Curriculum Specialist

• Sep 2022 - Present

Social Studies Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Present

• Planned engaging Social Studies lessons, projects and assignments to promote academic success. • Conducted frequent and appropriate assessments, and analyzed data to develop and implement instructional plans. • Used assessment data to modify short and long-term plans to promote all students’ academic performance. • Collaborated with staff to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor. • Planned engaging Social Studies lessons, projects and assignments to promote academic success. • Conducted frequent and appropriate assessments, and analyzed data to develop and implement instructional plans. • Used assessment data to modify short and long-term plans to promote all students’ academic performance. • Collaborated with staff to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.

Social Studies Teacher

• Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

• Interacted with a classroom of culturally diverse students, encouraged students to think critically, and explained complex concepts with ease – providing interactive and engaging instruction. • Contributed to curriculum development in remote, on-site, and hybrid classrooms. • Recorded and tracked student growth to ensure progress towards student learning objectives. • Interacted with a classroom of culturally diverse students, encouraged students to think critically, and explained complex concepts with ease – providing interactive and engaging instruction. • Contributed to curriculum development in remote, on-site, and hybrid classrooms. • Recorded and tracked student growth to ensure progress towards student learning objectives.

Head of School, Links Academy

• Aug 2019 - Sep 2020

•Secured a five-year accreditation by participating on a team that completed a rigorous, comprehensive self-reflection of the Academy, guaranteeing continued business and operations.• Supervised more than 20 employees, conducted employee training and development, performance appraisals, and adjusted or implemented programs to ensure operational excellence. • Facilitated school fairs, open houses, and tours to forge partnerships and network with Heads of School, Admissions Representatives, local district and private school representatives, and in-patient / therapeutic support teams to extend the client network.• Contributed as an integral part of the Executive Leadership Team. Show less

Education Director - Links Academy

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

• Created and monitored the progress of individualized academic programs for students in need of differentiated instruction and flexible scheduling. •Expanded course offerings by collaborating with staff and teachers, and bringing Content Specialists on board; added more than 10 Advanced Placement courses in 2 years.•Designed and introduced a first of its kind credit recovery and accelerated learning program, as well as online Academy options to boost enrollment – driving new enrollment growth by 25%. Show less

Head Teacher - Links Academy

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2018

Social Studies Teacher

• Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

• Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

Permanent Building Substitute

• Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

Instructor / Program Facilitator

• May 2007 - Sep 2013