Experience

Listenwise

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curriculum Developer

  • Jun 2021 - Present

• Content and Curriculum Intern

  • Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

  - Wrote and edited standards-aligned and current event lessons to accompany podcasts- Wrote and updated K-12 education focused blog posts- Facilitated online learning and demonstration experiences for teachers and district administrators- Initiated, recruited participants, and led a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) pilot program to research using Listenwise’s services to address their DEI and SEL goals within the context of academic instruction in ELA- Curated news podcasts for students/teachers in grades 2-12 to promote literacy and listeningcomprehension - Aligned Listenwise resources to client curriculums and the 6-12 MyPerspectives ELA textbook units (published by Savvas Learning, formerly Pearson K12) Show less



Harvard Graduate School of Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Graduate Student

  • Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  Relevant Course Work: - Applying Cognitive Science to Learning & Teaching (wrote ELA curriculum applying Transformational Learning Theory) - Reading to Learn: Socialization, Language & Deep Comprehension - Designing Personalized Learning For Equity - Facilitating Professional Learning for Adults - Coaching with Equity in Mind Relevant Course Work: - Applying Cognitive Science to Learning & Teaching (wrote ELA curriculum applying Transformational Learning Theory) - Reading to Learn: Socialization, Language & Deep Comprehension - Designing Personalized Learning For Equity - Facilitating Professional Learning for Adults - Coaching with Equity in Mind



Grapevine Faith Christian School

• Grapevine, Texas, United States

• English Teacher (8th grade)

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

  - Designed units for The Giver and To Kill a Mockingbird that strategically enhanced academic learning through culturally conscious pedagogy, informational texts, current events, and Biblical principles -Refreshed ERB-CTP (independent school) standards aligned curriculum to include higher order thinking, collaborative learning opportunities, strategic and engaging formative assessments, and better reflect interests and unique needs of Generation Z students -Participated in 6-12 ELA curriculum vertical alignment planning -Used web-based technologies to support instruction: Google Apps, IXL, Membean, CommonLit, EdPuzzle, Kahoot!, Quizizz, Kami, and others Show less



Fort Worth ISD

• Fort Worth, Texas, United States

• English Teacher (Pre AP English II, English I, ESL)

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2016

  - Designed TEKS- aligned curriculum, instructor resources, slide decks, and participant guides; facilitated teacher trainings and taught English STAAR EOC tutoring programs for first time testers and re-testers (December 2013, March 2014, 2015 and 2016) -Initiated and wrote Texas ELA College and Career Readiness standards aligned curriculum to create a college research project final exam for Pre AP students -Initiated the adoption of a vocabulary curriculum for Pre AP and AP students (2015/2016) -STAAR EOC passing rate was 95% (at a Title I school) while state average was 66% (2016) -Highest English II STAAR EOC passing rate in Fort Worth Independent School District (2014) - Taught all Limited English Proficient (LEP) English II students in 2011/2012; LEP passing rate was 21% higher than district’s LEP passing rate Show less



Fort Worth ISD - Secondary Literacy

• Fort Worth, Texas, United States

• Professional Development Facilitator

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  -Led training for district ELA teachers in literacy best practices, curriculum updates, and essay scoring -Maintained relationships and provided lesson planning advice and resources to district teachers during two school years -Led training for district ELA teachers in literacy best practices, curriculum updates, and essay scoring -Maintained relationships and provided lesson planning advice and resources to district teachers during two school years



The Richards Group

• Dallas, Texas, United States

• Brand Manager

  • Jun 2010 - May 2011

  Brand Management on Advance Auto Parts and HEB Grocery teams Brand Management on Advance Auto Parts and HEB Grocery teams