English Teacher

• Aug 2008 - Present

• Writing Center Advisor: Designed a curriculum to train, schedule and evaluate tutors. Extensive tutor training on providing useful feedback to peers on written assignments in all disciplines. Kept accurate schedules of teacher and student tutoring sessions while communicating sessions and conferences with tutors • English Teacher: Prepared and implemented daily lesson plans based on Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) and a 10th grade curriculum. Applied a variety of technology tools in the classroom. o Collaborated with a special education co-teacher in inclusion classroom to maximize learning for all students; implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and maintained accurate records of student achievements based on goals. Differentiated instruction based on all students’ needs o Shared strategies and techniques with other English 10 teachers and reevaluated students’ progress on a weekly basis; modified lesson plans to capitalize on comprehension and test application, and shared student progress through parent contacts. Show less

Day Camp Sports Specialist

• May 2008 - Aug 2008

Daily planning to introduce a variety of sports to students ages 4 to 10; differentiated instruction based on camper ability levels; extensive classroom management with a focus on safety and appropriate communication. Daily planning to introduce a variety of sports to students ages 4 to 10; differentiated instruction based on camper ability levels; extensive classroom management with a focus on safety and appropriate communication.

Day Camp Counselor

• May 2007 - Aug 2007