High School Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Present

Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2011 - Jun 2017

High School Special Education Teacher: • Collaborates with administrators, teachers and parents in designing, implementing, reviewing, and evaluating individual educational plans increasing student achiever at 30% annually. • Designs post-secondary educational plans and employment goals for exiting students. • Provides continuous modifications and accommodations using multiple teaching strategies for learners from wide range of backgrounds • Utilizes and analyzes informal and formal assessments to measure effectiveness of teaching and optimize student learning, adapting instruction when needed. • Establishes rapport with over 100 students and families each year to create positive and respectful environment and encouraging dialogue through regular communication. • Commitment to continued learning through active participation in professional development opportunities, staff and departmental meetings, and weekly professional learning communities. Show less

Freelance Photographer

• Jun 2003 - Sep 2011

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Production Assistant

• Apr 2007 - Jul 2010

• Created staff schedules, client agendas, office correspondence for advertising photo shoots • Supported daily operation activities in an efficient manner to increase productivity • Facilitated negotiations between modeling agencies and clients to satisfy budget and client needs. • Managed and coordinated the day of shoot personnel, catering, style staff and timetables • Reviewed and edited reports between ad agency and photo studio • Created staff schedules, client agendas, office correspondence for advertising photo shoots • Supported daily operation activities in an efficient manner to increase productivity • Facilitated negotiations between modeling agencies and clients to satisfy budget and client needs. • Managed and coordinated the day of shoot personnel, catering, style staff and timetables • Reviewed and edited reports between ad agency and photo studio

Event Photographer and On-site Event Coordinator

• Feb 2007 - Aug 2009

Coordinated onsite event setup and load­out for a multi­million dollar advertising campaign for over 40 event dates across the United States. Strategically directed and monitored event timelines and ensured all event targets, time limits, and deadlines were met. Coordinated travel arrangements for a production crew of 30. Managed talent, including musicians, disc jockeys, models, and other interactive staff specific to event. Synchronized event logistics, including registration, attendee tracking, and presentation support for events ranging from 500­-2000 people. Gathered and sorted 6 hours worth of video and over 1000 digital images to be processed for post production with a deadline of 2 a.m. at the conclusion of each event. Show less

Clinician

• May 2006 - Aug 2007

Resource Teacher

• Sep 2006 - Jun 2007

Store Manager

• Sep 1999 - Aug 2003

Supervised daily retail operations including opening/closing of the center and daily money management. Facilitated inventory orders for the retail floor and equipment repair center averaging a gross profit of over 700,000 dollars a year. Attended DEMA, the only international trade-only event for the diving, action water sports and travel industries, as a retailer investigating new products and services for the dive center. Generated and orchestrated multiple calendars for classes, trips, promotions, and events. Created and managed schedules for a staff of 20 instructors and support staff.​D​eveloped and coordinated specialty travel excursions for groups of 15 or more to dive destinations in the U.S., the Caribbean and Central America. Show less

Professor's Personal Assistant

• Sep 2001 - May 2003