Experience

Durham School of the Arts

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 7th grade ELA teacher

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Durham Public Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• ESL Teacher

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2022

  I teach K-5 ESL at Holt Elementary, a Global Language Magnet school. I create lessons that integrate technology and global themes with a focus on language learning. Additionally, I collaborate with my team to coordinate services and schedules to implement targeted instruction for 250+ students. Strengths: -Advocating for equitable learning -Promoting bilingualism and bi-literacy -Creating culturally responsive lessons -Social and emotional development and mindfulness -Analyzing multiple data sources in order to create relevant and engaging lessons that push students to challenge themselves and meet their goals -Communicating with families and school staff to provide optimal transparency -Mentoring new teachers -Facilitating staff development geared towards effective instruction for language learners as well as equitable practices in the classroom and school community -Adapting to change -Self-Reflection -Flexibility- Constantly showing my desire to approach new curricula and subjects in innovative ways -Integrating technology in classroom and virtual schooling -Champion for Equity, Committee member for district and Leader at Holt Elementary Show less



VIPKid

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Virtual Instructor

  • Nov 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Implement English as a Second Language lessons in one-on-one online tutoring sessions for students aged 4-12 • Assess student progress daily, providing accurate and honest feedback • Improve practice by attending professional development sessions virtually • Implement English as a Second Language lessons in one-on-one online tutoring sessions for students aged 4-12 • Assess student progress daily, providing accurate and honest feedback • Improve practice by attending professional development sessions virtually



PS 333

• New York City Public Schools

• Bilingual Teacher (Spanish/English)

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2011

  I have taught the bilingual component in both the 1st and 3rd grades at PS 333, The Museum School. The Museum School has a strong emphasis on fostering literacy through the visual and performing arts. I also contributed to PS 333's learning community by serving on the Museum Night Committee, the Quality Review Team, and as a teacher mentor. I have taught the bilingual component in both the 1st and 3rd grades at PS 333, The Museum School. The Museum School has a strong emphasis on fostering literacy through the visual and performing arts. I also contributed to PS 333's learning community by serving on the Museum Night Committee, the Quality Review Team, and as a teacher mentor.



NCCJ - The National Conference for Community & Justice

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

• Facilitator/Counselor

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2009

  -Volunteered time with high school youth from over 10 New York City schools to educate them in the areas of social and institutional discrimination, bias, and bigotry. -Collaborated with team to facilitate creative and interactive ways to learn how to view problems from other people's points of view. -Counseled students providing a safe space for them to share their social and emotional development throughout their transition. -Volunteered time with high school youth from over 10 New York City schools to educate them in the areas of social and institutional discrimination, bias, and bigotry. -Collaborated with team to facilitate creative and interactive ways to learn how to view problems from other people's points of view. -Counseled students providing a safe space for them to share their social and emotional development throughout their transition.



Family Life Academy Charter Schools

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

• ESL Department Director and Teacher

  • Oct 2001 - Aug 2007

  -1st grade in bilingual classroom (2 years) -ESL for K-5 (3 years) -Instructional Leadership Team Member and Staff Development Facilitator (3 years) -1st grade in bilingual classroom (2 years) -ESL for K-5 (3 years) -Instructional Leadership Team Member and Staff Development Facilitator (3 years)



Credit Suisse

• Switzerland
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Assistant

  • Feb 2001 - Oct 2001

  -Sales assistant to 4 brokers in the $250K portfolio investment team -Series 7 Certified -Sales assistant to 4 brokers in the $250K portfolio investment team -Series 7 Certified