Experience

Southington High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Leadership and Professional Development

  • Aug 2005 - Present

  New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) | 2005, 2010, 2020National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) | 2012, 2014Cooperating Teacher for Student Teachers | 2011, 2016, 2018Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) | 2020LMS Support for Canvas and Schoology | 2015-present• Served as member of a subcommittee for accreditation• Attended numerous seminars in education, innovation, and the SAT• Presented professional development to my department for improvement• Guided and mentored three student teachers• Monitored and advised new teachers• Lead instructor for new technology for the department• Created and disseminated instruction on new technology for implementation• Offered support and help with new technology implementation Show less

• Advising and Coaching

  • Aug 2005 - Present

  Advisor of the Mock Trial Club, Southington High School | 2018–2020 Advisor of the Multicultural Student, Southington High School | 2016–2018Dance Team Coach, Housatonic Valley Regional High | 2005–2006• Facilitated critical thinking and fostered appreciation for the art of debate• Supported student leaders to create club activities and goals• Work closely with administration, community officials, and Board of Education members to create multicultural awareness within the school and community• Created a previously non-existent team and collaboratively produced routines with team members• Prepared students for performances at games, school assemblies, and competition • Organized fundraisers Show less

• English Teacher

  • Aug 2005 - Jun 2022

  • Collaborate with colleagues • Work closely with team teacher to design and instruct• Facilitate conversations and products utilizing critical thinking• Coach students’ intellectual growth• Create respectful environments• Model appropriate academic communication and critical writing• Build upon pre-existing skills for improvement• Explore interdisciplinary focus and interpretations• Design and write college level curriculum• Foster creativity • Deliver seminars on literary research • Design and implement lessons based on skill assessment• Explore cultural and historical influences and experiences Show less