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I taught a fourth grade self-contained inclusion class for two years at Dunham Elementary School. In addition to my teaching duties, I also volunteered to create and produce two school-wide music programs. I volunteered to work in their after school Extended Learning Opportunities program which helped prepare the students for state testing. During my second year in Maple Heights I was offered an administrative position to develop and coordinate a summer latch-key program. I was responsible for the hiring and scheduling of the teachers and aids. I was also in charge of organizing all the fieldtrips and program activities as well as managing the financial aspects of the program.

During the year that I work at Varney Grade School I worked as a special education teacher for grades 1-3. I serviced some of my students in a pull-out situation. I also co-taught in a third grade math class. I volunteered to develop a Veteran's Day school-wide music program. This program was open to the community. I also developed and coordinated a school-wide holiday program which was also performed for parents and members of the community.

Avon Lake City Schools serve approximately 3,600 students in grades K-12 with 250 teachers. Avon Lake City Schools consist of seven buildings: Avon Lake High School (grades 9-12) Learwood Middle School (grades 7-8) Troy Intermediate School (grades 5-6) Eastview Elementary School (grades K-4) Erieview Elementary School (grades K-4) Redwood Elementary School (LEAPS and grades K-4) Westview Elementary School (grades K-4) The ultimate goal of the Avon Lake City Schools is increased achievement for all students through district efforts and initiatives. As a result of student performance for the 2007-2008 school year, the Avon Lake City Schools earned a performance accountability rating of "Excellent with Distinction" on the state of Ohio District Report Card having met 30 of 30 performance indicators. (Complete results of our district and building report cards can be found in the "Report Cards" section of this website.)