Secondary English Teacher

• Feb 2016 - Present

Led research-driven development of programs and curricula that build resiliency in students with trauma backgrounds (ACEs) through responsiveness and relationship building strategies as well as academic and extracurricular activities that strengthen students' self-efficacy. Helped to establish strong leadership-based community-building programs and activities through the coordination of the FLIGHT (leadership) team. Planned and facilitated data-driven curriculum building activities focused on incorporating school-wide adoption of culturally-competent content as well as RTI, PB(I)S, and AVID models and strategies. Specialized in differentiation at both the Honors and Reading Intervention levels of the 7th and 8th grade English curriculum. Ensured student access to alternative pathways toward success as part of an On-Time Graduation Specialists team. Additional experience gained in teaching the 8th grade Health curriculum during the 2015-2016 school year. Show less

Student Teacher

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

Collaborated comprehensively with teachers and students to design and compile responsive, interdisciplinary curricula which met individualized learning needs; created assessments aligned with standards-based grading. Facilitated student-led discussions that invite and accredit diverse perspectives. Integrated educational technology such as Plickers and collaborative online whiteboards to encourage active engagement and provided varied opportunities for diverse participation.

Technology Specialist

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

Researched and implemented standardized processes and procedures for integrating plan, usage, and asset data into InVision GIS mapping systems. Collaborated closely with multiple project teams to develop appropriate training modules, outlined work flow procedures and safeguards, troubleshot software usability issues, and cataloged user requests.

Technology Assistant

• Jul 2011 - Sep 2014

Designed and organized training programs and supporting documents for incoming student interns. Managed and assessed all aspects of intern training. Prepped, delegated, and supervised incoming projects. Implemented various organization and time-management procedures to increase productivity and measure progress.

Facilities Department Intern

• Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

Graduate Assistant

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

Scaffolded various events that fostered solidarity and a cooperative community among mit cohorts. Met regularly with program leaders to advocate for student-driven, responsive graduate program curriculum and scheduling.

Youth4REAL Facilitator & Program Coordinator

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2015

Worked closely with staff and faculty to coordinate and design student-centered activity sequences. Steadfastly promoted a strong, unified mentor community through focused reflections and training. Scaffolded experiences motivated by socio-emotional development goals such as self-discovery, team building, and community engagement. Implemented participant surveys and evaluations to assess program impact, retention strategies, and student need.

Employee

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2014