Adjunct Instructor, History & Political Science

• Jan 2020 - Present

Humanities & the Arts Department Chair

• Jun 2018 - Present

Social Studies Department Chair & Instructor

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2018

Currently teach AP US Government, Dual Enrollment US Government (PLS 211 & 212), College Prep US Government, AP Comparative Government (PLS 140), AP US History, Dual Enrollment US History (HIS 121 & HIS 122), & College Prep US HistoryInitiated BA’s online summer program through Eastern Shore Community College - currently teach HIS 111: World Civilizations I, HIS 112: World Civilizations II, and HIS 122: United States History II online to dual enrollment studentsCoordinate Senior Independent Thesis – advise students in topic approval and research strategies, evaluate student research papers, serve on jury for presentations and defenseAdvise social studies department – plan meetings, provide training in technology and instruction, complete administrative duties, revised social studies schedule to incorporate additional AP and dual enrollment coursesServe on Scholarship & Awards Committee Show less

Social Studies Instructor

• Jan 2006 - Jun 2012

Global Studies & World Languages Academy Teacher, Tallwood High School (June 2007 - June 2012) Taught multiple subjects including Global Leadership, Senior Seminar, Global Cultures, AP & US History, US Government, World History I & II Wrote curriculum for Senior Seminar, Global Cultures, Global Leadership, Academy US History, and Academy Government classes Served as Media Liaison for THS (2011) Presented new technology strategies/programs to fellow educators at professional development seminars Presided over US History Professional Learning Community – developed new instructional materials incorporating 21st century skills, design collaborative technology-based projects (2009, 2010) Member of the Global Studies and the Technology professional learning communities Helped to coordinate Tallwood’s 2009 student leadership conference Served on Academy’s pre-college team – organized annual college field trip for Academy students Coached academic World Quest Team, sponsored by the Worlds Affairs Council (2008 – 2009) Social Studies Teacher, Cox High School (January 2006 - June 2007) Taught World History I, World History II, and World Geography Coach – team won community service award Show less

Assistant Event Manager

• Sep 2003 - Aug 2005

Program Assistant

• Jan 2002 - May 2003

Representative for the University Program Board, Greek Life, and Clubs and Organizations Designed various PR material including print advertisements, brochures, handbooks, fliers, etc Cooperated with other staff members to help plan programs and events Representative for the University Program Board, Greek Life, and Clubs and Organizations Designed various PR material including print advertisements, brochures, handbooks, fliers, etc Cooperated with other staff members to help plan programs and events

Public Relations Intern

• Aug 2002 - Dec 2002

Wrote news releases for newspapers and other media outlets throughout Virginia Coordinated and supervised an annual event to help elementary students excel in science and the arts Wrote news releases for newspapers and other media outlets throughout Virginia Coordinated and supervised an annual event to help elementary students excel in science and the arts

Production Intern

• May 2002 - Aug 2002

Operated various equipment during live broadcasts Operated various equipment during live broadcasts