English Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Present

Head Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Present

Academic and Executive Function Tutor

• Sep 2012 - Present

Middle School English Teacher

• 2010 - 2018

Writing Director and English Teacher

• Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

Design and implement the writing curriculum for grades four through eight and lead meetings on best practices and curriculum implementation with colleagues. Attend and contribute to the Writing Task Force's goal of writing across the curriculum. Utilize a variety of teaching methodology and classroom activities, including technology-based presentations and assessments in sixth grade English and grades five through seven Writing Workshop. Advise a small group of middle school students on a variety of social, emotional, and academic issues. Write detailed reports of individual students' progress at regular intervals. Collaborate regularly with grade-level colleagues for curricular and extracurricular activities. Advise and oversee the editing and production of the middle school literary magazine. Show less

English Instructor

• Jun 2006 - Aug 2009

Developed intensive daily lesson plans combining remedial instruction and analytical skills for an intensive program designed to help public school students transition smoothly to the demands of independent schools Designed a variety of assessments aimed at highlighting various learning styles and modes while creating consistently high standards for oral and written Developed intensive daily lesson plans combining remedial instruction and analytical skills for an intensive program designed to help public school students transition smoothly to the demands of independent schools Designed a variety of assessments aimed at highlighting various learning styles and modes while creating consistently high standards for oral and written

Middle School English Teacher

• Sep 2004 - Jun 2009

Utilized a variety of teaching methodology and classroom activities, including technology-based presentations and assessments in several subjects, including sixth through eighth grade English, Creative Writing, History, and Language and Study Skills. Advised a small group of middle school students on a variety of social, emotional, and academic issues. Wrote detailed reports of individual students' progress at regular intervals. Collaborated regularly with grade-level colleagues for curricular and extracurricular activities. Advised and oversaw the editing and production of the middle school literary magazine. Designed and implemented a series of workshops to administration and faculty members as head of faculty development committee Actively assisted in the decision-making process as a member of the Admissions and Merit Scholarship Committees Served as interim learning specialist for the middle school Co-recipient of Curriculum Grant and Developer of Middle School Writing Guide Show less

Instructional Tutor

• Aug 2002 - Aug 2005

Regularly met with individual students to assist with academic assignments in all subjects by employing task analysis, reading and writing strategies and time management skills.Help students to create techniques to better manage anxiety and stress levels that interfere with the learning process.Created supportive relationships with students and their families to better facilitate fruitful learning and open communication

English Teacher

• Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

Created and taught dynamic lesson plans tailored to seventh and eighth grade students.Advised a small group of students on a range of personal, academic and social issues.Created meaningful relationships with students and the greater community through monthly service projects.Wrote detailed narrative reports which were sent home each trimester.Collaborated regularly with colleagues for interdisciplinary planning and project design.

Language Arts Instructor

• Aug 2000 - Jul 2004

Successfully planned and taught yearly lesson plans in eighth-grade Language Arts to approx. 75 American middle school students. Implemented reading and writing workshop approaches to pre-existing curriculum prescribed by Prince George's Public Schools System. Acted as team leader and shared information between school administration and teaching colleagues. Successfully planned and taught yearly lesson plans in eighth-grade Language Arts to approx. 75 American middle school students. Implemented reading and writing workshop approaches to pre-existing curriculum prescribed by Prince George's Public Schools System. Acted as team leader and shared information between school administration and teaching colleagues.

ESOL Instructor

• Aug 1999 - Jun 2000

Successfully planned and taught yearly lesson plan in adult ESOL instruction to approx. 45 non-native English speakers Taught a variety of classes ranging from basic literacy to advanced conversational English. Successfully planned and taught yearly lesson plan in adult ESOL instruction to approx. 45 non-native English speakers Taught a variety of classes ranging from basic literacy to advanced conversational English.

ESOL Education Volunteer

• Jun 1997 - Feb 1999

Updated and revised dated, ineffective English language curriculum to better reflect the needs of the local community and instructed 255 Ethiopian high school students in high school ESOL. Updated and revised dated, ineffective English language curriculum to better reflect the needs of the local community and instructed 255 Ethiopian high school students in high school ESOL.