Experience

Grayslake Community High School District 127

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• AP Psychology; Psychology; Social Studies Teacher; Psychology Club Sponsor

  • Aug 2014 - Present



The Daily Herald

• Freelance Editor/Writer

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Responsible for conducting research and interviewing multiple sources for suburban newspaper publication • Write and edit investigative and socially relevant articles for target audience • Proofread and revise existing content for publications in Associated Press (AP) style • Ensure editorial style of copy is in accordance with organizational standards and objectives • Responsible for conducting research and interviewing multiple sources for suburban newspaper publication • Write and edit investigative and socially relevant articles for target audience • Proofread and revise existing content for publications in Associated Press (AP) style • Ensure editorial style of copy is in accordance with organizational standards and objectives



Antioch High School District 117

• High School Social Studies Teacher - LOA

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

  • Instruct and assist students in Global Studies, Government, and English IV in both special and general education classrooms • Differentiate and scaffold instruction, adapt curricular materials, and integrate assistive technology into daily lessons • Prepare and submit special education paperwork for students on current caseload to promote students’ academic and behavioral success • Collaborate with students, parents, paraprofessionals, and special education teachers to ensure all accommodations and IEP goals are met



Community High School District 117

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Studies Maternity LOA - Global Studies/Social Problems

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Implemented various teaching strategies within a 21st Century classroom model that encouraged the development of critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and assessing/analyzing information • Actively collaborated with colleagues in designing specific curriculum to reach departmental goals and objectives • Utilized various technological tools in each lesson, such as iPads and Chromebooks, to inspire and develop instruction that inspired student inquiry skills and accomplished specific classroom tasks



Grayslake Community High School District 127

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• High School Social Studies Teacher - One Year LOA - AP Psychology/Honors U.S. HIstory

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Shaped and created class materials using multiple written sources and images for optimum student comprehension and reader appeal • Consistently teamed with colleagues to refine instruction, enhance curriculum, improve differentiation strategies, and reach targeted instructional objectives for Advanced Placement and Honors courses • Collaborated with department leads to create and redesign lesson materials, improving overall student literacy through discovery, analysis, and evaluation • Actively participated in meetings with school committees to evaluate learning theories that align with Common Core structure and sequencing



New Trier High School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Social Studies Teacher - Student Teacher - Topics in Psychology & Sociology/U.S. History

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Collaborated with three cooperating teachers to create, develop, and adapt classroom lessons by implementing technology, cooperative learning, and various other student-centered teaching methodologies • Initiated communication with resource teachers and parents in order to meet the needs of students with special circumstances and specific accommodations • Executed action research strategies to improve student learning, stimulate curiosity, enhance motivation, and increase knowledge and understanding of core curricular concepts • Participated in departmental and team meetings as a reflective practitioner



Trinity International University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Psychology Department Assistant/Footnotes Tutor

  • Aug 2006 - May 2009

  • Assisted psychology department professors in evaluating and grading assignments for various undergraduate psychology classes • Conducted small group study sessions to help prepare students for exams while utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, including reciprocal teaching, student-led discussion, and collaborative learning groups • Met regularly with individual students to provide academic support as well as guidance to improve individual learning efficiency, organizational skills, and study strategies