Experience

NORTH EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grade 12 English Teacher and English Department Chair

  • 2018 - Present

  Teach and differentiate the English 12 British literature curriculum for a variety of learners across levelsDesign instructional materials to engage students, encourage critical thinking, and meet clear learning objectivesCollaborate across the curriculum, apply the growth mindset, infuse educational technology, and incorporate 21st century skillsAdapt instruction and assessment across remote, hybrid, in-person, and asynchronous platforms while using evolving technology Research, evaluate, update, purchase, and introduce students and colleagues to optimal print and digital resources Show less

• Library Media Specialist and Gifted Support Teacher

  • 2015 - 2018

  Managed a library that serviced approximately 400 middle school studentsAnalyzed inventory needs; purchased print and digital materials based on interest, need, and ability level; and encouraged a love of readingProvided instruction in research and information literacy, infused technology into curriculum, and introduced students to a variety of digital media offerings and presentation toolsAnalyzed student achievement results and arranged for Gifted testing, ledthe GIEP team, drafted students' annual goals and objectives as part of their individualized education plans, conducted progress monitoring, and offered valuable additional enrichmentGrew proficient in Google Classrooms and Google Suite, as well as wevideo and Screencastify Show less

• Grade 7 English Language Arts Teacher

  • 2010 - 2015

  Designed units, wrote lesson plans, and provided instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listeningApplied best practices and incorporated 21st century skills while simultaneously adhering to the PA Common Core standards and preparing students for annual PSSA state testing Utilized data from diagnostic and benchmark tests to chart student growth and achievement, and subsequently made data-driven modifications to the curriculumProvided differentiated instruction and adapted reading and writing assessments according to student ability Show less

• High School English Teacher

  • 1998 - 2010

  Taught Grade 9 English, Grade 10 English, Grade 12 English, Creative Writing, Oral Communications, Test Prep, and DramaProvided differentiated instruction to students ranging from Gifted to Learning DisabledDesigned units and lessons with critical key components and effective practices, such as PA state standards; the opportunity for creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking; 21st century skills; mini lessons; mentor texts; backward design, and formative and summative assessments



Jameson Publishing / VertMarkets Inc.

• Proofreader

  • 2009 - 2013

  Proofread, revised, and edited copy for print and online publications Made use of Adobe and similar computer proofreading capabilities Adhered to the company's style guidelines and met firm timelines Grew proficient with content-specific vocabulary related to retail, business technology, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals Proofread, revised, and edited copy for print and online publications Made use of Adobe and similar computer proofreading capabilities Adhered to the company's style guidelines and met firm timelines Grew proficient with content-specific vocabulary related to retail, business technology, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals