Experience

Friends Community School

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

• K-8 Humanities Curriculum Coordinator

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Review annually the scope and sequence of key skills, content, and activities in their department.Visit classrooms, provide teachers with suggestions and feedback regarding materials and activities, and model effective techniques where appropriate.Clerk, in the manner of Friends, department meetings; supporting strengths in the existing program and guiding discussions regarding opportunities for improvement.Provide curriculum resources to colleagues.Consult with Division Heads to ensure consistency and alignment between and among the Lower School and Middle School.Consult with the Lower School Learning Specialist and the Middle School Learning Specialist to assure that each student can succeed in the program.Review K-Grade 8 content entries in Rubicon Atlas.Lead a thorough review of major materials on a regular basis.Lead the department in the development of a multi-year work plan and assess the results annually. Show less

• 5th/6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Develop and design an ancient civilizations course where students study early civilizations from historical, geographical, economic, political, and cultural perspectives.Developed and designed a global geography course where students study the regions throughout the world from historical, geographical, economic, political, and cultural perspectives.Encourage student individuality through culturally relevant curriculum that embraces diversityMaintain high expectations for positive classroom behavior to maximize student learning by incorporating a team based points system with periodic incentives Create weekly lesson plans and tutoring materials using backwards design model and adhered to the National Social Studies StandardsCollaborate with faculty across grade levels to develop curriculum and materials Show less



Paul Public Charter School

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

• Summer Enrichment Computer Science Teacher

  • Jul 2022 - Jul 2022

  Prepared and documented appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula, to teach instructional objectives.Created an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.Taught learning methodologies including problem-solving, organization, critical thinking, self-reliance, and advocacySupported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroomEnsuring that students properly understand the basic and advanced functions of Scratch.org program.Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provided feedback, and made suggestions for improvement. Show less

• Amazon Project STEM Coordinator

  • Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  Prepare and document appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula, for teachers to teach instructional objectives.Assist teaching in evaluating and grading students' classwork, projects, and coding activities.Provided a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize the available time for instruction.Participate cooperatively with the assistant principal to develop the system by which she will evaluate teachers in delivering school and program guidelines for implementing the computer science curriculum.Provided leadership and technology strategy aligned with the school's goals and technical expertise in the design, development, support, and management of the school's implementation of the computer science program. Show less

• 7th Grade Ancient Civilization Teacher

  • Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  Develop and design an ancient civilizations course where students study early civilizations from historical, geographical, economic, political, and cultural perspectives.Encourage student individuality through culturally relevant curriculum that embraces diversityMaintain high expectations for positive classroom behavior to maximize student learning by incorporating a team based points system with periodic incentives Create weekly lesson plans and tutoring materials using backwards design model and adhered to the Common Core and District of Columbia StandardsCommunicate with grade level learning specialists to make modifications to meet needs of EL and IEP studentsCollaborate with faculty across grade levels to develop curriculum and materials Show less

• 6th Grade Computer Science Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

  Prepared and documented appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula, to teach instructional objectives.Created an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.Taught learning methodologies including problem-solving, organization, critical thinking, self-reliance, and advocacySupported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroomEnsuring that students properly understand the basic and advanced functions of Scratch.org program.Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provided feedback, and made suggestions for improvement. Show less



Alexandria City Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• 4th & 5th Grade Inclusion Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

  • Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics and science to students in integrated learning environment according to the Virginia Curriculum Frameworks. • Develop well-structured lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. • Collaborate with colleagues to accelerate learning for students with a variety of needs. • Serve as faculty participant in district wide instructional rounds. • Serve as faculty member on PBIS committee. • Enforce the district’s student discipline code and behavior management. • Establish a great with rapport with all families. • Teach guided reading lessons to model questioning, clarification, and problem solving techniques. • Integrate multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning. • Assist with the formulation of Individual Education Programs, and generate quarterly report cards. Show less



