Experience

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  Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Llp

  • Class Teacher

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  Waldorf School of Baltimore

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Class Teacher

    • Jul 2013 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

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  Waldorf School of Garden City

  • Garden City, NY

  • Class Teacher

    • Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
    • Garden City, NY

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  Waldorf School of Baltimore

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

  • Upper School Chair & Humanities Teacher

    • Jul 2007 - Jun 2012

    Administer pioneer upper school effort at long established K-8 school. Duties include: curriculum development, accreditation writing and organizing, personnel search and decisions, parent and government communication and relationships, teacher mentoring and evaluation, and oversight of standardized testing, college counseling, internships, foreign exchange, policy development etc.Develop curriculum for and teach: English – including literature, writing, grammar, linguistics, and dramaticsHistory – including American and world history, social studies, debate and current issues Serve as class sponsor and individual student academic adviser

  • Teacher-Administrator

    • Apr 2004 - Jul 2007

    Head of School (Collegium Chair) July 2005-June 2007 Oversee curriculum and teaching personnel – act as spokesperson for school – chair governing group (Collegium) for curriculum and program policy – advise on marketing, web design, finance and capital campaign and improvement – represent school in Maryland independent school association (AIMS) – develop upper school curriculum and social program - teach as neededMiddle School Teacher April 2004-July 2005 Teach main subjects and act as responsible focus for students and parents (see Middle and Elementary School Teacher at Washington Waldorf School))

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  Rudolf Steiner Institute

  • Treasurer

    • Jul 1982 - Jun 2012

    Maintain financial records and provide reports – create and analyze budgets – pay bills – allocate and disburse funds for program and administrative needs – oversee finances, inventory, and personnel for food service program and bookstore – advise on curriculum and policy matters – apply for and report on annual educational assistance grant – prepare and file IRS 990 form for non-profit organizations – oversee all practical contingencies of program and events

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  Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

  • Chairman

    • 2001 - 2003

    Oversee general operation of organization – advocate for Waldorf schools and Waldorf education - promote knowledge of and support for Waldorf schools – raise funds for organization and its projects - represent association and schools in independent school and accreditation associations – speak publicly on current educational issues on behalf of the organization and the schools

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  Washington Waldorf School

  • Teacher

    • Jul 1977 - Jun 2001

    Upper School Teacher September 1998-July 2001History, Social Studies, Astronomy as Humanities teaching – Class Sponsor – Student Academic Counselor – Administrative Committee – Senior class dramatic productions Chair of School Governing Body (Collegium) (concurrent with above)Curriculum oversight - personnel decisions – envisioning future course of schoolRelated Project September 1999- July 2000Organized and executed nationwide high school student sail training project for Tall Ships –Sail Boston 2000 in conjunction with the schooner Mystic Whaler (Mystic, Conn.) and the American Sail Training AssociationSabbatical Activities July 1997-February 1998Sculpture, renovation of historic monument and travel Switzerland and ItalySchooner crew member (all duties) Long Island SoundGuest block teaching and teacher evaluation New York City and PennsylvaniaMiddle and Elementary School Teacher 1977-1987 & 1989-1997Teach all basic subjects to classes of 14-32 children ages 7 to14 – independently develop curriculum, techniques and methods – assess individual students needs and devise learning and motivational plans – review and assess results of classroom methods and presentations – create and execute artistic and dramatic activities – prepare a wide range of subjects in humanities, science and mathematics for clear presentation and effective educational results – write extensive narrative assessments of students' academic work, social awareness, and emotional development – interview new students and their families and decide on enrollment – meet with parents, co-teachers, and therapists concerning students' progress – manage physical environs of classroom and materials – meet with public to represent and advertise school and its benefits