Degrees Earned, Institution, Date

B.S. Education, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2004

Endorsement in Gifted and Talented Education, University of South Carolina Beaufort, 2006

M.A. English, National University, 2008

National Board Certified Teacher, 2011

PK-12 Experience

 ELA Teacher (6^th grade, 8^th grade) / 2005-2007 / Lady’s Island Middle School, SC

English Teacher (English I, English II, SIOP, AP Literature) / 2007-2013 / Hilton Head Island High School, SC

Areas of Expertise

 Gifted and Talented Education

SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol)

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

AP (Advanced Placement)

Writing Instruction

Study Skills (reading, note taking, time management, test prep)