Experience

St. Johnsbury Academy
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Director Of Adult Education

  • Jul 2021 - Present


The Rowland Foundation

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education

• 2016 Rowland Fellow

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  2016 Recipient of Rowland Fellowship - working to bring stronger student voice and a greater global perspective to the Lyndon Institute Learning Environment 2016 Recipient of Rowland Fellowship - working to bring stronger student voice and a greater global perspective to the Lyndon Institute Learning Environment



Lyndon Institute

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

• Director of International Programs

  • Jul 2013 - Present

  *Develop comprehensive educational program for non-English speaking International Students *Assist with the development of standards based world language program that fosters a love of language, culture and learning in our students *Serve as instructional leader teaching best practices, developing departmental goals, encouraging teamwork and collaboration among department members *Administer language proficiency assessments to measure student growth *Analyze and interpret relevant data to inform student placement, future practice and teaching method *Assist students, parents and counselors in selecting correct levels for student placement Show less


Vermont Agency of Education
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Educational Consultant

  • Aug 2008 - Present


University of Hartford

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• RTEP Teacher Trainer

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2018

  Design and deliver professional development workshops on second language acquisition to Rwandan teachers; working with the Rwandan Ministry of Education provide guidance and facilitate improvement of the English language learning program Design and deliver professional development workshops on second language acquisition to Rwandan teachers; working with the Rwandan Ministry of Education provide guidance and facilitate improvement of the English language learning program



Waterford Elementary School

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

• ELL Coordinator

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

  *Designed and delivered training modules on methods and pedagogy for teaching content to non-proficient English language learners. *Developed curriculum to supplement in class work in content areas *Administered WIDA ACCESS proficiency exams *Taught all levels of ELL to students in K-8 program *Designed and delivered training modules on methods and pedagogy for teaching content to non-proficient English language learners. *Developed curriculum to supplement in class work in content areas *Administered WIDA ACCESS proficiency exams *Taught all levels of ELL to students in K-8 program

• Assistant Department Chair, ESL

  • Jul 2006 - Jul 2012

  • Teach high school ESL from beginning to advanced levels • Coordinated a partnership with the local college, Lyndon State, to host a community multi-cultural festival for families, KIDZ WORLD • Coordinated public relations campaign to promote KIDZ WORLD • Facilitated the participation of my upper level students in the multicultural festival by creating a project based unit around building a display and teaching games and crafts from their home country • Facilitated project of taking all dorm students on ROPES course to promote friendship, community and stronger self esteem • Responsible for developing standards for each ESL level and creating project based curriculum that addresses the standards • Facilitated creation and implementation of vertical curriculum in all language courses taught at the Academy • Researched, coordinated and implemented upgrading of the language lab to a state of the art mobile MacBook Lab • Responsible for observation and evaluation of department teachers Show less



State of Vermont

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

  • Coordinate ESL services for a variety of North East Kingdom school districts – servicing students in primary, middle and high school programs. • Teach primary through middle school students all levels of ESL. • Conduct pre and post tests to determine proficiency levels. • Administer State of Vermont ACCESS for ELL Assessments • Represent the districts at regional and state ESL meetings. • Coordinate ESL services for a variety of North East Kingdom school districts – servicing students in primary, middle and high school programs. • Teach primary through middle school students all levels of ESL. • Conduct pre and post tests to determine proficiency levels. • Administer State of Vermont ACCESS for ELL Assessments • Represent the districts at regional and state ESL meetings.



Tamalpais Union High School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • Jun 2003 - Jun 2006

  • Managed the Tamalpais Union High School District English as a Second Language, High School Diploma and GED programs. • Provided professional leadership for office and teaching personnel. • Supervised and evaluated program personnel in accordance with established district policies and procedures through teacher observations and annual evaluations. • Implemented and monitored overall program budget including special grants for Carl Perkins, EL Civics, 231 and English as a Second Language (ESL)/Adult Education programs. • Determined need for and provided an appropriate staff development plan for ESL and High School Education programs. • Established and maintained cooperative relationships with outside groups including The Canal Alliance, The Marin Conservation Corps, The College of Marin, The Marin Education Fund, Marin Literacy Program, The Marin Employment Center and the California State Department of Education. • Planned, developed and implemented new programs and services including customer service training, work related ESL courses and partnership vocational classes. • Insured that program operation complied with local, state and federal regulations. • Conducted classroom visitations and implemented teacher evaluation program. Show less



Napa Valley Unified School District

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

• Career and Technical Education Program Supervisor

  • Jun 1999 - Jun 2003

  •Planned, developed and implemented new programs including an Electrical Apprentice Program collaborating with the Solano/Napa County Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, the National Electrical Contractors Association and The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; the Fast Track to Work Program with the Napa Valley College and The Napa Training and Employment Center; the Psyche Tech training program with Queen of the Valley Hospital, Napa State Hospital and the Napa Valley College and the Knowledge Administrator Training Program with the local technology in business coalition, the Napa Valley Economic Development Corporation, and the Napa Valley College. •Determined the need for and provided appropriate staff development including school wide diversity training, school wide technology training and school wide cross training. •Oversaw and managed Carl Perkins, Cal-Works, One-stop, Tech Prep grants responsible for submitting requisite state and federal reports. •Implemented and monitored the Career & Technical Education Program budget of over $200,000– including state and federal grants, fee based classes, Montoya funds and average daily attendance collected. •Developed and implemented the Workplace Training Institute – a program that provided businesses with on-site training in English as a Second Language, Spanish, business and computer applications. •Initiated partnerships with the Training & Employment Center, Napa Valley College, Napa State Hospital, Napa Valley Economic Development Corporation, Napa Valley College, New Horizons, Pacific Union College, and the Hewlett Foundation that would develop and implement training programs throughout the valley. Show less



Buck Institute for Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professional Development Trainer for Project Based Learning and Curriculum Development

  • Jun 1999 - Jun 2001

  • Trained teachers throughout the United States on methods of problem and project based education. • Presented problem and project based education workshops at conferences throughout the United States. • Trained teachers throughout the United States on methods of problem and project based education. • Presented problem and project based education workshops at conferences throughout the United States.



New Technology High School

• United States

• Co-Founder, Acting Director, Curriculum Development

  • Jun 1996 - Jun 1999

  • Member of original staff who created an on-line integrated Problem and Project Based American Studies curriculum – integrating American Literature, U.S. History and technology. • Collaborated with West Ed to create an on-line graduation portfolio and alternative assessment program using research in educational reform. • Conducted parent information nights and open house. • Conducted parent and pupil orientations. • Designed and presented staff development on educational reform, educating for the 21st century, curriculum, authentic assessment, constructivist teaching methodologies, and the use of technology in the classroom. • Developed model curriculum, presented at national and district conferences; trained others on project and problem based education. • Served as department chairperson, conducting monthly meetings, developing a master schedule, previewing materials, presenting texts to the District Curriculum Committee, ordering books and supplies, maintaining the department budget. • Served as interim administrator responsible for the daily and emergency administration duties in the absence of the site administrator supervising seventeen staff members. • Provided counseling and took action on pupil discipline and behavior problems. • Demonstrated sound teaching practices for a variety of media programs and television stations including MSNBC, CNN and local station KTVU. • Presented briefing relative to school programs and policies to dignitaries including Tipper Gore, Senator Mike Thompson, congressional and state representatives and various news organizations. • Created on-line student handbook and an on-line grade book to allow students and parents the ability to constantly monitor grades and progress. • Served as site grant coordinator – coordinating grant money for supplemental educational programs. Show less