Dean of Instruction (Humanities, Fine Arts)

• Jul 2022 - Present

Assistant Dean of Instruction

• Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

-Align reading and writing instruction by merging English and Reading teams into one Humanities Department-Plan and lead meetings to create shared mission and action steps -Create specific, observable action plans for teachers in planning and implementation by identifying greatest opportunities for development

US History Instructor

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2022

Content Lead

• Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

Social Studies Instructor

• Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

-Authored school mission statement and aligned policies and procedures as part of school's Instructional Leadership Team -Pioneered the Gate’s Foundation Big History Project in a classroom that emphasized interdisciplinary study and blended learning -Developed school Social Studies curriculum, including designing curriculum for US History, American Law, and Big History -Mentored and evaluated pre-student teaching students as part of University of Michigan’s Grand Rounds Program -Achieved a “Highly Effective” rating for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years Show less

ACT Classroom Instructor/Private Tutor

• Dec 2008 - Mar 2014

-Differentiated instruction to accommodate wide ranges of student needs and goals during both classroom instruction and private tutorials -Achieved an average 3 point score raise on student diagnostic tests and over 90% parent and student satisfaction ratings. -Differentiated instruction to accommodate wide ranges of student needs and goals during both classroom instruction and private tutorials -Achieved an average 3 point score raise on student diagnostic tests and over 90% parent and student satisfaction ratings.

Social Studies Instructor: US History, Contemporary World Affairs, American Law

• Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

-Planned and delivered curriculum for four sections of United States History that emphasized problem based inquiry and historical literacy skills -Collaborated with colleagues to create common standards and assessments for core classes -Developed a unique curriculum for elective Contemporary World Affairs and American Law classes -Planned and delivered curriculum for four sections of United States History that emphasized problem based inquiry and historical literacy skills -Collaborated with colleagues to create common standards and assessments for core classes -Developed a unique curriculum for elective Contemporary World Affairs and American Law classes

8th Grade Social Studies, 10th Grade Civics and Free Enterprise,

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

-Planned and delivered curriculum for 8th grade Social Studies aligned to state standards to help students prepare for high-stakes testing -Achieved a 65% Basic or Above grade for students on the LEAP, compared to the district average of 47% -Collected and analyzed individual and whole-group data to effectively re-teach standards and increase student performance on standardized tests -Recruited to position by highly selective teachNola Master Teacher Corps -Planned and delivered curriculum for 8th grade Social Studies aligned to state standards to help students prepare for high-stakes testing -Achieved a 65% Basic or Above grade for students on the LEAP, compared to the district average of 47% -Collected and analyzed individual and whole-group data to effectively re-teach standards and increase student performance on standardized tests -Recruited to position by highly selective teachNola Master Teacher Corps

Student Teacher

• Jan 2010 - May 2010

-Planned and delivered curriculum for four class periods of 9th grade United States History students, and gained experience differentiating similar lesson plans for each class -Designed lesson plans and formative and summative assessments for four units of instruction, creating cohesive units based on historical inquiry and concept formation -Worked collaboratively with department members to design unit plans and common assessments to align curriculum for the following school year -Created a unique classroom community by implementing an original classroom syllabus, procedures, behavioral standards, gradebook and organizational tools Show less