Instructional Coach

• Aug 2021 - Present

Fiction Editor

• Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

Fiction Co-Editor

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

Upper Elementary Teacher

• Aug 2020 - Sep 2021

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Assistant Principal High School

• Jan 2016 - Jun 2019

AP Position: instruction-focused with secondary responsibilities including operations (school safety plan), master schedule (personnel) and budget (Single Plan for Student Achievement). Goals included: Linked Learning Certification May 2017; Transitioned to full-school Magnet Program 2019; creation of school-wide approach to PBL; increased student enrollment; updated teaching and learning in the classroom to reflect CCSS, Webb’s DOK, SBAC, and rigor/relevance. Accomplishments *Awarded Linked Learning certification from Linked Learning Alliance *Awarded over $2.2 million in grant funds from CA DOE to improve CTE pathways in Patient Care & Engineering *Restructured personnel and added College Counselor position to enhance college & career readiness in student body *Implemented initiatives to establish collaborative culture: moving from professional development to a common conference, common planning & collaboration model ; exploring growth mindset; and establishing industry partnerships that support student achievement and the mission & vision of the school Show less

Administrator

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

Created and implemented successful summer program for incoming freshmen. Supervisory elements included: budget, staffing, curriculum, field trips, and counseling. Coordinated creation of the program elements: schedule, activities, and professional development of teachers and student leaders. Administrative responsibilities included site supervision and budget maintenance. Accomplishments *Program became model for Summer Bridge programs for Linked Learning *Program visited by CA Superintendent of Instruction Tom Torlakson Show less

Instructional Coach

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2015

Leadership responsibilities include facilitating professional development sessions, implementing project-based learning as the instructional focus of the school, and building capacity towards a sustainable future for the school that supports the mission and vision of STEM Academy. Instructional responsibilities include presenting 9th grade English curriculum in the Project-Based Learning (PBL) model as published by the Buck Institute, teaching an Advisory curriculum, and identifying goals for improved academic achievement. Show less

Lead Teacher

• Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

Leadership responsibilities included facilitating weekly professional development, supporting faculty with instruction, leading the development of project-based learning as the main instructional method, increasing community partnerships that support the mission and vision of the school, and overseeing the pilot school review process. Instructional responsibilities included teaching in a block schedule, implementing an Advisory curriculum, and serving on various committees that supported the pilot school model. Show less

Teacher

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

Instructional responsibilities included teaching in a block schedule, implementing an Advisory curriculum, and serving on various committees that supported the small school environment as funded by the New Technology Foundation. Teaching responsibilities also included presenting 9th grade English curriculum in the Project-Based Learning (PBL) model as published by the Buck Institute. Instructional responsibilities included teaching in a block schedule, implementing an Advisory curriculum, and serving on various committees that supported the small school environment as funded by the New Technology Foundation. Teaching responsibilities also included presenting 9th grade English curriculum in the Project-Based Learning (PBL) model as published by the Buck Institute.

College Freshman Writing Teacher

• Jun 2009 - Jul 2009

Teaching requirements included offering a Writing Workshop for incoming freshman college students that focused on writing skills and extra individualized support. Additional responsibilities included collaborating with college professors and teaching staff to develop and streamline content-based rubrics for their students and train staff in project- based learning (PBL). Teaching requirements included offering a Writing Workshop for incoming freshman college students that focused on writing skills and extra individualized support. Additional responsibilities included collaborating with college professors and teaching staff to develop and streamline content-based rubrics for their students and train staff in project- based learning (PBL).

English/Drama Teacher

• Aug 2008 - Jul 2009

Instructional responsibilities included teaching in a block schedule, implementing an Advisory curriculum, and serving on various committees that supported the small school environment. Teaching responsibilities also included presenting 9th grade English curriculum in the Project-Based Learning (PBL) model as published by the Buck Institute. Leadership responsibilities included being a member of the school design team that wrote the RFP for an SLC to pilot school conversion. Instructional responsibilities included teaching in a block schedule, implementing an Advisory curriculum, and serving on various committees that supported the small school environment. Teaching responsibilities also included presenting 9th grade English curriculum in the Project-Based Learning (PBL) model as published by the Buck Institute. Leadership responsibilities included being a member of the school design team that wrote the RFP for an SLC to pilot school conversion.

Teacher

• Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

Instructional responsibilities included teaching in a block schedule, implementing an Advisory curriculum, and serving on various committees that supported the SLC environment. Teaching responsibilities also included an elective in the performing arts. School trained and encouraged faculty in the use of UbD (Understanding by Design) while planning curriculum. Instructional responsibilities included teaching in a block schedule, implementing an Advisory curriculum, and serving on various committees that supported the SLC environment. Teaching responsibilities also included an elective in the performing arts. School trained and encouraged faculty in the use of UbD (Understanding by Design) while planning curriculum.