Instructional Teacher Leader

• Aug 2021 - Present

As an Instructional Teacher Leader, I have filled a hybrid role that combines classroom instruction with instructional leadership responsibilities including:-Coordinating school-wide academic academic support services for students with attendance, wellness, and learning challenges by collaborating with school leaders, teachers, instructional aides, and support staff to improve student support, scaffolding, differentiated instruction, and intervention.-Managing a team of tutors and training them to provide intervention to students who struggle with basic academic skills, including reading, mathematics, and English language skills.-Developing an English language support system for emerging English learners.-Designing and implementing a reading intervention curriculum for 9th grade students reading below grade level.-Planning and overseeing the administration of mandatory state assessments and internal growth measurements.-Collecting and analyzing student performance data to inform professional development decisions, guide teacher instructional coaching, and support student growth.-Coaching new teachers in using a data-driven instruction model to improve student outcomes and meet state credentialing requirements.-Planning and implementing professional development as a Director of Instruction and member of the Instructional Leadership Team.-Creating and teaching an advisory curriculum that guides students in understanding their identities, developing a growth mindset, and preparing for college and career.-Founding and advising the student Outdoor Club. Show less

Reading Interventionist and Instructional Lead

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2021

Academic Literacy Teacher and 9th Grade Advisor

• Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

-Design and implement a reading intervention curriculum for 9th grade students reading below grade level.-Collect and analyze student performance data regularly to coach and support student growth.-Supported 70% of my students in improving at least one grade level in reading and 30% in improving two grade levels or more in reading during the 2017-2018 school year.-Create and teach an advisory curriculum that guides students in understanding their identities.-Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to improve student support, scaffolding, differentiated instruction, and intervention. Show less

9th and 10th Grade Humanities Teacher

• Aug 2007 - Jun 2016

Instructional Role and Impact: -Designed and regularly revised a thematic and interdisciplinary curriculum to support skill growth and align with Common Core State Standards, EL Education Core Practices, and Facing History and Ourselves. -Used data, collaboration, and coaching to set and achieve student growth goals. -Led quarterly individualized learning plan meetings with parents and students in English and Spanish. -Coached an advisory of 16-18 students in academic and life skills. -Honored as a 2016 Oakland Charter School Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Leadership: -Grade Level Leader: Facilitated weekly grade level meetings to plan advisory curriculum, plan interventions for students of concern, and coordinate grade level events. -Vision Keepers: Served on a staff decision-making body that heard, evaluated, discussed, and decided on proposals in service of the school mission. -Teaching and Learning Team: Participated in a committee of school leaders that used data and classroom observations to set yearlong, K-12 goals in alignment with Expeditionary Learning Design Principles. -Student Leadership Group Advisor: Supported a student club affiliated with Facing History and Ourselves that built community across schools and coached students in the development of leadership, advocacy, and activism skills. Show less

High School Social Studies Teacher

• Aug 2004 - Jun 2007

-Taught ancient world history and United States history at a small, public college preparatory school that focuses on project-based learning, experiential education, and the arts. -Instructed the Rock Monkey Project, the Community Service Workshop, the School Store Workshop, Government and Economics, SAT Prep, and Athletics. -Chaired the Student Support Team committee, served as faculty advisor to the National Honor Society, mentored new teachers, offered AP U.S. History preparation sessions, and planned the senior trip to Europe. Show less

Route Setter/Youth Team Coach/Lesson Instructor/Desk Employee

• Mar 2001 - Jun 2007

Set climbing routes at an indoor climbing facility, co-coached a team of 12 youth climbers who competed at the local and national level, served customers, sold equipment, and instructed youth and adult lessons in climbing skills and technique. Set climbing routes at an indoor climbing facility, co-coached a team of 12 youth climbers who competed at the local and national level, served customers, sold equipment, and instructed youth and adult lessons in climbing skills and technique.

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2001 - Jul 2001

Assisted the head teacher in all aspects of planning and instructing a class of 18 pre-kindergarten students. Designed lesson plans, independently instructed students, documented student progress and communicated regularly with families. Assisted the head teacher in all aspects of planning and instructing a class of 18 pre-kindergarten students. Designed lesson plans, independently instructed students, documented student progress and communicated regularly with families.