Teacher

• Jul 2023 - Present

Project Assistant

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

Social Studies Teacher | District MTSS Systems Coach

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2019

Additional roles at SAHS: -MTSS District Systems Coach -SAHS leadership team member (2016 - 2019) -Model United Nations Advisor (2014 - 2019) - Awarded 2018 Utah Model UN Advisor of the Year -Advisory Restructure Lead: Implemented an initiative that created 100% student engagement in academically-focused, student-driven organizations with weekly meetings built into the school day. -School-wide Professional Development Facilitator on topics which include:… Show more Additional roles at SAHS: -MTSS District Systems Coach -SAHS leadership team member (2016 - 2019) -Model United Nations Advisor (2014 - 2019) - Awarded 2018 Utah Model UN Advisor of the Year -Advisory Restructure Lead: Implemented an initiative that created 100% student engagement in academically-focused, student-driven organizations with weekly meetings built into the school day. -School-wide Professional Development Facilitator on topics which include: PLCs, Learning Objectives, Opportunities to Respond, and Checks for Understanding. -Implemented the first Professional Learning Communities at SAHS and trained department chairs on how to successfully run PLCs. June 2016: Trip chaperone for 8 high school students through a school-led Taiwan student exchange to our sister school, ShinMin, in Taichung, Taiwan. August 2017: EF Tours trip chaperone of 7 high school students to Europe. During my time at SAHS, I have taught: AP United States History, U.S, History, U.S. Government and Civics, World Civilizations, Mythology and Folklore, 9th grade Language Arts (Honors, General, and Fundamental), Academic Literacy, and Computer Technology (HTML & PC Repair). Show less Additional roles at SAHS: -MTSS District Systems Coach -SAHS leadership team member (2016 - 2019) -Model United Nations Advisor (2014 - 2019) - Awarded 2018 Utah Model UN Advisor of the Year -Advisory Restructure Lead: Implemented an initiative that created 100% student engagement in academically-focused, student-driven organizations with weekly meetings built into the school day. -School-wide Professional Development Facilitator on topics which include:… Show more Additional roles at SAHS: -MTSS District Systems Coach -SAHS leadership team member (2016 - 2019) -Model United Nations Advisor (2014 - 2019) - Awarded 2018 Utah Model UN Advisor of the Year -Advisory Restructure Lead: Implemented an initiative that created 100% student engagement in academically-focused, student-driven organizations with weekly meetings built into the school day. -School-wide Professional Development Facilitator on topics which include: PLCs, Learning Objectives, Opportunities to Respond, and Checks for Understanding. -Implemented the first Professional Learning Communities at SAHS and trained department chairs on how to successfully run PLCs. June 2016: Trip chaperone for 8 high school students through a school-led Taiwan student exchange to our sister school, ShinMin, in Taichung, Taiwan. August 2017: EF Tours trip chaperone of 7 high school students to Europe. During my time at SAHS, I have taught: AP United States History, U.S, History, U.S. Government and Civics, World Civilizations, Mythology and Folklore, 9th grade Language Arts (Honors, General, and Fundamental), Academic Literacy, and Computer Technology (HTML & PC Repair). Show less

Substitute Teacher

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

Substitute taught in BVSD for 2 1/2 years. Grades 6-12 in all humanities subject areas. Substitute taught in BVSD for 2 1/2 years. Grades 6-12 in all humanities subject areas.

Long Term Substitute Teacher - History

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

Taught six classes of both Honors and Fundamental 9th Integrated Language Arts and social studies. Worked closely with a 9th grade co-teaching team of 3 others to ensure consistency and success among all in the freshman class. Taught six classes of both Honors and Fundamental 9th Integrated Language Arts and social studies. Worked closely with a 9th grade co-teaching team of 3 others to ensure consistency and success among all in the freshman class.

Compact Service Member

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

During my second AmeriCorps service, I worked closely with Boulder Dreamers at Casey Middle School for a total of 675 service hours between the months of September 2013 and December 2013. I worked in conjunction with the I Have a Dream Foundation through tutoring students before and after school to help reenforce what they were learning in their classes and tracked their progress. During my second AmeriCorps service, I worked closely with Boulder Dreamers at Casey Middle School for a total of 675 service hours between the months of September 2013 and December 2013. I worked in conjunction with the I Have a Dream Foundation through tutoring students before and after school to help reenforce what they were learning in their classes and tracked their progress.

Education Director

• Dec 2010 - Jun 2012

As Director of Education program at the Commerce City branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, I worked closely with a diverse population of students ranging from ages 5 to 18 in Northwest Denver. I organized and ran the summer literacy retention program, supervised the Reading Coordinator, led numerous student organizations, and built a strong connection with the community. As Director of Education program at the Commerce City branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, I worked closely with a diverse population of students ranging from ages 5 to 18 in Northwest Denver. I organized and ran the summer literacy retention program, supervised the Reading Coordinator, led numerous student organizations, and built a strong connection with the community.

Community Engagement Specialist

• Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

Worked with Denver Public Schools to build a bridge between resource centers and schools to provide students and their families access to numerous goods and services. During my service, I organized community building events in refugee neighborhoods, created a student outreach program for area high school students to get involved with community service and AmeriCorps, and created a partnership with AmeriCorps and the DPS outdoor education center, Balarat, that is still in effect today. Worked with Denver Public Schools to build a bridge between resource centers and schools to provide students and their families access to numerous goods and services. During my service, I organized community building events in refugee neighborhoods, created a student outreach program for area high school students to get involved with community service and AmeriCorps, and created a partnership with AmeriCorps and the DPS outdoor education center, Balarat, that is still in effect today.

Tutor/Mentor

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

Served as a tutor and mentor for the Upward Bound Math & Science program at the University of Northern Iowa. During that time, I organized team building activities; supervised field trips, class sessions, and dorm floors; served as a counselor and mentor; and mediated conflicts. Served as a tutor and mentor for the Upward Bound Math & Science program at the University of Northern Iowa. During that time, I organized team building activities; supervised field trips, class sessions, and dorm floors; served as a counselor and mentor; and mediated conflicts.