English Teacher

• Sep 2015 - Present

Creative Writing Instructor

• Sep 2017 - Present

Creative Writing Instructor

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2020

Worked with students all over the world on their fiction, poetry and multimedia projects.

Child Case Manager

• Nov 2014 - Present

Work with children and families in support of treatment plans to achieve mental health goals including social and resource-based objectives. Work with children and families in support of treatment plans to achieve mental health goals including social and resource-based objectives.

Academic Support

• Jul 2013 - Present

Work one-to-one with secondary students on writing instruction, research and SAT preparation. Work one-to-one with secondary students on writing instruction, research and SAT preparation.

Co-Founder, Member

• 1980 - Present

The Association of Horizon is an Illinois non-profit that provides social and support services to differently-able people of all kinds. Horizon works with social and civic leaders to enhance accessibility and relevant programs across the state. Horizon sponsors an inclusive no cost one-week summer camp each year. I have served as both Fund-Raising Coordinator and as a Board Member. The Association of Horizon is an Illinois non-profit that provides social and support services to differently-able people of all kinds. Horizon works with social and civic leaders to enhance accessibility and relevant programs across the state. Horizon sponsors an inclusive no cost one-week summer camp each year. I have served as both Fund-Raising Coordinator and as a Board Member.

Civics & English Teacher

• Sep 2013 - Oct 2014

Teach Civics and English in the college prep curriculum; Staff the Media and Learning Centers to support students research and writing. Teach Civics and English in the college prep curriculum; Staff the Media and Learning Centers to support students research and writing.

English and Instructional Support Teacher

• 2003 - Jun 2013

Assisted students with identified learning challenges (ie. ADD, ADHD, dyselxia, processing and memory deficits etc.) to succeed academically; supported ELL students from around the world; taught all levels of English. Assisted students with identified learning challenges (ie. ADD, ADHD, dyselxia, processing and memory deficits etc.) to succeed academically; supported ELL students from around the world; taught all levels of English.

Adjunct Faculty

• Jun 2007 - Jul 2010

Faculty Grader for two graduate level online courses through the Department of Education--"Reading in the Content Areas - Grades 6-12" and "Succeeding With Difficult Students". Faculty Grader for two graduate level online courses through the Department of Education--"Reading in the Content Areas - Grades 6-12" and "Succeeding With Difficult Students".

Senior Seminar Instructor

• Jan 2001 - Dec 2001

Taught “Creating a Successful Life”, a sixteen week seminar designed for graduating students preparing for post-graduate life and work (required writing intensive course). Subjects of focus included résumé writing, mock interviewing, conflict resolution, negotiation, managing change and completing a vision project. Taught “Creating a Successful Life”, a sixteen week seminar designed for graduating students preparing for post-graduate life and work (required writing intensive course). Subjects of focus included résumé writing, mock interviewing, conflict resolution, negotiation, managing change and completing a vision project.

Contract Manager/Quality Control Auditor

• Dec 1999 - Jun 2000

Assisted with building management at three Federal buildings in Boston; administered contracts and proposals made to the Government Services Administration (GSA)--a wonderful sabbatical year job! Assisted with building management at three Federal buildings in Boston; administered contracts and proposals made to the Government Services Administration (GSA)--a wonderful sabbatical year job!

Rural Animation Agent

• Mar 1978 - Jun 1980

Assisted the Communaute Rurale of N'Doyenne in identifying needs and gathering the resources to meet them. Projects included: new well construction, well improvement, reforestation, obtaining millet and peanut hullers and grinders for Women's Cooperatives, manual pump installation. Assisted the Communaute Rurale of N'Doyenne in identifying needs and gathering the resources to meet them. Projects included: new well construction, well improvement, reforestation, obtaining millet and peanut hullers and grinders for Women's Cooperatives, manual pump installation.