Experience

Washington Jesuit Academy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Language Arts and Reading Teacher

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Develop and revise the 7th grade reading and language arts curriculum, according to data-driven research, Archdiocesan educational standards, and Units of Study (Columbia Teachers College): instruction is focused on composition, grammar, critical thinking, close-reading, and analytical skillsProvide differentiated instruction and assessments for students, creating opportunities for inclusive, academic engagement through differentiated instruction, practice, and assessmentAdvise the WJA Debate Team, educating students on current events, effective argumentation, research methods, and public speaking and parliamentary procedure



Partners in Learning LLC

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Learning Consultant

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Work with students with exceptionalities to strengthen their organizational and study skills through individualized instruction, designed to complement their learning style and needsWork with the families of students to develop an understanding of their students’ learning abilities and needs, and provide coaching for supporting said needs at home and at school Work with students with exceptionalities to strengthen their organizational and study skills through individualized instruction, designed to complement their learning style and needsWork with the families of students to develop an understanding of their students’ learning abilities and needs, and provide coaching for supporting said needs at home and at school



Learning Links, Inc.

• Academic Tutor

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Work with students independently to strengthen their language and literacy skills through individualized instruction, designed to complement their learning style and needs Work with students independently to strengthen their language and literacy skills through individualized instruction, designed to complement their learning style and needs



Meridian Public Charter School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Language Learner Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

  Develop and co-teach weekly lesson plans for 7th and 8th grade ELA and Social Studies classrooms, creating opportunities for inclusive, academic engagement through differentiated instruction, practice, and assessment Design and provide push-in and pull-out services for English learners designed to develop proficiency in the four language domains in accordance with their WiDA progressions, as well as their IEPsPrepare and lead professional development trainings for mainstream teachers on constructing inclusive, accessible lessons that meet content-based standards, further language and literacy objectives, and encompass English learning pedagogies



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• TEFL Volunteer

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2017

  Served as a primary and secondary school English teacher, facilitating sustainable English education through co-teaching with local teachers and introducing new teaching, management, and assessment techniques to school communitiesAuthored a grant to construct a library at a local school, managed the creation of the library, and supervise the use of the space through sustainable initiativesOrganized and lead several extra-curricular courses and clubs for community members, designed to enhance conversational English learning and exposure to global affairs: Hit Me Up! English Club (gr. 6-9); Civic Engagement and Leadership (gr. 9-10); Adult English Course (open to local teachers and staff)



Geneva Public School District

• Student Teacher, K-12th TESOL Pull-Out Classroom

  • Sep 2012 - May 2015

  Planned and taught lessons to students, grades K-12, to advance their acquisition of the English language as a second or other languageAssisted primary teachers with daily classroom activities, including leveled reading groups, classroom management, and constructing lessons, based off of Common Core Standards for ELA, in order to provide complementary language support to ELLsAttended student teacher conferences, 504 and IEP meetings, and TESOL specialized workshops as an observer and contributorCompleted and passed edTPA, receiving teacher candidacy approval within New York State as a TESOL teacher, grades K-12