Experience

Suffield High School

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  English teacher for mostly juniors. One sophomore class. Worked with students to develop proficiency, confidence and fluency in reading, writing, and speaking skills. English teacher for mostly juniors. One sophomore class. Worked with students to develop proficiency, confidence and fluency in reading, writing, and speaking skills.



East Lyme High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School English Teacher (LTS)

  • Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

  Taught both AP Language and Composition and Junior English. Concentrated on writing culturally diverse lessons, rigor and establishing student relationships. Used Zoom and other technology. Novels included, Anthem, Things Fall Apart, Macbeth and Night. (LTS & Limited Contract) Taught both AP Language and Composition and Junior English. Concentrated on writing culturally diverse lessons, rigor and establishing student relationships. Used Zoom and other technology. Novels included, Anthem, Things Fall Apart, Macbeth and Night. (LTS & Limited Contract)



Wallingford High Schools Credit Diploma Program

• High School English Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2020

  Developed curriculum and taught diverse group of high school learners. Classes included; American Literature 1&11, Journalism, Public Speaking. Developed curriculum and taught diverse group of high school learners. Classes included; American Literature 1&11, Journalism, Public Speaking.



Mark T. Sheehan High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School English Teacher/LTS

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

  Taught and wrote all lessons for 12th Grade Honors Mythology class. Concentration on student-centered teaching, discourse and analytical essays. Taught four sections of 9th Grade English, two classes co-taught with a Special Education Teacher. Texts included; Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Chocolate War, Night and Various Short stories. (LTS) Taught and wrote all lessons for 12th Grade Honors Mythology class. Concentration on student-centered teaching, discourse and analytical essays. Taught four sections of 9th Grade English, two classes co-taught with a Special Education Teacher. Texts included; Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Chocolate War, Night and Various Short stories. (LTS)



Irving Robbins Middle School

• 7th Grade ELA Teacher(LTS)

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  Wrote and implemented lessons aligned with Farmington’s emphasis on student-led activities, critical thinking, standards based grading and 21st century learning skills. Non-leveled classes. Co-taught a section with a Special Education Teacher. (LTS) century learning skills. Non-leveled classes. Co-taught a section with a Special Education Teacher. March-June 2016 (LTS) Wrote and implemented lessons aligned with Farmington’s emphasis on student-led activities, critical thinking, standards based grading and 21st century learning skills. Non-leveled classes. Co-taught a section with a Special Education Teacher. (LTS) century learning skills. Non-leveled classes. Co-taught a section with a Special Education Teacher. March-June 2016 (LTS)



Lyman Memorial High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School English Teacher(LTS)

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  Lyman Memorial High School, Lebanon CT/ 9th & 10th Grade English Teacher Responsible for developing creative/ rigorous lessons and preparing students for new Verbal SAT. Lessons were modified accordingly to reflect the diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of students. (LTS) Lyman Memorial High School, Lebanon CT/ 9th & 10th Grade English Teacher Responsible for developing creative/ rigorous lessons and preparing students for new Verbal SAT. Lessons were modified accordingly to reflect the diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of students. (LTS)



Sage Park Middle School

• 7th/8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

  Sage Park Middle School, Windsor, CT 7th & 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher at CT Middle School of the Year. Worked to further strengthen student achievement in areas aligned with Common Core and Six + 1 Writing traits. Followed Reader and Writer’s Workshop, Member of Data Team. Non-Leveled classes, with a mix of abilities and needs. January 2014-April 2015 Sage Park Middle School, Windsor, CT 7th & 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher at CT Middle School of the Year. Worked to further strengthen student achievement in areas aligned with Common Core and Six + 1 Writing traits. Followed Reader and Writer’s Workshop, Member of Data Team. Non-Leveled classes, with a mix of abilities and needs. January 2014-April 2015



Henry James Middle School

• United States
• Higher Education

• Literacy Specialist/Tutor

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

  Facilitated the SRBI Literacy Intervention Program at Henry James Memorial School. Identified and instructed a rotating caseload of approximately fifty 7th & 8th students. Worked extensively with Tier 2 / 3 students in individual and small groups. Wrote and developed individual lessons and assessments, modeled strategies, and fostered comprehension. Faculty Co-Advisor of Student Newspaper. Created and Advised Student Video News Magazine. Facilitated the SRBI Literacy Intervention Program at Henry James Memorial School. Identified and instructed a rotating caseload of approximately fifty 7th & 8th students. Worked extensively with Tier 2 / 3 students in individual and small groups. Wrote and developed individual lessons and assessments, modeled strategies, and fostered comprehension. Faculty Co-Advisor of Student Newspaper. Created and Advised Student Video News Magazine.



Tunxis Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College Adjunct English Instructor

  • Aug 2005 - Dec 2009

  Taught literature and writing to college undergraduates. Academic Strategies Department. Wrote all curriculum and assessments. Courses included; Introduction to College Reading and Writing, Introduction to Composition, and Academic Reading. Taught literature and writing to college undergraduates. Academic Strategies Department. Wrote all curriculum and assessments. Courses included; Introduction to College Reading and Writing, Introduction to Composition, and Academic Reading.



University of Hartford

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Journalism Adjunct College Instructor

  • Jun 2006 - May 2009

  Courses taught to undergraduates included; Public Speaking, and Fundamentals of Journalism and Broadcasting. In addition, taught a special section of Public Speaking to adults in various careers. Courses taught to undergraduates included; Public Speaking, and Fundamentals of Journalism and Broadcasting. In addition, taught a special section of Public Speaking to adults in various careers.



WBZ | CBS Boston

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Television News Reporter

  • Jun 2000 - Aug 2006

  On-air reporter for WBZ-TV Boston. Covered numerous stories around New England. Wrote and voiced my own scripts, and conducted interviews. Performed almost daily live shots and studio interviews. On-air reporter for WBZ-TV Boston. Covered numerous stories around New England. Wrote and voiced my own scripts, and conducted interviews. Performed almost daily live shots and studio interviews.