Experience

Detroit Leadership Academy Middle/High

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructional Coach

  • Jun 2021 - Present



West Michigan Aviation Academy

• English and Leadership Teacher

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP○ Comprehensive, year-long administrative internship, encompassing hundreds of hours of relevant administrative experienceTEACHER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY○ Pioneered schoolwide teacher-to-teacher Leadership Academy to promote everyday Teacher Leadership among colleagues and support school Mission, Vision, and Values○ Implemented schoolwide system of teacher-to-teacher classroom observation○ Launched and sustained Equity and Social Justice teacher book club○ Created and presented teacher-led Professional Development○ Provided ongoing system of structured collaboration and support for new and experienced teaching staffNEW TEACHER INDUCTION○ Co-planned, developed, and co-facilitated dynamic 5-day New Teacher Induction program to new staff members at August Professional DevelopmentINSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP○ Co-planned instructional vision for schoolwide transition to remote learning○ Coordinated implementation of strategic and collaborative remote learning model○ Delivered instructional plan to administrative team, department chairs, and teaching teamENGLISH TEACHER○ Developed data-driven and differentiated English curriculum to motivate and engage an ethnically and intellectually diverse population of learners○ Implemented intellectual rigor in daily activities with thoughtful questioning, innovative classroom design, choice for all learners, and progressive student-centered content

• Varsity Boy's Basketball Assistant Coach

  • 2016 - 2018



Trio Upward Bound

• Tutor

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Overseeing and guiding High School students in daily activities including tutoring during study hall in one-on-one and group settings in all subject areas in a diverse urban setting Overseeing and guiding High School students in daily activities including tutoring during study hall in one-on-one and group settings in all subject areas in a diverse urban setting



TRIO, Upward Bound Program

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  Independently planned for and taught 2 sections of 10th grade English for rigorous and fast-track summer college preparatory program in alignment with Michigan Common Core State Standards and Grand Rapids Public Schools district curriculum.Fostered engagement and autonomy in traditionally underserved (high financial need or prospective first-generation college) students from inner-city Grand Rapids. Independently planned for and taught 2 sections of 10th grade English for rigorous and fast-track summer college preparatory program in alignment with Michigan Common Core State Standards and Grand Rapids Public Schools district curriculum.Fostered engagement and autonomy in traditionally underserved (high financial need or prospective first-generation college) students from inner-city Grand Rapids.



Hudsonville High School

• Student Teacher

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Collaboratively planned for and taught two sections of AP Literature and Composition with an emphasis on college-level writing, student-driven discussion and inquiry, and effective high-level test-taking skillsFostered autonomy and intrinsic motivation in design and implementation of student-centered PBL environment in two sections of Media Analysis, an English content elective for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Collaboratively planned for and taught two sections of AP Literature and Composition with an emphasis on college-level writing, student-driven discussion and inquiry, and effective high-level test-taking skillsFostered autonomy and intrinsic motivation in design and implementation of student-centered PBL environment in two sections of Media Analysis, an English content elective for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors



Union High School

• Teacher Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Cooperatively planned for and taught 3 sections of 9th grade English in a diverse urban setting. Incorporated technology into everyday instruction through use of Google Classroom. Delivered small and large group instruction on grammar, vocabulary, writing, close reading strategies, and diverse English content. Designed and implemented data-driven differentiated instruction to reach an ethnically and intellectually diverse population of learners. Pushed students to achievement through interactive and engaging daily lesson plans centered on student thought and discussion.



AMC Theatres

• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supervisor

  • Dec 2009 - Jul 2015

  Positions in Guest Services, crew leadership, floor and booth operations, cash handling, and team building.Oversaw and managed daily operations of film crew from diverse backgroundsDelivered small and large group training with emphasis on guest connections, friendliness, and team buildingClassroom training in Professionalism, Service, Work Culture, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Diversity, Equal Opportunity Employment, and Leadership Positions in Guest Services, crew leadership, floor and booth operations, cash handling, and team building.Oversaw and managed daily operations of film crew from diverse backgroundsDelivered small and large group training with emphasis on guest connections, friendliness, and team buildingClassroom training in Professionalism, Service, Work Culture, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Diversity, Equal Opportunity Employment, and Leadership