Staff Photographer

• Aug 2022 - Present

- Photograph students, faculty, staff, families, alumni, and guests participating in classroom activities, athletics, afternoon programs, fine arts, clubs, performances, mountaineering, off-campus events, student life activities, speeches and convocations, pep rallies, volunteer events, headshots and portraits, school dances, community and alumni events, and more using a documentary-style approach - Edit hundreds of images weekly in Lightroom, maintain image database, coordinate shoots, and manage gear inventory - Film meetings, trainings, and short clips of daily campus life - Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to strategize digital presence, drive engagement, expand followership, and attract prospective students/retain current students Posted/published images: Asheville School’s website, Facebook, multiple Instagram accounts, 360° Magazine, newsletters, biannual Look Book, and additional marketing materials Show less

Photographer

• Jun 2020 - Present

Photographer

• Nov 2021 - Present

- Host and operate a socially connected mobile photography studio at various events such as weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, holidays, birthdays, and corporate celebrations - Host and operate a socially connected mobile photography studio at various events such as weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, holidays, birthdays, and corporate celebrations

Photographer

• Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

- Photographed college graduates at the world’s largest commencement photography company - Photographed college graduates at the world’s largest commencement photography company

Photographer

• Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

- Photographed individual students, classes, faculty, staff, families, and youth athletes throughout Western North Carolina - Trained by professional photographers in studio lighting, posing, and portraiture - Images published in dozens of school yearbooks/promotional materials and sold to hundreds of families - Photographed individual students, classes, faculty, staff, families, and youth athletes throughout Western North Carolina - Trained by professional photographers in studio lighting, posing, and portraiture - Images published in dozens of school yearbooks/promotional materials and sold to hundreds of families

High School English and ESE Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

- Received the Best and Brightest Award for being considered a content area expert- Instructed two classes in a resource room setting for students with varying exceptionalities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, health impairments, social/behavioral disorders, and speech/language impairments- Co-taught English 1, English 2, and English 3 in inclusive general education classrooms to assist co-teachers and students with strategies that advocate for, accommodate, and support unique needs within the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program Show less

High School ESE Case Manager

• Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

- Managed the Individual Education Plans (IEPs) of 27 students with varying exceptionalities in the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program- Reviewed current IEPs, created new IEPs, conducted IEP meetings, and communicated with students, parents, school administration, and teachers to ensure students received effective support

Elementary EFL Teacher

• Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

- Taught English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to small groups of elementary-aged students - Evaluated/catered to student needs for effective differentiation and increased engagement - Regularly adjusted pedagogical methods to optimize student learning and success - Maintained an average parental review of 4.9/5 - Taught English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to small groups of elementary-aged students - Evaluated/catered to student needs for effective differentiation and increased engagement - Regularly adjusted pedagogical methods to optimize student learning and success - Maintained an average parental review of 4.9/5

Middle School Grade Level Chair

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

- Selected by school administration to lead a five-person team of sixth grade teachers - Mentored two new teachers in best educational practices throughout the school year- Represented grade level when contributing to school-wide curricular, instructional, and operational decision-making - Evaluated, analyzed, and presented sixth grade subject area data to drive student growth- Served as grade level liaison for teachers, parents, students, and school administration

Middle School English Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

- Led grade level English team to increase annual average student proficiency by 14.5% - Achieved 135% overall growth on the NWEA Reading assessment (2018)- Exceeded school, district, and state averages on the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA)- Performed in the top 25th percentile of teachers based on final performance evaluation- Recognized at school level for innovation in teaching methods (VR use in the classroom)- Achieved 214% overall growth on the NWEA Reading assessment (2017)- Partnered with Department Head to obtain top NWEA Reading scores in the CSUSA region- Tutored elementary and middle school students biweekly in writing, reading, and test prep Show less

Middle School English Teacher

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

- Exceeded district's average English proficiency score and student growth goals - Implemented an intensive reading pilot program for students 2-3+ years behind grade level - Mentored and tutored students with developmental delays, resulting in significant gains in reading comprehension, writing, and verbal communication - Recognized as Teacher of the Month by colleagues and administration - Co-designed, implemented, monitored, and evaluated a new school-wide writing program - Conducted needs assessments and implemented strategies to address challenges found in rural and urban Title 1 school environments - Served as an assistant coach for JV boys swimming and varsity girls weightlifting Show less

Corps Member

• Jun 2014 - May 2016

- Selected to become an effective educator in high-need, low-income schools - Engaged in frequent professional development focused on educational leadership and social justice - Participated in local community engagement events with stakeholders to build partnerships and advance student achievement - Selected to become an effective educator in high-need, low-income schools - Engaged in frequent professional development focused on educational leadership and social justice - Participated in local community engagement events with stakeholders to build partnerships and advance student achievement

Center for Global Engagement Intern

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

- Assisted Program Director to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate Global Pathways (now Global Citizenship), a holistic program/certificate for undergraduate students at Florida State University - Researched and reported international exchange opportunities - Assisted with international student scheduling and coordination - Marketed the program through social media and on-campus events - Assisted Program Director to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate Global Pathways (now Global Citizenship), a holistic program/certificate for undergraduate students at Florida State University - Researched and reported international exchange opportunities - Assisted with international student scheduling and coordination - Marketed the program through social media and on-campus events