Experience

Democracy Prep Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Art Teacher

  • Sep 2016 - Present

• Global History Teacher

  • Jul 2013 - Present



Dearborn Academy

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

• Assistant Teacher

  • Sep 2011 - Jul 2013

  Taught English, history, and current events classes to high school juniors and seniors Specialized in developing each student’s unique voice as a means of cultivating self-esteem, building rapport, and promoting positive behavior in students with conduct disorders and learning disabilities Led “Creative Writing to Hip-Hop Music” pilot program, which sought to improve student behavior through the encouragement of free expression Taught English, history, and current events classes to high school juniors and seniors Specialized in developing each student’s unique voice as a means of cultivating self-esteem, building rapport, and promoting positive behavior in students with conduct disorders and learning disabilities Led “Creative Writing to Hip-Hop Music” pilot program, which sought to improve student behavior through the encouragement of free expression



Special Education Tutor

• Boston, MA

• Private Tutor

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2011

  Tutored middle and high school students with learning disabilities in English, creative writing, basic literacy skills, and executive function Cultivated open communication and relationships founded upon mutual respect with parents and students in order to provide the most effective learning process for each student Tutored middle and high school students with learning disabilities in English, creative writing, basic literacy skills, and executive function Cultivated open communication and relationships founded upon mutual respect with parents and students in order to provide the most effective learning process for each student



Edward Devotion School

• Brookline, MA

• Special Education Aide

  • 2004 - 2008

  •Developed critical literacy and problem solving skills in seventh and eighth graders enrolled in the “Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Program” through one to one instruction •Modified the instructional level and content of the program’s core curriculum to meet each student’s needs, as determined by his or her IEP •Tailored the “Homework Center” to identify and pursue the most effective learning strategy for each student and to meet special needs, including placement on the autism… Show more •Developed critical literacy and problem solving skills in seventh and eighth graders enrolled in the “Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Program” through one to one instruction •Modified the instructional level and content of the program’s core curriculum to meet each student’s needs, as determined by his or her IEP •Tailored the “Homework Center” to identify and pursue the most effective learning strategy for each student and to meet special needs, including placement on the autism spectrum, ADHD, dyslexia, or gaps in learning due to a previous, underprivileged learning environment Show less •Developed critical literacy and problem solving skills in seventh and eighth graders enrolled in the “Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Program” through one to one instruction •Modified the instructional level and content of the program’s core curriculum to meet each student’s needs, as determined by his or her IEP •Tailored the “Homework Center” to identify and pursue the most effective learning strategy for each student and to meet special needs, including placement on the autism… Show more •Developed critical literacy and problem solving skills in seventh and eighth graders enrolled in the “Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Program” through one to one instruction •Modified the instructional level and content of the program’s core curriculum to meet each student’s needs, as determined by his or her IEP •Tailored the “Homework Center” to identify and pursue the most effective learning strategy for each student and to meet special needs, including placement on the autism spectrum, ADHD, dyslexia, or gaps in learning due to a previous, underprivileged learning environment Show less



Boston Renaissance Charter School

• Boston, MA

• Assistant Teacher

  • 2003 - 2004

  •Led small reading groups to raise reading and writing levels in fourth and fifth graders •Worked individually with students struggling with phonemic awareness and other literacy issues utilizing the principles of the “Project Read” program •Led small reading groups to raise reading and writing levels in fourth and fifth graders •Worked individually with students struggling with phonemic awareness and other literacy issues utilizing the principles of the “Project Read” program