Experience

Boston Latin School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  •Teaches ELA in the #1 public school in Massachusetts and #33 in the nation (U.S. News & World Report) •Maintains the fast pace, expectations, and rigor associated with the high standards of an exam school •Develops engaging, culturally-responsive curricula that aligns with school and MA state standards •Designs student-centered lessons that encourages the use of creativity and higher-order thinking skills •Teaches ELA in the #1 public school in Massachusetts and #33 in the nation (U.S. News & World Report) •Maintains the fast pace, expectations, and rigor associated with the high standards of an exam school •Develops engaging, culturally-responsive curricula that aligns with school and MA state standards •Designs student-centered lessons that encourages the use of creativity and higher-order thinking skills



Grand Circle Corporation

• United States
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 700 & Above Employee

• Travel Relations Manager, Northeast Region

  • Aug 2017 - Sep 2018

  •Served as liaison between Boston headquarters and customers in New England, New York and New Jersey •Elevated regional team from last to second place nationally by increasing sales by 40% within 6 months •Presented company products/itineraries to groups of 100-350 travelers and prospects at special events •Created clear and impactful PowerPoint presentations with audio/visuals for marketing at events •Facilitated Q&A discussions at events in order to clarify company policies, practices and procedures •Built and maintained customer relationships in order to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty •Increased sales by managing customer accounts and making outbound calls via targeted campaigns Show less



HOLBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

• Australia
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2016

  • Taught ELA 7, MCAS ELA 7, Honors ELA 9, College Prep ELA 9, AP Language and Composition 11 • Rated “Exemplary” for Curriculum, Planning and Assessment (2014-15) • Rated “Exemplary” for Curriculum, Planning and Assessment (2013-14) • Exceeded both Student Learning and Professional Practice Goals (2013-14) • Elevated district from Level 3 to Level 1 in three years by increasing MCAS scores • Designed curricula to include non-fiction texts, essential questions, and current events • Developed District Determined Measures for Grade 9 (common pre and post-year assessments) • Advised Gay-Straight Alliance and attended GLSEN conference for support (2013-14) • Mentored Senior Capstone Project on a bi-weekly basis to provide feedback and direction Show less



Fall River Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Taught ELA 9 Honors and College Prep courses in an inclusion setting • Utilized the Workshop Model to increase student engagement • Incorporated Keys to Literacy strategies to improve comprehension and organize students’ thinking • Participated in weekly common planning sessions to design curriculum and align lessons • Interfaced daily with Special Education Coordinator to differentiate lessons for students on IEPs • Taught ELA 9 Honors and College Prep courses in an inclusion setting • Utilized the Workshop Model to increase student engagement • Incorporated Keys to Literacy strategies to improve comprehension and organize students’ thinking • Participated in weekly common planning sessions to design curriculum and align lessons • Interfaced daily with Special Education Coordinator to differentiate lessons for students on IEPs



Vantage Deluxe World Travel

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Group Sales Account Executive

  • May 2010 - Feb 2011

  •Sold high-end tours (i.e. land tours, river and ocean cruises) to corporate, private and affinity groups •Increased department sales from 3% to 14% of overall company business •Identified areas for growth and initiated new campaigns (i.e. college alumni associations) •Strengthened relationships with Top 100 clients to secure repeat business •Met with prospective clients on and off-site to secure new business •Sold high-end tours (i.e. land tours, river and ocean cruises) to corporate, private and affinity groups •Increased department sales from 3% to 14% of overall company business •Identified areas for growth and initiated new campaigns (i.e. college alumni associations) •Strengthened relationships with Top 100 clients to secure repeat business •Met with prospective clients on and off-site to secure new business



Viking Cruises

• Travel Arrangements

• Sales Associate

  • Dec 2008 - May 2010

  •Sold high-end river cruise-tours via travel agents and direct customers in an inbound call setting •Member of Captain’s Club with highest sales record in company history (Sept. 2009) •Consistently exceeded company goal of 35% conversion with personal highest of over 58% •Produced highest revenue on team with highest monthly revenue exceeding $1 million •Coached teammates to help increase conversion rates and gross revenue •Sold high-end river cruise-tours via travel agents and direct customers in an inbound call setting •Member of Captain’s Club with highest sales record in company history (Sept. 2009) •Consistently exceeded company goal of 35% conversion with personal highest of over 58% •Produced highest revenue on team with highest monthly revenue exceeding $1 million •Coached teammates to help increase conversion rates and gross revenue

• Sales Associate / Account Manager

  • Aug 2007 - Oct 2008

  SALES ASSOCIATE: •Sold high-end tours (i.e. land tours and river cruises) to customers in an inbound call setting •Ranked in top 5% of associates company-wide for consistently exceeding goals •Exceeded an average of $100K/day in gross sales while meeting all department goals •Coached new hires by developing specific plans of action and monitoring progress ACCOUNT MANAGER: •Developed catalogs and promotions for direct marketing in accordance with company directives •Led project teams including Marketing, Finance, Inventory, Air, and Creative departments •Reviewed designs, comps, photos and copy to ensure accuracy and adherence to strategies Show less