Teacher

• Jun 2021 - Present

Curriculum Consultant

• Feb 2022 - Present

Curriculum Writer & Consultant

• Jun 2021 - Present

As the leader writer, I demonstrate a strong commitment to equity-focused curriculum development. Here, I oversee the digitization of relevant information within historical/civic departments, optimizing internal databases to ensure easier access to key information. I also enhance learning procedures by designing instructional policies for working teachers, creating over dynamic audiovisual aids for classroom utilization whilst complying with established district parameters to meet set organizational goals. Show less

Curriculum Consultant & Writer

• May 2021 - Present

As a Curriculum Consultant, Writer and Specialist, I formulate educational modeling strategies by adopting English-Language-Arts literacy approaches 5th-grade students, lifting student engagement via active and pragmatic instructional practices. I also collaborated with a team of writers, ELL and Special Education specialists to improve standardized subject offerings to support effective student learning experiences. As a Curriculum Consultant, Writer and Specialist, I formulate educational modeling strategies by adopting English-Language-Arts literacy approaches 5th-grade students, lifting student engagement via active and pragmatic instructional practices. I also collaborated with a team of writers, ELL and Special Education specialists to improve standardized subject offerings to support effective student learning experiences.

Mentor Teacher

• Sep 2019 - Present

Teacher

• Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

Functioning as an Online Teacher, I bridged educational gaps by cultivating genuine student connections and enhancing learning experiences, navigating learning gaps and encouraging meaningful participation within remote settings. Here, I took initiative to devise smart curriculum designs, administering CJR courses for 8 high school students. I also leveraged digital platforms, such as Canva’s Learning Managing System, to cultivate welcoming, engaging learning environments. Functioning as an Online Teacher, I bridged educational gaps by cultivating genuine student connections and enhancing learning experiences, navigating learning gaps and encouraging meaningful participation within remote settings. Here, I took initiative to devise smart curriculum designs, administering CJR courses for 8 high school students. I also leveraged digital platforms, such as Canva’s Learning Managing System, to cultivate welcoming, engaging learning environments.

Curriculum Writer and Consultant - District 65 Social Studies

• Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

Worked on a team of educators and consultants to create lesson plans for District 65 teachers that focused on blending the diversity, equity, and inclusion scope and sequence created by Learning Dimensions with the district's current social studies scope and sequence. Lesson plan creation focused on accessibility by first-year teachers and seamless integration of important DEI topics into annual planning for teachers. Worked on a team of educators and consultants to create lesson plans for District 65 teachers that focused on blending the diversity, equity, and inclusion scope and sequence created by Learning Dimensions with the district's current social studies scope and sequence. Lesson plan creation focused on accessibility by first-year teachers and seamless integration of important DEI topics into annual planning for teachers.

High School History Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2021

In this role, I provided tailored mentorship & guidance to 80+ 11th and 12th grade students, promoting critical thinking skills by facilitating academic discussions. I championed student-focused teaching styles to provide holistic learning experiences for different types of students. I was also involved in five different faculty committees, encouraging students to sharpen and hone diverse skills in various real-life environments.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator

• Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

At UHigh, I forged robust and reliable professional relations with 100+ other teaching personnel and 500+ students, leading a highly-effective team to drive continual student growth & development. I was also responsible for leading monthly assessment reviews, adopting key findings to launch over 10+ events and initiatives to foster welcoming learning environments.

High School History Department Chair

• Jun 2019 - Apr 2021

As History Department Chair, I liaised closely with 7+ teachers to plan, develop, and update a revised curriculum format for History studies. Dedicating efforts to deliver optimized results, I served as a key representative in important conferences, evaluating teaching effectiveness using the Danielsen Framework, modified educational structures, and introduced alternative academic programs to spur institutional success and development.

Upper School History Teacher

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2016

Engage a diverse group of learners in grades 9-12 in a myriad of content areas including: feminist theory, the Civil Rights Movement, US & World History. Create lessons that advance student thinking and discussion and champion the growth of the individual and the learning group. Advise students, serve on Faculty Council and the Diversity Action Committee, and serve on the EE Ford Grant Partnership Committee with City Neighbors Public High School. Engage a diverse group of learners in grades 9-12 in a myriad of content areas including: feminist theory, the Civil Rights Movement, US & World History. Create lessons that advance student thinking and discussion and champion the growth of the individual and the learning group. Advise students, serve on Faculty Council and the Diversity Action Committee, and serve on the EE Ford Grant Partnership Committee with City Neighbors Public High School.

High School Teacher

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2014

Demonstrated commitment in a community of teachers seeking to continue the growth of a turnaround high school in its early development. Authored lessons that aligned with Common Core standards & thrust classes into deeper thought focusing on creative and analytical writing, critical thinking and discussion. Demonstrated commitment in a community of teachers seeking to continue the growth of a turnaround high school in its early development. Authored lessons that aligned with Common Core standards & thrust classes into deeper thought focusing on creative and analytical writing, critical thinking and discussion.

Youth Leadership Development Intern

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

Spent six weeks as an intern with Children's Defense Fund. Learned about the work of the organization and its commitment to children's advocacy. Gained skills in project management in preparation for the Children's Defense Funds annual conference. Spent six weeks as an intern with Children's Defense Fund. Learned about the work of the organization and its commitment to children's advocacy. Gained skills in project management in preparation for the Children's Defense Funds annual conference.

Resident Teacher

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2011