Experience

Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS)

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• English Teacher

  • 2015 - Present

  English / Social Studies Teacher Subjects Taught: English 09, English 10, English 12, Economics, SAT/ACT Test Prep. Assessed, recorded, and communicated student progress. Organized learning resources and the classroom environment to facilitate a positive learning experience. Used a variety of teaching styles to accommodate different academic levels & learning styles. Evaluated children's individual and classroom learning needs and planned and prepared instruction designed to maximize students' interest in learning. Helped initiate Student Opportunity for Academic Recovery (SOAR) program to help struggling students (started in 2018) Show less



Upper Darby High School

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Social Studies / English Teacher

  • 2013 - 2015

  English-Language Arts / Social Studies Teacher 2013-2014: LTS 7th Grade Social Studies (Ancient Cultures). Taught Intervention classes to reinforce reading and writing skills. Worked on ‘Team Pride’ to discuss IEP updates as well as Differentiation strategies and IEP / 504 reviews. 11th Grade Social Studies (American History). Accelerated and Academic students included students with IEPs and learning challenges. 2014-2015: LTS 11th Grade English (American Literature) Taught students various reading strategies and writing skills aligned with Common Core Standards. Show less



Cardinal O'Hara High School (Springfield, PA)

• United States
• Religious Institutions

• Social Studies Teacher

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

  Social Studies Teacher Teacher for five classes of American History and World History I. Worked collaboratively with the Assistant Principal in development of curriculum. Lesson planning and implementing fully integrated classrooms portfolio based projects event moderating and field trip / retreat supervisor. Reinstituted a focus on writing in Social Studies for the ninth grade. • Chosen by the principal personally because of classroom management and ability to motivate others. Social Studies Teacher Teacher for five classes of American History and World History I. Worked collaboratively with the Assistant Principal in development of curriculum. Lesson planning and implementing fully integrated classrooms portfolio based projects event moderating and field trip / retreat supervisor. Reinstituted a focus on writing in Social Studies for the ninth grade. • Chosen by the principal personally because of classroom management and ability to motivate others.



The Substitute Teaching Service

• Substitute Teacher

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2013

  Substitute Teacher (many subjects) Subjects taught include Social Studies, English, Spanish, German, Technology Education, Special Education, Business and Education, Physical Education. Assisted for many Grade levels. Experienced in over 12 school districts in the Philadelphia area each school district having its own environment and diversity. **** During this time of substituting I also had the pleasure to work at several schools independently such as: Upper Darby High School, Springfield High School, Lower Merion High School and Marple-Newtown High School. Show less



Archbishop Wood Catholic High School

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

• Social Studies Teacher

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2012

  Social Studies Teacher Instructed five classes of World History I. Challenged with teaching students with learning and behavioral disabilities. Integrated technological lessons to support curriculum for Social Studies in cooperation with English teachers as well. Social Studies Teacher Instructed five classes of World History I. Challenged with teaching students with learning and behavioral disabilities. Integrated technological lessons to support curriculum for Social Studies in cooperation with English teachers as well.