Experience

Notre Dame School of Manhattan

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

• Curriculum Developer. English Teacher, Librarian/Media Specialist, College Essay Counselor

  • Sep 2005 - Present

  - Design and implement original curricula- Rigorous instruction in critical reading, thinking, discussion and all forms of writing including argumentative, analytical, research and creative- Implement project-based learning methods, authentic learning opportunities, year-long portfolio syllabi culminating in panel defense - Integration of innovative methods of technology to encourage dynamic and nuanced classroom experience- Create individualized learning plans for students.- Manage all aspects of the library- College Essay Advisor Show less

• Literature and Creative Writing Instructor Summer Enrichment Program

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2021

  - This was a recurring position during the summers of 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2021- Engaged middle school students in intensive enrichment curricula to prepare them for success in high school English classes. - Provided instruction on analytical and research writing skills. - Creative Writing Instruction - Prepared lessons which included an emphasis on critical reading, writing, and thinking skills as well as proper grammar usage. - Introduced challenging classic and contemporary works of fiction, poetry, and drama. Show less



Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Private Test Prep/Language Arts/College Essay Tutor

  • Aug 2004 - Present

  As of March 2020, sessions are conducted in person and via Zoom - Private SAT/ Language Arts/College Essay Advisor and Editor As of March 2020, sessions are conducted in person and via Zoom - Private SAT/ Language Arts/College Essay Advisor and Editor



New Jersey SEEDS Scholars Program

• Language Arts Instructor and Application Advisor

  • Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  - Implemented challenging Language Arts curricula for high-achieving, low-income middle school and high school students who were part of the Saturday SEEDS Young Scholars and Scholars programs.- - Worked individually with students in the test preparation and application process for admissions into the most prestigious boarding schools and universities across the country. - Implemented challenging Language Arts curricula for high-achieving, low-income middle school and high school students who were part of the Saturday SEEDS Young Scholars and Scholars programs.- - Worked individually with students in the test preparation and application process for admissions into the most prestigious boarding schools and universities across the country.



The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

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

• Curriculum Developer, History/Literature/Film Instructor

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2017

  - Designed and implemented creative and original enrichment courses for middle school and high school students with an emphasis on interdisciplinary relationships between American History, Literature, Film, and Music - Designed and implemented creative and original enrichment courses for middle school and high school students with an emphasis on interdisciplinary relationships between American History, Literature, Film, and Music



The Corner Bookstore

• United States
• Retail

• Merchandise Manger/Bookseller

  • May 2001 - Aug 2011

  - Selected all children’s, and young adult new fiction, as well as poetry collections. - Co-created, wrote for, and edited quarterly newsletters concerning children’s literature, including one featuring reviews of new and forthcoming titles, written for children, by children. - Supervised and trained staff members and completed retail duties. - Worked as a personal shopper for various clients who resided in and out New York City. - Selected all children’s, and young adult new fiction, as well as poetry collections. - Co-created, wrote for, and edited quarterly newsletters concerning children’s literature, including one featuring reviews of new and forthcoming titles, written for children, by children. - Supervised and trained staff members and completed retail duties. - Worked as a personal shopper for various clients who resided in and out New York City.