Experience

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  French American International School (San Francisco, CA)

  • Educator

    • Aug 2021 - Present

    🔹 Planned school year timeline to meet educational goals; started with end objectives and backwards planned units to meet educational standards 🔹 Managed schedules of students, parents, and colleagues in order to maintain a safe and stable learning environment🔹 Collaborated daily in a bilingual environment with a French co-teacher to produce and deliver high quality bilingual lessons 🔹 Monitored student learning through assessments and communicated progress to administration and parents through written and oral reports🔹 Used variety of educational apps to enhance student experience and family communication: Raz Reading, Dreambox Math, Class Dojo, Seesaw, BlackbaudPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT➡ Certified Responsive Classroom Educator: student centered social and emotional learning approach to teaching and discipline➡ Positive Discipline: Classroom management program that empowers teachers to build students’ sense of classroom community➡ Learning and the Brain Conference: Discovered ways to improve a sense of belonging and identity; teach social and friendship skills; incorporate peer groups and social learning; and promote prosocial behaviors in students ➡ Courageous Conversations: “Award Winning Training and Protocols for effectivity engaging, sustaining and deepening interracial dialogue”➡ Writers Workshop: Attended Momentum in Teaching training on format and shared language of workshop teaching ➡ Project GLAD: Academic language acquisition and literacy training focused on increasing success for all students including English Language Learners

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  emilyshawtutoring.com

  • Founder

    • Aug 2004 - Present

    🔹Founded online tutoring platform🔹Created customizable educational content for students K-6, working with families to meet students individual needs and design compelling learning experiences🔹Improved both group and individual concept understanding and performance, demonstrated in 100% of students showing increased scores on assessments

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  Lucas Valley Elementary School

  • San Rafael, California

  • Educator

    • Aug 2013 - Aug 2021
    • San Rafael, California

    🔹Worked with diverse class groups of 20-24 students, focused on fostering a classroom community committed to equity inclusion and whole child development 🔹Engaged in district and school-wide initiatives piloting and implementing new math, reading, intervention and social emotional programs including: ➡️ McGraw Hill Wonders Language Arts ➡️ Math Expressions by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ➡️ Leveled Literacy Intervention ➡️ Writers and Readers Workshop ➡️ Soul Shoppe ➡️ Freckle Math by Renaissance🔹Enrolled and participated in leadership committees like School Leadership Team, Site Council, Curriculum Council, having direct impact on district and site direction🔹Organized and planned school year timelines, and communicated daily with families, students and colleagues, developed class website and newsletter for communication🔹Presented at two Google Conferences (GAFE) on Technology in EducationLEADERSHIP ROLES AND COMMITTEES⭐️ School Leadership Team: Attended and led weekly meetings with select colleagues and administration, driving communication across 20+ faculty⭐️Curriculum Council: Served on a team of teachers and administrators to ensure equitable access to educational program and plan curriculum development district wide⭐️ Equity and Inclusion Committee: Collaborated with the community to bolster and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism in the school environment⭐️ Student Council: Facilitated student-led efforts to promote school kindness, community outreach, etc.Green Team: Spearheaded Green program for students and implemented plans to improve district environmental impact

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  Clay By The Bay San Francisco

  • San Francisco

  • Director of Advanced Programs

    • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
    • San Francisco

    🔹Designed and led innovative seminars for teaching staff; sharing best pedagogical strategies with instructors, helping them to develop tactics for conveying complex concepts in a clear and concise way leading to ~ 50% increase in customer retention🔹Co-Authored textbook on ceramics, curating content from class curricula offered at Clay By The Bay and translating it into a 200+ page handbook complete with understandable, organized steps🔹Managed a community of over 1200+ students and 300 continuing members, driving communication through writing and distributing a monthly newsletter to both staff and customers🔹Partnered cross-departmentally, working directly with sales, marketing, and administrative teams to roll out new marketing campaigns and new programs.

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  AltSchool SOMA

  • Core Educator for Robotics Maker Camp

    • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

    🔹Coached students through PBL curriculum and Maker’s Lab; designing and building their own unique robot “pet” culminating in exposition for friends and family

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  Peabody Elementary

  • Santa Barbara, California Area

  • Teacher Candidate

    • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
    • Santa Barbara, California Area

    🔹 Completed Masters of Education at UCSB, emphasis on Lifelong Learning🔹 Created and started a Spanish language program for the sixth graders

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  Teachers On Reserve

  • Substitute Teacher

    • Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

    🔹Substitute taught grades K-12 in all subject areas in multiple schools throughout the Bay Area including a variety of public, private, independent and charter schools. 🔹Gained invaluable insight into education opportunities available in Bay Area.

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  Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

  • Fairmont Hotel, Starwood Hotels

  • Luxury Hospitality Superstar

    • Jan 2010 - Jul 2011
    • Fairmont Hotel, Starwood Hotels

    🔹 Professional server at the flagship Fairmont Hotel in Nob Hill San Francisco and at the world famous Michael Mina Bourbon Steak Restaurant🔹 Performed 5 star customer service every night to create ideal experiences for guests, resolving complaints, ensuring satisfaction and communicating with management🔹 Served high-importance guests such as diplomats, and celebrities, welcoming them in an upbeat and positive manner🔹 Attended multiple trainings on customer service🔹 Demonstrated excellent memory and relationship building skills.

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  University of Colorado Boulder

  • Boulder, Colorado

  • Peer advisor

    • Jan 2007 - Jun 2008
    • Boulder, Colorado

    🔹Advised on the full portfolio of programs, providing general programmatic information on a drop-in basis🔹Guided potential applicants through the education abroad process, including selecting a program, applying, pre-departure preparation, and returning to the U.S🔹Promoted the concept of education abroad and available CU Boulder-approved opportunities🔹Supported the day-to-day functions of the office, including special projects, clerical duties, and outreach to groups of prospective applicants and campus visitors