Experience

ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• SPED/ELA Teacher

  • Aug 2022 - Present



MEMPHIS STREET ACADEMY CS @ JP JONES

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  -Implemented PSSA and CCSS aligned curriculum to diverse group of 8th grade students in Title I school. -Monitored growth and developed intervention strategies based on data from coursework and supplemental computer-based instruction in both Reading and Mathematics. -Developed and modified multimedia instructional content to facilitate online learning through Google Classroom. -Directed morning and weekly Caring School Community meetings and activities as homeroom advisor. -Integrated a wide range of software into daily practice, including: Kickboard, Clever, ReadingPlus, Dreambox, Vision SIS, Lunchtime, iReady and TeachFX. Show less



Vanke Meisha Academy

• Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

• Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  -Piloted peer-tutoring writing center, recruited and trained student volunteers, maintained online reservation system and records, and created outreach program to encourage teachers and students across grade and ability levels to utilize the writing center. -Planned and differentiated courses and curriculum for Debate, English 11 and English 12. -Facilitated official Japan club and unofficial ACT prep club after school. Chaperoned international travel. -Mentored daily homeroom and weekly house gatherings to give academic and personal support to students, and implement new house disciplinary system. Show less



NYC Department of Education

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• ELA/TESOL Teacher

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2016

  -Differentiated instruction in both mainstream and special education inclusion classes individually and with the aid of co-teachers.-Served as advisor to small cohort of 9th grade students, supervising year long portfolio creation process and presentations focused on Habits of Mind.-Consistently fostered supportive environment while maintaining high expectations for student work and behavior as reflected in professional and student based evaluations.-Supported 9th grade team with implementation of cross-curricular writing strategies and classroom technologies. Show less

• .9 Long-Term ELA Substitute

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

  -Independently planned and taught two sections of 11th grade Regents English, and co-taught a third section with a special education specialist.-Taught one section of seniors CUNY at home psychology/writing curriculum.



Catalyst Prep LLC

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

• SAT Guru

  • 2011 - Aug 2016

  -Taught SAT and ACT weekend Bootcamps. -Delivered in-home comprehensive SAT and ACT tutoring. -Trained hopeful tutors and assisted in hiring decisions. -Taught SAT and ACT weekend Bootcamps. -Delivered in-home comprehensive SAT and ACT tutoring. -Trained hopeful tutors and assisted in hiring decisions.



ASAP English Language Learning Center, Inc.

• Greater Philadelphia Area

• Conversational English Instructor

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2011

  -Lead small group instruction in English grammar and usage with non-native speakers -Lead small group instruction in English grammar and usage with non-native speakers



Ombudsman Educational Services

• Teacher

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2011

  -Worked with individuals and small groups of at-risk, returning students at an alternative high school in Philadelphia. -Served as PSSA and PSAT site coordinator. -Assisted with site attendance management and records. -Worked with individuals and small groups of at-risk, returning students at an alternative high school in Philadelphia. -Served as PSSA and PSAT site coordinator. -Assisted with site attendance management and records.



ITT Technical Institute

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Composition Instructor

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  -Taught a college level composition class with up to 40 students that culminated in a research paper assignment. -Guided students through individual, pair and small group written exercises to introduce the basics of composition from patterns of development, tone and style, as well practical applications for writing. -Facilitated writing workshop periods that allowed for personalized instruction to emphasize personal strengths and remediation for specific weaknesses in content, organization, sentence structure and tone. Show less



Infiniva/Abelson Test Prep

• SAT Verbal Tutor

  • Jul 2007 - Dec 2010

  -Tutored SAT Reading and Writing sections for private companies, utilizing a variety of teaching methods. -Tutored SAT Reading and Writing sections for private companies, utilizing a variety of teaching methods.



Capital Region BOCES

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • May 2009 - Jan 2010

  Substitute teacher at middle and high school levels in multiple districts. Substitute teacher at middle and high school levels in multiple districts.



University at Buffalo

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Teacher

  • Jan 2007 - May 2007

  Grand Island Senior High School Suburban grade 11 ELA Mar - May 2007 (3 mos) Harriet Ross Tubman Urban grade 8 ELA Jan - Mar 2007 (3 mos) Grand Island Senior High School Suburban grade 11 ELA Mar - May 2007 (3 mos) Harriet Ross Tubman Urban grade 8 ELA Jan - Mar 2007 (3 mos)



Geisei Village Board of Education

• Assistant Language Teacher

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  - Taught English as a Second Language to grades K - 9 and adults. - Developed elementary syllabus around basic skills and vocabulary development through authentic language exchanges. - Created activities and weekly language and culture lessons for grades 7 - 9 and co-taught with a Japanese Teacher of English (JTE) in classes for both mainstream and exceptional learners. - Taught English as a Second Language to grades K - 9 and adults. - Developed elementary syllabus around basic skills and vocabulary development through authentic language exchanges. - Created activities and weekly language and culture lessons for grades 7 - 9 and co-taught with a Japanese Teacher of English (JTE) in classes for both mainstream and exceptional learners.