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CURRICULUM VITAE

Resume
Work Experience
Communications Director, Divine Mercy Parish
Archdiocese of Kansas City, KS

​2019 - present

  • Maintain print and digital content for Parish communications for 1200+, create appealing and engaging layouts

  • Liaise with multiple departments to manage submissions and publication deadlines, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain accurate and current content

 

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Teaching
Experience​
Director Early Education Center
Divine Mercy Parish

​2019 - present

 

  • Designed a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Created tools for data collection to continually monitor student progress. Assessed student needs to continually adapt instruction. Maintained positive communications

  • Utilized digital media to: support content, establish parent engagement, and illustrate students’ needs or growth.

 

 

Assistant Director of Religious Education
Divine Mercy Parish

​2016 - 2019

 

  • Coordinated with the DRE to provide programs and services for 300+ students, collaborated with classroom teachers and used digital media to communicate with parents & community. Designed and implemented training for volunteer staff regarding teaching techniques, classroom management and technology integration.

  • Directed summer program for 150+ students and 50+ youth volunteers, including volunteer recruitment, program schedule, student data base, facility usage, supply acquisition and budget control.

 

 

Preschool Teacher / Daycare Provider
A Step Ahead Licensed Daycare

​2005 - 2016

 

  • Operated a professional working environment and home office and managed all operations of a multi-age setting including: lesson planning, scheduling, goal setting, positive parent communication, and license requirements.

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Certified Classroom Teacher
Fairview Elementary, Olathe Unified School District
2002 - 2005

 

  • Designed and delivered engaging instruction in a diverse Title-One elementary setting. Generated long range plans, curriculum development, successful implementation of Guided Reading, Writers’ Workshop, small group and differentiated instruction.

  • Consistently maintained a positive learning environment, evaluated learners’ needs, utilized effective classroom management, and motivated students to be self-directed learners.

  • Nominated for Kansas Horizon Award 2002

Skills

Effective time management

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Dedicated team-member

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Motivated to learn or adapt

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Proficient in MS Office

and Adobe

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Familiar with Canvas and Blackboard Collaborative

Education
Graduate Certificate in eLearning and Online Teaching

​Department of Instructional Design and Technology

Emporia State University, Emporia, KS

2019

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Masters of Science, Reading Specialist

​Emporia State University, Emporia, KS

2008, 3.91 Overall GPA

 

 

Bachelors of Science, Elementary Education
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS

​2002, Cum Laude​

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