Resume

Professional Experience

Freelance Writer
Experience includes writing and publishing online content related to parenting, children and education; including articles for parents and educators, product reviews, informational guides, blog posts, website content and product descriptions.  Educational writing experience in elementary education and curriculum/instruction includes:  academic research and writing, synthesis papers and literature reviews, lesson plan writing and curriculum writing.  Additional experience in writing press releases, event descriptions, and PR articles.

Owner and Manager
Blue Sky Baby LLC (dba All-American Baby)
Experience includes managing all business and creative aspects of an online store for children, specializing in eco-friendly, domestically-made toys, clothing and other products for babies and young children.  Designed website and wrote all web content: www.all-americanbaby.net.       

Author, All-American Baby Blog
www.all-americanbaby.blogspot.com 
Experience includes writing informative and educational articles for parents of young children on toys, parenting, activities, education, gift guides and more. Provide written reviews of products for various toy and children’s manufacturers.

Educational Consultant
Assisted families of academically-struggling students by providing supplemental learning activities, created and aided in implementation of a homeschool curriculum, assessed student progress and developmental milestones, prepared students for end of grade testing, and met frequently with parents to provide insight and support regarding their child’s progress.

Elementary Teacher
Over 15 years of classroom teaching experience.  Taught primary students in grades Kindergarten, First and Second grades. Created lessons aligned with county and state curriculums, implemented lessons in the classroom, assessed student knowledge, developed and maintained classroom management system, communicated with parents, and participated in professional activities at the school, county and state level. 


Education/Certifications

Master's Degree, Elementary Education Curriculum/Instruction
Bachelor's Degree, Communications/Advertising

National Board Certified Teacher, Early Childhood Generalist
State Teaching License, Elementary Education (Pre K - 6th Grade)


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