Faculty Member

• Aug 2005 - Nov 2017

Leadership in Teaching and LearningMS English Curriculum Lead Teacher – curriculum development and mapping, technology integration with a focus on effective assessment and personalized learningProfessional Growth Coach – mentoring colleagues Chair of Benchmarks in Student Success Task Force – examining data to inform teaching and learningActing Middle School Head designate “Cultures of Thinking” Coordinator – organizing and facilitating K-12 faculty PDMember of Reporting Committee to review and revise full school reporting practices Proposed and implemented Apple technology and cross curricular projects for middle schoolJointly planned fundraising with Director of Development for MS technologyImplemented and teacher lead for local, national, and international trips related to curriculum, leadership, and serviceDesigned and implemented a mentoring period for middle school student successFacilitated a Modified Integration ESL Model to include team teaching with an ESL Specialist (SIS) Use of data to evaluate effectiveness of experiential education week (SIS)Teaching Strategies Experienced in the use of inquiry and project based learning to foster creativity and critical thinkingUse of technology, including assistive technologies, Google Apps for Education, and social media to promote personalized learning Facilitating Writer’s Workshop in class and cross curricular writing (Gr. 7-9)Implementing problem based math activities to foster curiousity and engagementProvide experiential and co-operative learning experiencesImplementation of Growing Success criteria including triangulation to engage all learners and capture authentic learning Use of the Professional Learning Community forum for team planning, assessment, and documentation of student achievement Use “Backward Design” to plan units according to ministry guidelines and expectationsMotivate students to become global and life learners and to meet and exceed school-wide learning goals.