Lead Instructor, Social Studies Michigan Virtual University
2015 - present
2015 - present
- Instructed courses in AP Psychology, Psychology, Civics, and World History completely online to students across the state and beyond
- Coached new online iEducators in best practices for teaching and working with students online
- Participated in developing webinars as part of a series for new online teachers
- Led the Social Studies department in providing monthly online meetings focused on improving teaching strategies
Michigan Educator Voice Fellow
2015-2016
2015-2016
- Learned effective ways to reach out to education stakeholders, including political representatives, community members, and parents
- Worked with Michigan Educators to develop plans related to communication and technology
- Developed techniques for meeting with policy makers
- Completed presentations at conferences, contributed to social media campaigns and panel discussions
Teacher Jackson High School in Jackson, MI
2001 - 2015
- Instructed courses in Economics, Advanced Placement (AP) Economics, Psychology, Geography, Michigan History
- Active member of the FAME (Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators) Team created in 2014
- John Hattie Visible Learning training (2015)
- Gained administrative and district approval to teach first Genius Hour course as an elective
- Gained administrative and district approval to teach first completely online economics course, Virtual Economics (2011-12), taught successfully using Moodle
- Initiated AP Psychology program (2009-10), with 93% of students taking AP exam scoring 3 or higher in the first year and students scoring higher than the national average every year since
- Social Studies Curricular Writing and Alignment in Economics, 2008
Independent Contractor Michigan Virtual University
August 2014 - August 2015
- Taught AP Psychology and Psychology in a completely online environment to students across the state
- Utilized Learning Management Systems for effective instruction, such as Apex and Blackboard
- Earned Online Teaching certificate
Facilitator for Michigan Teacher Exchange Jackson ISD, Jackson, MI
2014-15 School year
- Facilitated discussions between educator cohorts during observations of teachers in Calhoun and Jackson Counties
- Discussions between teachers focused on observations and reflections of teachers using technology effectively, providing opportunity for teachers to learn and grow professionally
- Learn more about the Michigan Teacher Exchange program through this video and website
Freelance writer for Remilon, LLC education-portal.com
February - August, 2013
- Wrote text articles on specific psychology principals for Remilon’s website, Education-Portal, which offers free online college-preparatory courses for students
- Created quiz questions and incorporated visuals to promote understanding of psychology concepts online
- View writing portfolio
Presenter on Instructional Technology
2013 - Present
2013 - Present
4TVirtual Conference Lead Presenter - May 16-18, 2015
MACUL -- March 20, 2015
Tech Talk at Mercy High School -- February 27, 2015
miGoogle 2014 -- November 4, 2014
Genessee ISD & Baker College Edtech Boot Camp -- August 22, 2014
Jackson ISD's Digital Leadership Conference -- August 14, 2014
Jackson ISD's EdTech Kickoff - August 12, 2014
MACUL -- March 20, 2015
- Mind-reading with Technology Tools
Tech Talk at Mercy High School -- February 27, 2015
- Put the FORM in FORMative Assessments
- Backchanneling in the Classroom
miGoogle 2014 -- November 4, 2014
- Put the FORM in FORMative Assessments
Genessee ISD & Baker College Edtech Boot Camp -- August 22, 2014
- Google Extensions & Add-ons
- Backchanneling in the Classroom
- Geddit, Got It, Good: Using Response Systems in the Classroom
Jackson ISD's Digital Leadership Conference -- August 14, 2014
- Participated in a panel on Blended Learning
Jackson ISD's EdTech Kickoff - August 12, 2014
- Backchannels in the Classroom
- Mindreading 101: Using Tech Tools for Formative Assessment
Michigan Center Technology Professional Development -- January 20, 2014
- Session Title: Engaging Students with Technology
Jackson ISD’s first EdTech Kickoff – August 15, 2013
- Session Title: Enhancing Your Lessons Using Technology
- Read about the EdTech Kickoff on MLIVE