English Teacher

• May 2019 - Present

High School English Teacher and Student Activities Director

• Jul 2013 - May 2019

• Facilitates learning to 11th and 12th grade students in English III, English IV, English IV Honors and World Literature courses, while aligning curriculum to U.S. history and AP European history to allow for interdisciplinary learning and team teaching• Instructs ACT tutoring sessions weekly to twenty five students on a voluntary basis • Assists with the college preparation process, mentoring students on the Common Application • Establishes acceptable classroom behavior through strong classroom management, creating a space that allows for mutual learning, respect and community • Integrates learning objectives and essential questions into unit plans that are aligned with state standards• Facilitates mentally stimulating lessons that differentiates instruction, allowing for enhancement of critical thinking skills and intellectual, social, and emotional development • Orchestrates tutoring before, during and after school hours for those that need extra assistance• Varies instruction to allow for differentiation, including accommodations for twenty students with Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans.• Tracks and evaluates student growth through Achieve3000 Lexile Improvement Software • Incorporates strong computer and technology skills into daily teaching by using Naviance and Rediker platforms, Clevertouch technology, student tablets (1:1 technology), and student eBooks • Organizes school wide activities as Student Activities Director, including junior/senior class prom, homecoming spirit week, pep assemblies, weekly meetings and fundraisers• Performs as National Honor Society Moderator assuming the responsibilities of working with the NHS evaluation committee, planning the spring induction ceremony, and orchestrating the NHS student tutoring program• Proctors and supervises AIR Assessments, as well as ACT/SAT offerings to upperclassmen• Encourages professional development as an LPDC representative for the 2018-2019 school year

Student Teacher - Integrated Language Arts (7-12th Grade)

• Aug 2012 - May 2013

• Assumed professional responsibilities of a full time teacher for fifteen weeks instructing 10th grade English II Honors and English II Regular, consisting of five classes• Prepared 10th grade students for the Ohio Graduation Test, according to state standards • Monitored students with Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans while differentiating instruction to meet their needs • Attended collaborative IEP meetings with school psychologists, parents, faculty members and reading specialists to review and implement new teaching strategies for diverse learners• Team planned lessons with other 10th grade English teachers and aligned lesson plans to correlate with subjects covered in AP U.S. History and U.S. History classes• Assumed after school activities as an advisor for the Jewish Student Union and Improv Club• Attended and participate in fall open house and parent conferences• Contributed to team meetings and staff/department meetings• Collaborated with the Incentives Committee to analyze ways of motivating students during OGT testing week• Performed literacy and reading/writing assessments in order to track student growth and improvement• Contacted parents through emails, phone calls, or newsletters weekly to discuss their student’s progress

Office Assistant

• Aug 2009 - May 2013

• Scheduled campus events with technology support • Managed inventory of technological equipment and placed orders when equipment was low• Assembled and installed technological equipment with the tech team • Organized office supplies and filed past orders• Transcribed subtitles for videos produced in the Media Center to be used on campus website and in promotional campaigns • Filmed and uploaded classes to be posted on BlackBoard for campus wide access• Trained and educated new office assistants • Answered phone calls from the public and interacted with higher level management on campus

Student Teacher and Classroom Observer

• Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

• Observed the role of an educator in a 10th grade English III Honors classroom and a 12th grade English IV classroom• Attended and participated in twenty-four hours of class instruction, including teaching eight lessons containing direct instruction, collaborative learning and large group discussion• Interacted with faculty and staff both in the department office and during PLC meetings• Assisted students with diverse needs in a special education classroom• Traveled with staff and students to alternative teaching location – Cuyahoga East Vocational Education Consortium (CEVEC)• Worked with diverse learners on sorting and categorizing skills, literacy skills, and basic mathematical skills• Gained awareness of the needs of diverse learners