Experience

The Writers Circle

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Writing Instructor

  • Jul 2013 - Present

  Creative writing instruction for children through group dynamics, role-play, and wide-open imagination. There is no limit to a child’s inspiration and inventiveness. Creative writing instruction for children through group dynamics, role-play, and wide-open imagination. There is no limit to a child’s inspiration and inventiveness.



Indian Hills High School

• Oakland, NJ

• Social Studies Teacher: In-Class Support

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

  Supplemental educator specializing in students with IEP/504 in a mainstream classroom. Team teaching model and assisting in lesson-plan creation and test administration. Supplemental educator specializing in students with IEP/504 in a mainstream classroom. Team teaching model and assisting in lesson-plan creation and test administration.



Plainfield Academy for the Arts and Advanced Studies

• Student Teacher Civics and World History

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2012

  Eighth-and Ninth-grade Civics and World History classes. Design and implement state standards-based weekly lesson and thematic unit plans. Incorporate a variety of instructional methods, including authentic artistic creations, cooperative learning games, problem-solution learning, and open discussions. Assess student learning covertly and overtly and modify lessons to create practical, meaningful, real-world learning. Prepare daily lesson boards with essential student information, administer tests, and assist cooperating teacher during parent conferences. Show less



The Creative Company

• Commissioned Author

  • Jun 2007 - 2010

  Authored eight non-fiction books published by The Creative Company’s Education division. Researched and wrote content designed to harness the enthusiasm of young sports fans and educate them on the history of individual teams. Books include a chronology of team events, player biographies, background on the home city and more. Authored the following titles: Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and Kansas City Chiefs, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons. Authored eight non-fiction books published by The Creative Company’s Education division. Researched and wrote content designed to harness the enthusiasm of young sports fans and educate them on the history of individual teams. Books include a chronology of team events, player biographies, background on the home city and more. Authored the following titles: Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and Kansas City Chiefs, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons.



JamBase

• United States
• Online Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Music Journalist

  • Apr 2001 - 2010

  Contributed feature articles and CD reviews for jambase.com. Since 2001 I have conducted numerous interviews with top musicians and have made over 40 contributions. Features have included Ween, Leo Kottke and Los Lobos. In addition, I wrote a feature article on Particle, a burgeoning jamband, and contributed two concert reviews to Relix Magazine. http://www.jambase.com/profiles/swc5 Contributed feature articles and CD reviews for jambase.com. Since 2001 I have conducted numerous interviews with top musicians and have made over 40 contributions. Features have included Ween, Leo Kottke and Los Lobos. In addition, I wrote a feature article on Particle, a burgeoning jamband, and contributed two concert reviews to Relix Magazine. http://www.jambase.com/profiles/swc5



Mastery Education

• United States
• E-learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Editor

  • Feb 2001 - Sep 2008

  Responsible for editing test prep workbooks for content, style, and grade level. Managed author groups and freelance writers. Served as the primary liasion between production and editorial. Published works include Measuring Up (multiple series), and African American History: A Journey of Liberation. Responsible for editing test prep workbooks for content, style, and grade level. Managed author groups and freelance writers. Served as the primary liasion between production and editorial. Published works include Measuring Up (multiple series), and African American History: A Journey of Liberation.



Random House Children's Books

• Production Manager

  • May 2000 - Feb 2001



Forbes, Inc

• Manufacturing Manager/Production Coordinator

  • Apr 1998 - May 2000