History and English Teacher, Advisory and Faculty Mentor

• Aug 2021 - Present

History/Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction Leader at Medway Middle and High School

• Aug 2019 - Mar 2022

Performance Responsibilities: -Model, observe, consult with, and assist individual teachers in their classroom performance - Provide leadership and support for teachers to meet the needs of all students with explicit attention to struggling and excelling learners. - Coordinate the alignment of subject matter curricula with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the strategic plan. - Oversee and support the pacing of content area curricula to ensure rigor and… Show more Performance Responsibilities: -Model, observe, consult with, and assist individual teachers in their classroom performance - Provide leadership and support for teachers to meet the needs of all students with explicit attention to struggling and excelling learners. - Coordinate the alignment of subject matter curricula with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the strategic plan. - Oversee and support the pacing of content area curricula to ensure rigor and consistency from grade to grade - Assist Principals in the recruitment, orientation and training of new departmental and grade level teachers. - Maintain currency in the field through own professional learning and provide leadership on contemporary issues. -Schedule, plan, and facilitate effective professional development activities for teachers, with a focus on content/pedagogy needs identified through program review -Develop, analyze, and organize various forms of assessment and student achievement data including, but not limited to: MCAS, common grade level assessments, diagnostic and universal screening data, etc. to support the collaborative identification of areas in need of improvement. -Collaborate as part of school Instructional Leadership Teams and work with teachers in their analyses of student achievement data and student work -Work collaboratively with the Medway school staff to ensure coordination of a PK – 12 program for subject matter area. -Collaboratively prepare, monitor and support, annually, program goals at the building and district levels -Collaborate in the preparation of a budget in collaboration with building Principals and the Assistant Superintendent aligned to district goals. -Maintain a current inventory of materials and supplies throughout the system. -Work collaboratively with colleagues in other programs to meet the needs of all learners -Collaboratively provide a public presence, through written documents, websites, and presentations Show less Performance Responsibilities: -Model, observe, consult with, and assist individual teachers in their classroom performance - Provide leadership and support for teachers to meet the needs of all students with explicit attention to struggling and excelling learners. - Coordinate the alignment of subject matter curricula with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the strategic plan. - Oversee and support the pacing of content area curricula to ensure rigor and… Show more Performance Responsibilities: -Model, observe, consult with, and assist individual teachers in their classroom performance - Provide leadership and support for teachers to meet the needs of all students with explicit attention to struggling and excelling learners. - Coordinate the alignment of subject matter curricula with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the strategic plan. - Oversee and support the pacing of content area curricula to ensure rigor and consistency from grade to grade - Assist Principals in the recruitment, orientation and training of new departmental and grade level teachers. - Maintain currency in the field through own professional learning and provide leadership on contemporary issues. -Schedule, plan, and facilitate effective professional development activities for teachers, with a focus on content/pedagogy needs identified through program review -Develop, analyze, and organize various forms of assessment and student achievement data including, but not limited to: MCAS, common grade level assessments, diagnostic and universal screening data, etc. to support the collaborative identification of areas in need of improvement. -Collaborate as part of school Instructional Leadership Teams and work with teachers in their analyses of student achievement data and student work -Work collaboratively with the Medway school staff to ensure coordination of a PK – 12 program for subject matter area. -Collaboratively prepare, monitor and support, annually, program goals at the building and district levels -Collaborate in the preparation of a budget in collaboration with building Principals and the Assistant Superintendent aligned to district goals. -Maintain a current inventory of materials and supplies throughout the system. -Work collaboratively with colleagues in other programs to meet the needs of all learners -Collaboratively provide a public presence, through written documents, websites, and presentations Show less

Head Of School

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

Duties included: embodying and advocating the mission and vision of Theophany School, monitoring and addressing all aspects of school culture, directly supervising staff, representing the Board of Trustees, acting as school liaison with other organizations, and planning and executing projects and fundraising initiatives. Duties included: embodying and advocating the mission and vision of Theophany School, monitoring and addressing all aspects of school culture, directly supervising staff, representing the Board of Trustees, acting as school liaison with other organizations, and planning and executing projects and fundraising initiatives.

Humanities Teacher

• Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

-Developed and organized an English curriculum. -Established standards of student performance which can be quantitatively and qualitatively evaluated. -Developed and implemented lesson plans and instructional materials. -Promoted students' critical and creative thinking and analysis. -Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. -Developed and organized an English curriculum. -Established standards of student performance which can be quantitatively and qualitatively evaluated. -Developed and implemented lesson plans and instructional materials. -Promoted students' critical and creative thinking and analysis. -Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Practicum Office- Supervisor and Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

-supervised and assisted students in their pre-practicum placements -monitored student progress -documented student work -assisted in lesson planning -conducted observations -ran discussion groups, and prepared and submitted evaluations of teacher candidates. -supervised and assisted students in their pre-practicum placements -monitored student progress -documented student work -assisted in lesson planning -conducted observations -ran discussion groups, and prepared and submitted evaluations of teacher candidates.

