Experience

City of Light Publishing

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Author

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  I wrote, proofread and reviewed all original content for the children’s book Explore Canalside and the Erie Canal for grammar, tone, voice and creative quality. I participated in all stages of manuscript preparation, book production and promotion. I wrote, proofread and reviewed all original content for the children’s book Explore Canalside and the Erie Canal for grammar, tone, voice and creative quality. I participated in all stages of manuscript preparation, book production and promotion.



Lokelani Intermediate School

• Maui County, Hawaii, United States

• Middle School Special Education Teacher

  • Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  I created and modified content for students with a wide range of intellectual disabilities in an inclusion setting. In addition, I worked as the Care Coordinator for serval students which entails organizing and leading meetings between parents, administrators and teachers. This role also consisted of updating and finalizing official government documents. I created and modified content for students with a wide range of intellectual disabilities in an inclusion setting. In addition, I worked as the Care Coordinator for serval students which entails organizing and leading meetings between parents, administrators and teachers. This role also consisted of updating and finalizing official government documents.



BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

• Special Education Teacher

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2021

  I currently teach high school social studies special education. Throughout my time here I have taught United States History, Global Studies grades 9 and 10, Participation in Government and Economics. Each year I teach a combination of self-contained and integrated co-teaching classes, which allows me to work with a wide range of students and to collaborate with both general education teachers and classroom aides. I enjoy my work and the flexibility it offers in presenting the material to such diverse learning abilities. Show less



Gareth Stevens Publishing

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Author

  • Oct 2014 - Jul 2021

  I write children's informational books that are aligned to current curriculum standards and objectives. I complete the necessary research and then simplify and organize the content in an format accessible for my reader. These books are part of a larger series so creativity is added while staying true to the common layout. I write children's informational books that are aligned to current curriculum standards and objectives. I complete the necessary research and then simplify and organize the content in an format accessible for my reader. These books are part of a larger series so creativity is added while staying true to the common layout.



Buffalo Academy of Scholars

• Delaware Ave, Buffalo NY

• Teacher

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  I teach multiple levels of social studies and customize lessons for each individual student. By combining the students intellectual ability with grade level material required by the state I create a format that is engaging for one on one teach time. • Plan and prepare for multiple tasks and events at once. • Co-teach with multiple teachers in order to offer immediate support • Use detailed record keeping tools to keep in real time contact with administrators and parents. • Use and teach the technology such as Khan Academy and Google Drive. • Organize and plan field trips to coordinate with in-school projects. • Profile and created growth plans for each student • Plan cross-curriculum units with each subject teacher for a more uniform method • Use social media to promote and expand the school. Show less



Huntington Learning Center

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher and Teacher Adviser

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2014

  As a Teacher I worked with students ranging from grades K-12 and was able to meet the needs of varying ability levels. Strong behavior management along with skill knowledge was needed in order to reach all students across the gamut. I often employed a mixture of persuasion and encouragement in order to influence students who had been brought in by their parents. Content knowledge, class preparation was also needed for classes that involved SAT and ACT prep. After teaching grades K-12 and SAT/ACT for two years I was promoted to Teacher Adviser where my role was to review student programs and give advice on how to better improve their experience at Huntington. I also reviewed teacher performance and lead teacher training sessions. I am experienced with detailed record keeping and taught record keeping skills and content delivery skills in the monthly teacher meetings that I planned and led. Show less



St. Mary's Of the Lake School

• Hamburg NY

• Teacher

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Planned, prepared for and taught 3 separate levels of English Language Arts and 2 separate Social Studies classes. I employed detailed organizational skills to manage multiple classes, students, after school clubs, and school functions. • Detailed record keeping was needed for school records and communication with parents and students. • Operated flexible schedules to allow for changing school needs • Founded and led a new after school club that involved teaching students to write creatively. Their finished work was compiled and published. • Event coordinator; planned, prepared for and executed community events for the school. These events involved community fundraisers, award ceremonies and local presentations. • Professional writing for newspapers in order to promote the school. • Coordinated with other schools and business to organize meetings and shadow days for students. • Co-taught with multiple teachers in order to offer immediate support • Meditated conflicts between students in an effective manner. Show less



Lackawanna City School District

• Substitute Teacher/ Long Term Substitute

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2013