Experience

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  New Visions for Public Schools

  • Bronx, New York, United States

  • High School English Teacher, Head of ELA 12

    • Aug 2020 - Present
    • Bronx, New York, United States

    Teaches English to all 12th Grade Students, including ICT classes (Human Connections in Literature)Runs weekly Health Access sessions through the Condom Availability ProgramTaught English to all 10th and 11th Grade Students (Human Connections in Literature)Developed and taught the course for Humanities/College and Career Readiness to 9th GradersDeveloped and taught the course for Creative Writing (11th Grade)Creates curricula for English, Creative Writing, Humanities/CCR Creates and co-leads the school’s new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional development programLeads and creates curricula for the Gender and Sexuality Alliance and Creative Writing ClubsTracks student data using Powerschool Adjusts curricula to remote learningCollaborates with families to keep students and families engaged in academics

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  NYC Department of Education

  • Manhattan, New York, United States

  • Art Teacher

    • Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
    • Manhattan, New York, United States

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  The University of Texas at Austin

  • Austin, Texas

  • English Teacher

    • Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
    • Austin, Texas

    Taught two discussion sections of American Literature to students at all grade levels at the university Created lesson plans accessible to different levels of learners for close reading and exploration of texts Created checks for understanding and tests of evaluation to ensure student learning Graded all exams and provided feedback for growth (class averages grew from 55 and 56 on the first exam to 89 and 81 on the last)Worked with a team of educators to align our grading and teaching practices Worked one on one with students during office hours to deepen understanding and relationships

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  Steps To End Family Violence

  • East Harlem, New York

  • Early Relationship Abuse Prevention Community Educator

    • Oct 2018 - Jul 2019
    • East Harlem, New York

    *Facilitated workshops on abuse, consent, boundaries, and healthy and unhealthy relationships with middle schoolers (as many as 600 a month, in eight different middle schools), teachers, school administrators, and families*Built foundational curricula and programming for the Early Relationship Abuse Prevention Program*Participated in professional development and training on abuse, mental health, intersectionality, interpersonal violence, and more

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  KIPP NYC

  • Bronx, New York

  • English Teacher

    • Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
    • Bronx, New York

    *Taught three sections of students junior-level English Language Arts, with a focus on analysis of American literature and personal narrative*Taught one section of Creative Writing, focusing on poetry *Tracked student data using Excel and Powerteacher Gradebook*Lead a Personal Learning Community that met three times weekly to plan, track data, and adjust our practice*Created and taught a curriculum on healthy relationships *Communicated over the phone, email, and in person with parents and relatives about students’ progress*Built strong and confidential relationships with students inside and outside of the classroom

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  Wayfinder Schools

  • New Gloucester, Maine

  • Lead Overnight Counselor

    • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016
    • New Gloucester, Maine

    *Caretaker for 10 students from traumatic backgrounds and/or experiencing homelessness, ages 16-18, residential alternative high school*Tracked student data in staff-log nightly *Participated and provided feedback in weekly restorative justice circles with students and staff about students’ progress*Oversaw students’ homework, job, academic, and exercise schedules *Managed students’ academic plans for graduation and career development*Collaborated with six staff members to ensure mental and physical health of students

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  The Summer Camp

  • Washington, Maine

  • Lifeguard/ Camp Counselor

    • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Washington, Maine

    *Managed a bunk with 12 girls ages 12-16, 12-13*Facilitated and participate in all-camp and bunk activities*Supervised children and ensured their safety during swim and all activities *Taught swim lessons and supervised free swim

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  Sarah Lawrence College Help Desk

  • Bronxville, New York

  • Help Desk Specialist

    • Sep 2010 - May 2014
    • Bronxville, New York

    *Assisted staff, students, and visitors with computer questions and problems via phone and in person*Set up campus computers and technology*Monitored the library computer lab and assisted visitors with technology, including computers and printers*Provided customer service to callers on the telephone, over email, and in person

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  America Reads

  • Yonkers, New York

  • Tutor

    • Sep 2010 - May 2011
    • Yonkers, New York

    *Taught 2-6 children, ages 5-14 from diverse backgrounds, tips to successfully complete homework*Communicated with parents on children's progress and success