Lead Transition Specialist

• Apr 2023 - Present

Sylvan Academic Coach (Teacher) - Reading and Writing

• Nov 2022 - Aug 2023

English Teacher and Universal Design for Learning Facilitator

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2022

-Effectively managed multiple implementation projects including: a comprehensive ELA curriculum, an ELA and Math intervention program, and a Social/Emotional Learning program. -Coordinated a STEAM implementation project including logistics, curriculum, events and materials management, and managing partnerships with local community STEM experts. -Created client-focused training materials through: Google Suite, Gimkit, Edmentum, DiscoveryEd, and YouTube for eLearning; EdPuzzle, Screencastify, Biteable, Vocaroo, and Powtoon for video and audio creation, editing and delivery; Zoom and Google Slides for classroom presentations both in-person and virtual. -Crafted a research-based seventh grade ELA course to improve reading scores. -Managed post-activity and post-unit evaluations to ensure that curriculum was effective and up to date. -Collected, analyzed, and tracked data to make decisions about curriculum delivery and pacing, learner placement in courses, and intervention programs. -Effectively managed various learning management systems including Google Classroom, Learning Designed, Edmentum, and Canvas to track data and ensure that learning content was organized and searchable. -Presented to groups of 5-200 individuals effectively and led public speaking classes and clubs. -Facilitated a grade-level team of teachers to ensure that projects were completed and all deadlines were met. As UDL Facilitator, I... -Identified ways to educate various personas including teachers, administration, and the general public. -Managed a UDL implementation project through various phases of teacher and district adoption. -Researched and tested learning design strategies to improve student learning outcomes. - Coached UDL team members and district faculty in evidence-based instructional strategies and iterative curriculum design to ensure learner success. Show less

Literacy Facilitator - Interim: Creative Writing and Public Speaking

• Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

-Designed curriculum and taught courses on public speaking and creative writing to middle school students. -Supported building operations by supervising behaviors.

UNH Educational Intern: 8th Grade Language Arts

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

-Co-planned and co-taught an 8th grade curriculum in reading fundamentals, writing, and public speaking.- Independently designed and implemented a public speaking curriculum progressing from discussions to group presentations to solo speeches and presentations.-Conducted graduate level research about how publication of writing to various online audiences affects student motivation in regards to conventions and complexity.