Experience

Carolina Friends School

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Focus: Creating a safe, welcoming environment where students of all racial, religious, gender, and sexual identities, as well as academic, physical, and mental abilities find passion for lifelong learning and develop a deep sense of connection to the communities in which they live. Classroom Subject Areas: Understanding Democratic Systems, World Geography & Global Issues, Introduction to Journalism, Investigative Journalism, CFS NEWS, Non-Fiction Research & Writing, Community Engagement, Election 2020, Election 2022, Civil Rights & Civil Liberties, and American Controversies. Additional Advisory and Leadership Roles: *Multi-grade Advisor *iCivics Educator Network *I-SEEN Participant & Delegate *DEI Ground Water Training *Best Practices Institute Differentiation Conference Delegate *Scheduling Committee Member *History Teacher Search Committee *Creator of the Writing Center *Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Member *SAGE Affinity Group Advisor *EOY Experiential Learning Facilitator *Family-Staff-Student Book Club Leader *Mentor Teacher for New Staff *Clerks Facilitator Show less



Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2018

  Focus: Creating a safe, welcoming environment where students of all identities, academic and physical abilities, as well as English language proficiency find passion for lifelong learning and develop a deep sense of connection to the communities in which they live. Classroom Subject Areas: Honors American History, Honors and Standard Civics and Economics, and AVID. Additional Advisory and Leadership Roles: *NC Council for Social Studies Presenter on “New Approaches to Teaching Research Paper Writing”. *Founder & Chairperson for Blended Classrooms at CHS (now a developing district initiative). *Team Leader for District Curriculum Planning Team. *Chairperson for School Improvement Team. *Teaching Faculty Representative for Multi-Tiered System of Support Committee (MTSS). *Mentor Teacher for UNC’s Master’s in Teaching Program. *Student Government Advisor & Global Community Club Advisor. Show less



Beijing Royal School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School Social Studies Teacher Beijing, China

  • Mar 2012 - May 2012

  Focus: Teach AP US History to US college-bound native Mandarin speaking students and work with resident teachers regarding progressive American pedagogical techniques. *Taught 90 minute classes 3 days per week, scaffolding for students with varying English proficiency. *Observed resident teachers in all secondary grade levels. *Presented American pedagogical techniques and qualitative student results at BRS to school board. Focus: Teach AP US History to US college-bound native Mandarin speaking students and work with resident teachers regarding progressive American pedagogical techniques. *Taught 90 minute classes 3 days per week, scaffolding for students with varying English proficiency. *Observed resident teachers in all secondary grade levels. *Presented American pedagogical techniques and qualitative student results at BRS to school board.



Durham Chinese School

• Italy
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Specialist

  • Apr 2007 - Jun 2011

  Focus: Develop communications between native Mandarin speaking staff and English-speaking parents, create public relations and advertising campaign with greater community to increase enrollment. Results: *Doubled enrollment within first two years. *Enhanced communication with parents by developing a school newsletter, weekly updates, parent volunteer days, picnics, holiday celebrations and field trips. *Rebranded school name and logo, created website, wrote articles, purchased ads, attended school fairs. *Expanded school programming to include after school programs and 10-week summer camp. Show less


Self-Employed
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Communications Consultant & Freelance Writer

  • Feb 2003 - Mar 2007


ProCirc

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Magazine Publishing Circulation Director

  • Jul 2000 - Jan 2003

  Focus: Create direct marketing and web-based communication strategies for New York City-based magazines. Results: *Created marketing strategies that led to 55% subscriber growth across three national titles. *Managed subscriber base for Arthritis Today, Honey, Heart & Soul and Savoy magazines. *Analyzed ROI on marketing strategies across demographics utilizing list procurement. *Developed projection and benchmark reports for CFO, CEO, and venture capital firms. *Prepared documents for annual audits with Audit Bureau of Circulation. Show less



The Brand Foundry

• United Kingdom
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communications

  • Dec 1998 - Jun 2000

  Focus: Manage all production and editorial aspects of clients’ collateral materials, including onsite photography, interviews and project budgets. Results: *Developed a wide-range of marketing materials for international government agencies and private sector tour operators. *Article writing for various business organizations and publications. Focus: Manage all production and editorial aspects of clients’ collateral materials, including onsite photography, interviews and project budgets. Results: *Developed a wide-range of marketing materials for international government agencies and private sector tour operators. *Article writing for various business organizations and publications.



American Indian Report

• Associate Publisher

  • Aug 1996 - Oct 1998

  Focus: Launch a national monthly news magazine based on congressional, state, and local government legislation as it relates to American Indian tribal government activities, including economic development, lobbying efforts, land and resource development, education, and repatriation. Results: *Established American Indian news magazine focused on government legislation. *Covered Capitol Hill hearings regarding American Indian issues. *Interviewed and/or met with Sen. John McCain, Attorney General Janet Reno, Rep. Patrick Kennedy, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vice President Al Gore and President Bill Clinton. *Subscribers included members of Congress, state governors, and over 3,000 tribal leaders. Show less



Indian Gaming Magazine

• Editor In Chief

  • Nov 1994 - Aug 1996

  Focus: Cover congressional hearings and interview politicians regarding American Indian legislation. Results: *Covered US Senate and House hearings regarding American Indian gaming issues. *Interviewed Senators, Representatives, Attorney General, lobbyists and executives. *Traveled to American Indian reservations, industry events, and Washington, DC to interview tribal leaders regarding tribal history, economic development and lobbying efforts. Focus: Cover congressional hearings and interview politicians regarding American Indian legislation. Results: *Covered US Senate and House hearings regarding American Indian gaming issues. *Interviewed Senators, Representatives, Attorney General, lobbyists and executives. *Traveled to American Indian reservations, industry events, and Washington, DC to interview tribal leaders regarding tribal history, economic development and lobbying efforts.



States News Svc

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Journalist

  • Sep 1993 - Oct 1994

  *Reported for financial newswire on Securities and Exchange Commission activities. *Covered daily IPO, debt and equity securities offerings on “Real-Time” basis (pre-internet). *Reported for financial newswire on Securities and Exchange Commission activities. *Covered daily IPO, debt and equity securities offerings on “Real-Time” basis (pre-internet).