Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education
                    Concentration in Earth Science and Geology                                              May 2001
                    State University of Cortland, NY

• Graduated Cum Laude
• Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Member

•    Held offices of Vice-President and President of Nursing Association
•    Student Representative on Faculty Curriculum Committee
•    Delegate on Graduation Committee
  

  Teaching      Adult Academic Instructor                                                                         Aug. 2006-present
  Experience  Center for New Careers, Cortland, NY
                         *Administer assessments and develop individualized lesson plans to met student needs. Assist adult   students in preparation for the GED exam and meet requirements for admission into various training programs.

                        3rd Grade Teacher                                                                                     Sept. 2003-present
                        Moravia Central School, Moravia, NY

• Develop lesson plans and promote learning in all subject areas
• Responsible for assessing student performance in all subject areas
• Provide a variety of learning experiences that involve cooperative learning strategies and active participation
• Promote parental involvement through a variety of methods that foster a connection between the school and the home
• Create a positive learning environment through Responsive Classroom management strategies
• Manage students with diverse learning needs, styles, and behavior
• Collaborate with peers to share and learn from various teaching styles and techniques

• Provide hands-on, inquiry based learning opportunities to a variety of students that range in grade from third to tenth
• Encourage cooperative learning through diverse scientific investigations that explore many different areas of science
• Foster appreciation and a desire to conserve and protect the environment and the habitat of the living world within it
• Develop and implement labs that develop understanding of the natural world
• Continually monitor and evaluate effectiveness of science program
• Responsible for determining method of student assessment
  

• Encouraged family members to contribute to the learning experience
• Implemented positive classroom management strategies to encourage appropriate behavior and respect for others
• Collaborated with other team members in planning and evaluating curriculum
• Utilized a variety of instructional approaches to meet individual learning styles of students
• Involved in providing academic instruction and support to at risk students
• Experience with a child experiencing domestic abuse
• Developed and implemented multi-disciplined unit plan on animals and telling time
• Prepared and taught mini-lessons tailored to meet the needs of several individual groups for the Guided Reading program
• Created activities and effectively monitored students engaged in cooperative learning at activity centers
  

• Effectively managed and motivated all students to learn through a variety of active and cooperative learning techniques and teaching aids
• Integrated a variety of literature into lesson plans
• Developed and implemented unit plan on fractions and the rain forest
• Aligned all lessons with the NYS Learning Standards
• Prepared students through support and review for upcoming state exam
• Worked individually with at risk students to promote achievement
• Utilized a variety of assessment strategies to evaluate student learning
• Effectively used self-reflection as a means to evaluate and improve my teaching methods

Practicum Student
Parker Elementary School, Cortland, NY                                                  Fall 2000

• Supported regular classroom teacher in the implementation of lesson plans
• Responsible for developing and teaching lessons
• Participated in a variety of experiences gaining insight into the school as a community
  

Past             Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager
Work           Rosewood Heights Health Center, Syracuse, NY                                      1994-2002
Experience 
                     Administered care to a wide variety of patients with a variety of health needs. Educated patients to
                     facilitate recovery and health. Managed and supervised other health care providers. Collaborated with

                    all health care team members in the care planning process. Assessed patients to determine appropriate

                    course of care. Communicated with family members and provided support during difficult moments.

                     Acted as an advocate for patients and their families to ensure quality of care. Responsible for frequent

                     review of patients' medical records to evaluate appropriateness of care.

                    Customer Service Representative
                    First National Bank of Groton, Groton, NY                                                 1989-1991

  Special        •   CPR/AED Certified
  Skills          •   Computer skills include:   Microsoft Publisher      Microsoft Works                Expression Web
                                                                     Microsoft Excel            Microsoft PowerPoint         Microsoft FrontPage
                                                                     Microsoft Word                                
                                                                     Use of computer to enhance and supplement instruction. including a variety

                                                                     of educational programs/software
                      •   Self-motivated and organized
                      •   Always have daily plan, but recognize need for flexibility

Interests  Volunteer with the Vermont Institute of Natural Science in their annual bird watch program. Volunteer for

                 Animal Aid of Cortland County.  Avid hiker and member of various hiking clubs. Enjoy running,  walking

                 and caving.