English Teacher

• Aug 2022 - Present

English Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

• Instructed, supported, and assessed sophomores in all Academic English II courses using scaffolded and engaging lessons to ensure that all students could understand and demonstrate their knowledge of the curriculum in a variety of ways, such as through formative assessments, summative assessments, and authentic assessments. • Developed rapports with all students through conversations inside and outside the classroom to create trusting bonds of care and safety between myself and the students. • Met the learning and safety needs of students with disabilities (specifically dyslexia, ADHD, and autism), anxiety and depression (specifically Major Depressive Disorder and Adjustment Disorder), and epilepsy in order to ensure their academic and personal success both inside and outside the classroom. • Offered extra assistance to students through meetings outside of class and email conversations so as to provide all students with the opportunity to master the course material in the most individualized ways possible. • Consulted with my mentor, department chairperson, and other faculty and staff members regarding pressing questions and concerns in order to ultimately provide the most effective, equitable, and intriguing educational experiences for all students. • Implemented feedback from unannounced and announced observations so as to improve my pedagogical skills. • Communicated and collaborated with parents regarding their student’s success so as to contribute to forming a better educational experience for each student, especially in more challenging circumstances. • Participated in and attended school events and celebrations—such as spirit day, the Halloween Parade, the Thanksgiving Feast, Hope-A-Thon, and more—to further bond with my students and convey my interest in and celebrate traditions with the school community outside the classroom. • Moderated the VJM Journal, a club which creates the school newspaper, in order to teach students about journalistic writing. Show less

Reading Specialist Literacy Intern

• Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

• Administered numerous literacy assessments to collect data pertaining to two students' literacy abilities. • Analyzed data from the initial, baseline, and progress monitoring assessments to create and provide differentiated instruction for two students of different reading levels so both students could receive individualized and necessary instruction to improve their literacy skills. • Utilized data from the initial, baseline, and progress monitoring assessments, as well as from informal observations during lessons, to create and implement weekly themes and materials for instruction that students found to be interesting so both students could be as engaged as possible. • Developed rapports with both students to create trusting bonds of care and safety between myself and the students. • Communicated with professors and other interns to discuss questions, ideas, and concerns relating to the program so the students could receive the most effective instruction possible. • Communicated with the parents of the students through emails and phone calls so parents could be aware of their students' progress, literacy strengths, and literacy goals. • Adjusted Instruction to be fully virtual on Zoom to align with the virtual setting mandated by the program. Show less

Teacher Assistant

• Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

• Set up technology (webcams, microphones, etc.) so the teacher and the students could see and hear each other to effectively conduct and participate in class respectively. • Supported the teacher through virtually sending hand-written assessments to grade when technology issues occurred, coming in before and staying after school while the teacher virtually gave makeup assessments to students, and telling the teacher of any notable observations in class that are difficult to gain through a webcam so the teacher could be as present in the classroom and for the students as possible. • Taught lessons to students when the teacher was absent so students could stay on-track with their course studies. • Participated in and attended school events and celebrations—such as spirit day and Hope-A-Thon—to convey my interest in and celebrate traditions with the school community outside the classroom. • Acted as a faculty moderator for The Page Turners’ Society so the students can hold in-person meetings safely. Show less

Student Teacher

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

• Instructed and assessed freshman in Literature and Writing A and sophomores in American Literature A using informational and engaging lessons to ensure that all of the students understood and could demonstrate their knowledge of the curriculum respectively. • Offered extra assistance to students so as to provide all students with the knowledge and care that they require. • Developed rapports with all students to create trusting bonds of care and safety between myself and the students. • Adjusted instruction due to COVID-19 to ensure that all of the students had necessary virtual resources to enhance their understanding of the curriculum. Show less

Work Study Student

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2019

• Enabled a successful working environment for Education professors by assisting with research projects, copying and filing away students’ files, organizing cabinets and storage closets, filling copiers with paper, picking up mail, and doing miscellaneous duties as necessary. • Enabled a successful working environment for Education professors by assisting with research projects, copying and filing away students’ files, organizing cabinets and storage closets, filling copiers with paper, picking up mail, and doing miscellaneous duties as necessary.

Senior Counselor and Head of Aftercare

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

• Lead a group of nineteen rising fifth grade girls throughout the day during various camp activities so as to enforce respectful behavior, maintain an active and positive environment, and to entertain the campers. • Assigned miscellaneous tasks to five younger staff members all day in order to meet the needs of all campers. • Lead a group of twenty to forty children, boys and girls ranging from six to twelve years old, after camp in activities and ensure that campers are properly picked up to guarantee the amusement and safety of these campers. • Reprimanded all campers for maladaptive behaviors in order to facilitate personal growth within the campers. Show less

Host

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

• Successfully performed the duties of a host, which include but are not limited to: greeting guests, coordinating the seating chart, seating guests, and busing tables. • Controlled the flow and speed of the customers’ dining experience to maintain a steady work amount for fellow employees. • Collaborated with other employees in their work to enforce a satisfactory work experience and to improve the overall experience for the guests. • Successfully performed the duties of a host, which include but are not limited to: greeting guests, coordinating the seating chart, seating guests, and busing tables. • Controlled the flow and speed of the customers’ dining experience to maintain a steady work amount for fellow employees. • Collaborated with other employees in their work to enforce a satisfactory work experience and to improve the overall experience for the guests.

Customer Service Associate

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

• Supported store efficiency through working as cashier and maintaining Cosmetics Department and Floor. • Communicated with customers in person and on the phone, and counted the till throughout the shift in order to allow the store to run more efficiently. • Maintained knowledge of the cosmetics department in order to answer customer questions thoroughly. • Performed outdates, stocked shelves, and served customers so that products in the store would be correctly labeled, updated, and safe for purchase. Show less