with parents, and served as a nurturing role model for sixteen children
Independent Tutor—Algebra I and Honors Algebra II (January 2013-August 2014)
Provided supplemental instruction to two students during weekly sessions
Mohawk Area School District—Instructional Paraprofessional Title 1 grades K-3 and 5 (January 2013-March 2013)
Worked with small groups, primarily in math, using differentiated instruction to help students reach grade-level benchmarks
Grove City College Education Career Services—Student Worker (September 2011-September 2012)
Served as the assistant to the director by preparing announcements, managing the department website, editing and posting job announcements, and interviewing alumni to create online profiles for student reference
Grove City College Curriculum Library—Student Worker (February 2012-May 2012)
Shelved books and assisted education students by laminating materials, answering questions, and providing information about the library’s resources
Nanny (June 2005-present)
Served as a caregiver for various children, ages birth to six
Swim Lesson Instructor & Lifeguard (2004-2010)
Taught basic swimming skills to children of differing skill levels, ages three through ten
2010 - present
2010 - present
Student Teaching
Third Grade
Mercer Elementary School (Mercer, PA)—Planned and taught developmentally appropriate lessons in all subjects for 24 students of varying academic ability levels, including many students with IEPs August 2012-October 2012
Fifth Grade Language Arts
Mohawk Elementary School (Bessemer, PA)—Planned lessons to teach three sections of language arts, including novels and PSSA preparation, to approximately 70 students of varying skill levels October 2012-December 2012
Field Experiences
Preschool (ages 3 and 4)
Grove City College Early Education Center (Grove City, PA)—Team-taught a math lesson on patterning to 3-year-old students October 2010
Grove City College Early Education Center (Grove City, PA)—Volunteered during the spring semester of senior year in the 3-year-old program Spring 2012
First Grade
Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School (Zelienople, PA)—Observed and interacted with students for one week; taught short math and reading lessons May 2010
St. Benedict the Moor Elementary School (Pittsburgh, PA)—Worked one-on-one with students, taught language arts lessons, completed art projects, and graded papers in this inner-city field experience May 2011
Second Grade
Sandycreek Elementary School (Franklin, PA)—Team-taught a two-week social studies unit on Thanksgiving November 2011
Third Grade
Grove City Christian Academy (Grove City, PA)—Team-taught a two-week science unit on temperature March 2011
Fourth Grade
Hillview Intermediate Center (Grove City, PA)—Team-taught three math lessons on problem solving November 2010
Rowan Elementary School (Cranberry Twp., PA)—Observed fourth grade students for one week; taught lessons on math and poetry January 2012
Seventh Street Elementary School (Franklin, PA)—Wrote and taught a six-lesson unit on poetry October 2011
Fifth Grade
Hillview Intermediate Center (Grove City, PA)—Planned and taught a two-week unit on a novel to a group of six gifted students April 2012
Sixth Grade Art
Hillview Intermediate Center (Grove City, PA)—Spent one day a week during the semester assisting with art classes for sixth grade students Spring 2011
Primary Special Education
Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School (Zelienople, PA)—Observed and worked with students with autism and learning disabilities in grades K-2 October 2010
Volunteer Experience
Grove City College
Served as a virtual cooperating teacher for a pre-service teacher in the course Technologies of Instruction (2016-present)
Director of Cheerleading & Cheerleading Coach
Coordinated cheerleaders in grades 1-8, communicated with parents and athletic board, and choreographed dances/cheers (2008-2013)
CCD & Vacation Bible School Teacher
Taught students of all ages throughout the years; planned lessons, managed students, and communicated with parents (2004-2008; 2011-2013)
Camp Good Sam/Camp Erin
Served as a counselor for children who have lost loved ones (2009 & 2011)
Hillview Math Madness
Interacted with elementary students and their parents by planning and directing math activities (2011)
Elementary Math Blast
Wrote and taught lessons at a mini-math conference held each spring (2010-2011)