Experience

Bishop Guertin High School

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

• English Teacher

  • Oct 2013 - Present

  • Taught and designed curriculum for Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, American Literature, British Literature, Spanish I and Spanish V classes.• Oversaw and managed 80-100 students each year, tailoring engaging and rigorous instruction to accommodate various learning styles.• Adapted and updated the AP English Language and Composition curriculum, resulting in student scores over the national and state average every year during tenure.• Focused on establishing relationships and fostering a sense of community that encourages open dialogue and academic inquisitiveness.• Planned and implemented professional development in the English department, working closely with colleagues to establish and achieve professional goals.• Managed subcommittees, compiled research, and edited reports for the school’s accreditation process as part of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Steering Committee (2020-2022).

• Varsity Softball Coach

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  • Instructed and trained high school softball players.• Hired and supervised assistant and sub-varsity coaches to promote a program mentality.• Scheduled, planned, and conducted daily practices.• Fostered and promoted values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and determination.• Mentored student-athletes in college and career planning.



Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission

• English Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Instructor at the University of Szczecin through a grant received from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.• Developed and implemented curriculum for four English courses (B.A. and M.A.) for one academic year.• Organized educational seminars throughout the community promoting the Fulbright program and international education. • Instructor at the University of Szczecin through a grant received from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.• Developed and implemented curriculum for four English courses (B.A. and M.A.) for one academic year.• Organized educational seminars throughout the community promoting the Fulbright program and international education.



Raising A Reader MA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Fellow

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Organized events including a series called Story Time in the Park, reaching over 400 children (ages 0-5) in four communities.• Completed research and coordinated outreach efforts by soliciting donations from local businesses to benefit the program.• Designed and crafted donation request letters used as templates for future nonprofit applications. • Organized events including a series called Story Time in the Park, reaching over 400 children (ages 0-5) in four communities.• Completed research and coordinated outreach efforts by soliciting donations from local businesses to benefit the program.• Designed and crafted donation request letters used as templates for future nonprofit applications.



Thomas J McMahon Elementary School

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  • Assisted in instructing English Language Learners in math and literacy classes.• Individually paired with a 6th grade student as a tutor in her science and social studies class. • Assisted in instructing English Language Learners in math and literacy classes.• Individually paired with a 6th grade student as a tutor in her science and social studies class.



Bates College Athletic Department

• Administrative Support

  • Sep 2009 - May 2010

  • Performed secretarial and other office support for the administrative team in the athletic department.• Supervised student workers and completed research and data entry. • Performed secretarial and other office support for the administrative team in the athletic department.• Supervised student workers and completed research and data entry.



Lewiston High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

  • Created and executed lesson plans in a junior level English class.• Responsibilities varied, but included tutoring and classroom management. • Created and executed lesson plans in a junior level English class.• Responsibilities varied, but included tutoring and classroom management.