Experience

JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES BOSTON

• United States
• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Literacy Instructor

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Jewish Vocational Services-Boston

• Manager of Instructional Services, Academic Services Department

  • Dec 2017 - Sep 2022

  The Manager of Instructional Services oversees all daily aspects of the instructional functions of the Adult Diploma Pathway and Bridges to College and Careers programs. The JVS Manager of Instructional Services builds, strengthens and grows key partnerships, supervises and supports direct service staff, tracks and reports all relevant program data and outcomes and evaluates programmatic success. The Manager of Instructional Services also institutes any necessary upgrades and changes to ensure success of the instructional functions, and creates documents for submission to JVS leadership, funders, evaluators and other stakeholders.



Adult Diploma Pathways (JVS: Boston)

• English and Social Studies Educator

  • May 2015 - Sep 2022

  I taught adult learners from around the world different text structures as they develop their proficiency with written English. I placed an emphasis on patterns of writing as they explore "ways of thinking" such as "compare and contrast", "cause and effect", "classification", "problem and solution", and "sequential" approaches to knowing the world. Students studied content in both social studies and science as they build familiarity as readers and writers with these text structures. I taught adult learners from around the world different text structures as they develop their proficiency with written English. I placed an emphasis on patterns of writing as they explore "ways of thinking" such as "compare and contrast", "cause and effect", "classification", "problem and solution", and "sequential" approaches to knowing the world. Students studied content in both social studies and science as they build familiarity as readers and writers with these text structures.



Bunker Hill CC

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Writing Instructor

  • Sep 2014 - May 2015

  I taught developmental writing and first year credit bearing composition classes to a diverse group of exceptional (and interesting) students. It has been rewarding to teach in a community college setting and to contribute to the urban educational mission. I taught developmental writing and first year credit bearing composition classes to a diverse group of exceptional (and interesting) students. It has been rewarding to teach in a community college setting and to contribute to the urban educational mission.



Framingham State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Visiting Lecturer (Intro to College Writing/Expository Writing)

  • Sep 2012 - May 2015

  During the fall semester of 2012 I taught Introduction to College Writing with a focus on critical reading and writing and preparing students to be effective academic writers. Beginning in the spring semester 2013 I taught Expository Writing where students developed competencies in academic research and writing. I also worked as a writing coach at the Center for Academic Support and Advising where I wrote a curriculum for reading which will be used to supplement struggling readers during the first year at FSU. In addition to my on-campus course load, I taught courses in a pilot program FSU set up with a local high school as a part of the PARCC initiative.



Title I Early Language Development Study

• Educational Researcher

  • Feb 2012 - Sep 2012

  After returning from Argentina, I worked on a Title I research project that collected data on teaching practices supporting early language development (PreK-3). Besides collecting data in Boston, I researched teacher practices in Washington DC and Albuquerque, New Mexico. After returning from Argentina, I worked on a Title I research project that collected data on teaching practices supporting early language development (PreK-3). Besides collecting data in Boston, I researched teacher practices in Washington DC and Albuquerque, New Mexico.



Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Academic Coordinator

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

  *Supervised and evaluated an academic faculty consisting of fortyteachers* Guided curriculum development and organization* Wrote grants and planned programs associated with Title I, AcademicSupport, Bioteach grants* Managed and analyzed assessment data including MCAS, Accuplacer,SAT, PSAT, Stanford, and local assessments* Served on administrative team and was responsible for a variety ofadministrative tasks and responsibilities *Supervised and evaluated an academic faculty consisting of fortyteachers* Guided curriculum development and organization* Wrote grants and planned programs associated with Title I, AcademicSupport, Bioteach grants* Managed and analyzed assessment data including MCAS, Accuplacer,SAT, PSAT, Stanford, and local assessments* Served on administrative team and was responsible for a variety ofadministrative tasks and responsibilities



Boston Day and Evening Academy

• Director of Instruction

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2008

  • Shepherded the curriculum and assessment work of BDEA as it expanded from an evening school (200 seats) to a 12 hour program (350 seats) • Transformed BDEA’s competency based assessment tracking system from a hard copy, product focused system to a web based, competency focused system• Secured and implemented a $300,000 three year grant to make experiential learning the dominant pedagogical approach at BDEA• Initiated the use of teacher portfolios and exhibitions and teacher-supervisor co-constructed annual work plans as the method for evaluation and supervision• Co-constructed and implemented a variety of professional development programming (literacy, assessment, experiential learning) for teaching staff • Supported, monitored, collected and analyzed data relative to school’s academic performance goals enumerated in accountability plan • Served on school leadership and instructional leadership teams



Lesley University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Writing Instructor

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  *Taught Teaching of Writing K-12 EEDUC 6001B in the Master ofEducation in Curriculum and Instruction - Literacy SpecializationProgram* Taught cohort of teachers during an intensive (forty hours) twoweekends schedule* Designed a curriculum, planned activities, and prepared researchassignments using BlackBoard distance learning technology to supportgraduate students between class sessions *Taught Teaching of Writing K-12 EEDUC 6001B in the Master ofEducation in Curriculum and Instruction - Literacy SpecializationProgram* Taught cohort of teachers during an intensive (forty hours) twoweekends schedule* Designed a curriculum, planned activities, and prepared researchassignments using BlackBoard distance learning technology to supportgraduate students between class sessions



Center for Collaborative Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Change and Literacy Coach

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2004

  *Supported the Boston Pilot School Network by planning andfacilitating network activities; gave technical support to Boston PilotSchools’ principals and headmasters on diverse leadership challenges;conducted school wide study groups on differentiated instruction,curriculum mapping, and authentic assessment* Assisted in planning and providing balanced literacy professionaldevelopment and weekly literacy coaching for middle school sites(Boston & Lawrence); taught literacy workshops for adult learners;provided ongoing coaching support for classroom teachers; planned,taught, and debriefed demonstration lessons; assisted with curriculumwriting projects; established goals for the improvement of literacyinstruction* Helped plan and facilitate middle school Turning Points professionaldevelopment activities* Participated in shaping the Turning Points program, by reviewing andwriting various guides to assist schools in implementingcomprehensive whole school reform* Provided input to the development of the National Turning Pointscomprehensive middle school reform design model* Worked as a team member with CCE staff in the creation andsupport of all CCE’s programs and school reform networks includingthe Coalition for Essential Schools and the New England SmallSchool Network



Spotted Eagle High School

• English Teacher/Founding Teacher

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  *Was a part of a four teacher faulty for the “start-up” of a schooldesigned to meet the needs of “at-risk” urban American Indians* Taught a variety of writing intensive English courses that emphasized amultidisciplinary, thematic approach to English composition and a“close reading” critical approach to literature* Served as mentor and instructor to students who ranged between theages 14-20 and whose literacy skills ranged from college-bound skills tobasic skills* Developed a project-driven curriculum that foregrounds oral andvisual learning while not neglecting standard literacy skills* Designed and implemented an authentic assessment system thatincluded “Portfolio Day” exhibitions, June “exit interviews,”videotaped portfolio defenses, and graduation portfolio reviews



University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

• College Writing Instructor

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1998

  *Taught developmental composition and first and second year writingcourses for both the Department of English and ComparativeLiterature and the Center for Academic Opportunity* Provided consultation on to the Writing Across the Curriculum pilotprogram incorporating “writing to learn” activities in all undergraduateinstruction* Served on academic committees to develop writing proficiency criteria,produce group-grading protocols and establish portfolio basedassessments