Resume

Education

Rutgers University, Graduate School of Education, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Masters in Social Studies Education, Magna cum laude, January 2012

Seton Hall University, College of Education and Human Services, South Orange, New Jersey

Bachelor of Science in Education, Magna cum laude, May 2007

Certifications

New Jersey Certification in Secondary Education/Social Studies, Grades 6-12

New Jersey Certification in Elementary School, Grades K-5

New Jersey Certification in Reading and Mathematics Supplemental Instruction, Grades K-8

Rutgers Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology, May 2012

New Jersey Supervisor Certification, January 2014

Honors

Green Brook Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2010 - 2011

Nominee for Green Brook Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2009 - 2010

Work Experiences

Green Brook Township Public Schools, Green Brook, NJ Jan 2014– present

District Supervisor of Instruction and Technology

• Chief Social Media officer - created and moderated all Social Media feeds, including Google+, Youtube, Twitter, and Facebook for GBTPS District account
• Observed teachers and collaborated with educators,  using Charlotte Danielson framework, to help improve teaching instruction, student learning, and engagement
• Researched and implemented CCSS, NGSS, NJCCCS, and ISTE standards to help facilitate instruction and prepare for digital assessments and instruction, as well as the new Readers and Writers workshop model

Green Brook Township Public Schools, Green Brook, NJ July 2012– Dec 2013

District Information and Technology Coordinator

• Research and acquire emerging 21st century technology/social media and organize its implementation and instruction to faculty and students
• Established yearly technology budget, vendor contracts, E-Rate and equipment requisition
• Oversee and administer all district software, hardware, district website and web and cloud-based programs, and network communications in Windows and VMware environment
• Coordinated with Curriculum Department to administer and create OnCourse Lesson Planner, Curriculum Builder, and Evaluation System for entire GBTPS District, as well as other LMS and SIS solutions.
• Active committee member of District Technology, Health and Safety, Green Classroom, and Professional Development Committees

Green Brook Middle School, Green Brook, NJ Sept 2007– June 2012

Teacher, Middle School, Civics, American History I, II & World History, Grade Six - Eight

• Kept the message of lifelong learning through high energy, passionate teaching and classroom
• Promoted community interaction and involvement district website, school blog, and personal Twitter
• Utilized technology to build 21st century skills within students and yearly volunteer projects

Outstanding Professional Development Experiences

Speaker: NJASA Techspo 2014
Thrive in the Era of Achieve NJ

BYO Learning

Breaking Down Barriers

NJASA Techspo 2013
Implementing a Virtual Campus for Today's Educational Community

GBTPS: Professional Development

Creating your own Website

GBTPS: University Day 2012

Twitter and You

GBTPS: University Day 2011

Blogging and the 21st Century