English Teacher

• Sep 2021 - Present

High School/Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies Chair

• Sep 2015 - Sep 2021

Develop and deliver curriculum for all high school language arts and social studies classes. This includes Willamette Promise courses through Western Oregon and AP history courses. Work with other staff to support all students. Mentor newer teachers in curriculum and classroom management. Develop and deliver curriculum for all high school language arts and social studies classes. This includes Willamette Promise courses through Western Oregon and AP history courses. Work with other staff to support all students. Mentor newer teachers in curriculum and classroom management.

Teacher

• Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

• Develop and deliver project-based English curriculum to ninth and tenth graders. • Pilot 20% project for tenth grade focusing on self-directed learning, problem-solving, and research. • Prioritize academic necessities for academically diverse classrooms. • Advise 20+ students. • Evaluate and adapt curriculum as needed for widely diverse classrooms • Focus on writing, discussion, and higher-level connection • Develop and deliver project-based English curriculum to ninth and tenth graders. • Pilot 20% project for tenth grade focusing on self-directed learning, problem-solving, and research. • Prioritize academic necessities for academically diverse classrooms. • Advise 20+ students. • Evaluate and adapt curriculum as needed for widely diverse classrooms • Focus on writing, discussion, and higher-level connection

STEM Specialist

• Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

Developed and coordinated STEM program ideas for the council maximizing opportunity for girls to have quality exposure to the sciences. Support the Common Core goals to improve performance in all STEM work. Work with community partners to ensure quality of program and best use of resources. Coordinate and coach an all girl, Latina Lego Robotics team. Developed and coordinated STEM program ideas for the council maximizing opportunity for girls to have quality exposure to the sciences. Support the Common Core goals to improve performance in all STEM work. Work with community partners to ensure quality of program and best use of resources. Coordinate and coach an all girl, Latina Lego Robotics team.

Teacher, Talented and Gifted Coordinator, Secondary Trainer

• Nov 2006 - May 2013

• Middle and high school language arts – standard, honors, AP, and TAG curriculum • Lead Teacher for five years • High school US History • Oversaw 9-12 grade credit recovery • Focused on writing and higher-level thinking • Headed writing committee focusing on development of cross-curricular rubrics • Worked closely with students and their families to create specific learning events that cater to the needs of each student • Work equally well independently and as a team member • Created and delivered training to the secondary staff to maintain skills and nurture educational growth • National Honor Society committee • Lead group of students to Europe • Worked with an academic support group to find ways to help struggling students find success • Lead marketing events throughout the state Show less

Teacher

• Sep 2005 - Jun 2006

• Taught seventh through twelfth graders in an alternative setting • Taught English, U.S. Government, Personal Finance, and Careers • Tutored students studying for the GED • Advised 15 students, monitored their progress and communicated closely with student, parent/guardian, and other involved educators • Focused on teaching organization and follow through, all the while improving skills and knowledge of curriculum • Responsible for creating individual unit projects • Emphasis on relationships and one on one support • These programs focus on students who have difficulty with attendance and/or completing credits Show less

Teacher

• Sep 2004 - Jun 2005

• Taught ninth and tenth grade English • Advised yearbook staff • One class of ninth grade English focused on students who had previously failed the course. Sixty five percent of these students passed. • Focused on improving communication skills, exposing students to a wide variety of literature, increasing personal accountability, and building skills that helped them succeed in class as well as life • Coursework included thematic units and a balance of group and independent work • Focus on discussion and the writing process • We had a dramatic increase in tenth graders passing the state writing and reading exams • Advised 25 freshmen Show less