Educator- History and English Teacher

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2015

-Designed and implemented curricula for six courses: AP Language and Composition, AP European History, American Literature, Genres of Literature, Great Literature of the World and Eighth Grade English -97% of students scored a 3 or better on all AP exams given for the past 6 years -Coordinated between the Academic Instruction Committee and my department as Department Head. -Attended AP teachers’ conferences and passed the National AP Board audit for two courses. -Served on an… Show more -Designed and implemented curricula for six courses: AP Language and Composition, AP European History, American Literature, Genres of Literature, Great Literature of the World and Eighth Grade English -97% of students scored a 3 or better on all AP exams given for the past 6 years -Coordinated between the Academic Instruction Committee and my department as Department Head. -Attended AP teachers’ conferences and passed the National AP Board audit for two courses. -Served on an online teacher committee to assist in the redesign the AP Euro 2015-16 curriculum -Served as student government advisor organizing school wide programs and events for 2 years -Regularly communicated with parents regarding students’ strengths and areas for growth in role of faculty advisor -Served as high school homeroom teacher coordinating fundraisers and service -Gave character and leadership discussions to up to 40 students -Implemented Take Back Your Imagination Week, a school-wide initiative for students to “unplug” Show less -Designed and implemented curricula for six courses: AP Language and Composition, AP European History, American Literature, Genres of Literature, Great Literature of the World and Eighth Grade English -97% of students scored a 3 or better on all AP exams given for the past 6 years -Coordinated between the Academic Instruction Committee and my department as Department Head. -Attended AP teachers’ conferences and passed the National AP Board audit for two courses. -Served on an… Show more -Designed and implemented curricula for six courses: AP Language and Composition, AP European History, American Literature, Genres of Literature, Great Literature of the World and Eighth Grade English -97% of students scored a 3 or better on all AP exams given for the past 6 years -Coordinated between the Academic Instruction Committee and my department as Department Head. -Attended AP teachers’ conferences and passed the National AP Board audit for two courses. -Served on an online teacher committee to assist in the redesign the AP Euro 2015-16 curriculum -Served as student government advisor organizing school wide programs and events for 2 years -Regularly communicated with parents regarding students’ strengths and areas for growth in role of faculty advisor -Served as high school homeroom teacher coordinating fundraisers and service -Gave character and leadership discussions to up to 40 students -Implemented Take Back Your Imagination Week, a school-wide initiative for students to “unplug” Show less

Educator- Middle School Language Arts Teacher

• Aug 2004 - Aug 2006

• Developed and implemented curricula for 6th and 7th grade students focusing on grammar, writing, and fluency • Collaborated with team members to create effective units of material designed for student mastery • Prepared students and administered State Writing Assessment Test where students performed at the county high level, surpassing state average • Served as member of PRIDE program, creating the school’s discipline and reward system • As secretary of the Local School… Show more • Developed and implemented curricula for 6th and 7th grade students focusing on grammar, writing, and fluency • Collaborated with team members to create effective units of material designed for student mastery • Prepared students and administered State Writing Assessment Test where students performed at the county high level, surpassing state average • Served as member of PRIDE program, creating the school’s discipline and reward system • As secretary of the Local School Improvement Board, discussed ways to improve school and community while taking minutes • Attended statewide conference on developing standards-based units as a county representative. • Participated in the National Middle School Conference twice • Spear-headed committee as $2,000 grant recipient using funds to build an outdoor classroom for students Show less • Developed and implemented curricula for 6th and 7th grade students focusing on grammar, writing, and fluency • Collaborated with team members to create effective units of material designed for student mastery • Prepared students and administered State Writing Assessment Test where students performed at the county high level, surpassing state average • Served as member of PRIDE program, creating the school’s discipline and reward system • As secretary of the Local School… Show more • Developed and implemented curricula for 6th and 7th grade students focusing on grammar, writing, and fluency • Collaborated with team members to create effective units of material designed for student mastery • Prepared students and administered State Writing Assessment Test where students performed at the county high level, surpassing state average • Served as member of PRIDE program, creating the school’s discipline and reward system • As secretary of the Local School Improvement Board, discussed ways to improve school and community while taking minutes • Attended statewide conference on developing standards-based units as a county representative. • Participated in the National Middle School Conference twice • Spear-headed committee as $2,000 grant recipient using funds to build an outdoor classroom for students Show less