Model
Morning High-Impact Tutoring
Targeted small-group instruction before the school day begins.
Program Development
Programs I've Designed & Led
Academic programs that combine instruction, intervention, enrichment, and community — designed, staffed, scheduled, and monitored end to end.
Knight Academy
Morning tutoring and in-school intervention for students identified through benchmarks, classroom performance, teacher recommendations, and progress-monitoring data.
Model
In-School Intervention
Tier 2 intervention aligned directly with classroom instruction.
Model
Progress Monitoring
Ongoing data review to regroup, reteach, or accelerate students.
Focus
Instructional Areas
- Reading comprehension
- Foundational literacy
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Number sense
- Problem solving
- Standards-based intervention
Extension
Knight Prep
After-school state assessment preparation.
- February–April
- Grades 3–5 or 4–5 depending on student data
- ELA / Writing
- Math / Science
Sweet Shop Summer Learning Program
A candy-shop themed summer program blending academics, SEL, enrichment, and entrepreneurship.
Program Design
Academic Core
- Literacy blocks
- Mathematics blocks
- Small-group instruction
Program Design
Whole-Child Supports
- SEL lessons
- Enrichment rotations
- Student choice
Program Design
Entrepreneurship Strand
- Student-run sweet shop
- Money math
- Real-world application
Operations
Staffing & Structure
- Grades served
- Daily schedule
- Teacher binders and materials
Operations
People & Partners
- High-school volunteers
- Community partnerships
- Family engagement
Culmination
Celebration
- Final Sweet Shop Celebration
- Student certificates
- Family showcase
Summer Program Evolution
Sustained program leadership year over year.
2024
Beyond the Bell
2025
Camp Franklin
2026
Sweet Shop Summer Camp
Building School Communities
Family engagement should extend beyond traditional parent meetings. I design experiences that allow families to see, celebrate, and participate in student learning.
Math Nights
Family math experiences hosted across elementary schools.
Mathnasium Partnership
Community partner support for family math events.
Duck Donuts & Magic Fountain
Local partnerships that celebrate student learning.
Family Resources
Parent guides, home practice, and communication tools.
Creating Opportunities for Students
“Intervention should not feel like punishment. Students should experience additional support as an opportunity to build skills, confidence, and independence.”
- High-impact tutoring
- Morning intervention
- Summer learning
- Test preparation
- Academic coaching
- Home instruction
- Executive-function support
- Special education supports