Academy of the Pacific Rim

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

• 6th Grade Global Geography Teacher

  • Aug 2015 - Apr 2018

  Developed and designed a global geography course where students study the regions throughout the world from historical, geographical, economic, political, and cultural perspectives. Facilitator of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion book club for faculty Assist and facilitate middle school after school programming Oversee sixth grade before school breakfast programming Developed, designed and led a academic and emotional support group for 12 sixth grade boys Encourage student individuality through culturally relevant curriculum that embraces diversity Maintain high expectations for positive classroom behavior to maximize student learning by incorporating a team based points system with periodic incentives Create weekly lesson plans and tutoring materials using backwards design model and adhered to the Common Core and Massachusetts State Standards Communicate with grade level learning specialists to make modifications to meet needs of EL and IEP students Collaborate with faculty across grade levels to develop curriculum and materials Participant in the Racial Equity Collaborative, a faculty driven professional development group Maintain communication with parents and guardians on biweekly basis Show less



Calvary Baptist Church of Milwaukee

• United States

• Summer Enrichment Camp Director

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2017

  • Recruit, interview, and participate in the hiring of camp counselors. • Maintain open communication with the Executive Camp Staff. • Effectively supervise, coach and mentor the camp counselors. • Evaluate camp counselors and jointly develop improvement plans when necessary. • Assists with the evaluation of the camp. • Complete and turn in weekly reports and activity plans for assigned program site including, but not limited to weekly log sheets, discipline reports, accident reports and supply request. • Supervise day-to-day operation of camp. • Serve as main staff contact for parents at camp. • Organize weekly staff meetings. Show less



St. Peter Academy

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

• Fourth Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Taught, language arts, social studies, mathematics and science to students in integrated learning environment according to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the Common Core Standards. • Developed well-structured lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. • Collaborated with colleagues to accelerate learning for students with a variety of needs through curriculum planning, team teaching, and peer observation and reflection. • Maintained excellent classroom management skills and an ability to keep students on task. • Used behavior modification techniques as a motivator for improving conduct and encouraging participation. • Integrated multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning. • Evaluated student progress and support recommendations for further student development. Show less



Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

• Fourth Grade Teacher

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics and science to students in integrated learning environment according to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the Common Core Standards. • Developed well-structured lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. • Collaborated with colleagues to accelerate learning for students with a variety of needs. • Serve as faculty participant in district wide instructional rounds. • Served as faculty member on School Site Council. • Enforced the district’s student discipline code and behavior management. • Established a great with rapport with all families. • Taught guided reading lessons to model questioning, clarification, and problem solving techniques. • Integrated multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning. • Assisted with the formulation of Individual Education Programs, and generate quarterly report cards. Show less



John D. Philbrick Elementary School

• Fourth Grade Teacher

  • Dec 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics and science to students in integrated learning environment according to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the Common Core Standards. • Developed well-structured lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. • Collaborated with colleagues to accelerate learning for students with a variety of needs. • Serve as faculty participant in district wide instructional rounds. • Served as faculty member on School Site Council. • Enforced the district’s student discipline code and behavior management. • Established a great with rapport with all families. • Taught guided reading lessons to model questioning, clarification, and problem solving techniques. • Integrated multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning. • Assisted with the formulation of Individual Education Programs, and generate quarterly report cards. Show less



Maurice J Tobin K-8 School

• 5th Grade Sheltered English Immersion Intern

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Assisted in setting up the new curriculum; selected materials, designed learning area and advised on ways to implement a culturally responsive classroom. • Developed and implement curricula, lesson plans, special projects and exercises to increase reading comprehension, fluency and thinking skills. • Built a rapport with the students and families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds within the school community. • Encouraged students to communicate with each other using the structures and vocabulary they have learned, and to improve the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. • Used a wide range of course books, other materials and a variety of audio-visual aids, with a lot of emphasis on dialogue and role-playing, but more formal exercises, language games and literature was also be used. Show less



Boston Collegiate Charter School

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

• Sixth Grade History Intern/Advisor

  • 2008 - 2009

  • Academic advisor to twenty-three sixth graders • Facilitated small group reading sessions • Provided small group testing for major assessments • Coached and mentored IEP students academically • Co-taught history classes and assisted with the planning and implementation of lessons • Developed and implemented history curriculum resources for students • Academic advisor to twenty-three sixth graders • Facilitated small group reading sessions • Provided small group testing for major assessments • Coached and mentored IEP students academically • Co-taught history classes and assisted with the planning and implementation of lessons • Developed and implemented history curriculum resources for students