Experience

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  Coral Academy of Science-Reno

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

  • 6th Grade Department Co-Chair

    • Aug 2022 - Present

    Oversee daily logistics of entire 6th Grade (parent communication, weekly tracking of student grades, scheduling/coordinating Department Meetings)Help with onboarding process of new hiresConsistently collaborate with other Co-Chair for all duties involved

  • Science Teacher

    • Sep 2019 - Present

    Teaching duties: 6th Grade Earth ScienceAccomplishments: major NGSS-aligned revision of curriculum, manage school-wide recycling program, and earned "Highly Effective" rating on every yearly evaluation since hire date.

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  Career College of Northern Nevada

  • Reno, Nevada

  • General Education Instructor

    • Feb 2018 - Jul 2019
    • Reno, Nevada

    Teaching duties: U.S. & Nevada Constitutions, Composition I, Technical Writing, Principles of Business Communication, Customer Relations, & Student Success SkillsAccomplishments: strategic/detailed revision of General Education curriculum aligned with ACCSC standards (a task usually reserved for the Department Chair), voted "Best New Staff Member" in 2018 by peers, and connected students with local agencies to serve their life needs

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  Costco Wholesale

  • Reno, Nevada

  • Merchandise Stocker

    • Aug 2016 - May 2017
    • Reno, Nevada

    Efficiently and effectively stock merchandise in multiple areas to promote company goalsGenerate solutions to unexpected merchandising challenges to meet daily deadlines

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  Risen Savior Lutheran Church and School

  • Milwaukee, Wiscosin

  • 7th Grade Teacher

    • Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
    • Milwaukee, Wiscosin

    Teaching duties: 7th Grade (math, social studies, science, religion, gym, art, and service learning)Accomplishments1) Created & implemented academically rigorous, differentiated curriculum for at-risk urban students *Exceeded school goal of 1.5 years of student growth on MAPS Math test in ‘15-‘16 school year2) Supervised and mentored pre-service education students performing clinical assignments3) Managed staff team that developed and integrated annual school theme

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  Yellow Wood Academy

  • Mercer Island, Washington

  • Teacher

    • Oct 2010 - Jun 2014
    • Mercer Island, Washington

    Teaching duties: various middle school and high school subjects (middle school math, science, social studies, ELA, and mythology; high school ELA, psychology, history, and science)Accomplishments:1) Designed and led individualized classes for at-risk students with wide range of severe learning disabilities 2) Collaborated with staff, parents, and students to support IEP & 504 goal achievement 3) Directed and delegated all aspects of student social events for 2013-2014 school year

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  Washoe County School District

  • Reno, Nevada

  • Special Education Paraprofessional

    • Aug 2008 - Jun 2010
    • Reno, Nevada

    -Supported wide range of at-risk special education students in general education settings in their pursuit of personal and IEP-driven academic, behavioral, and character goals-Initiated and implemented effective behavior modification plans to maximize student time-on-task-Communication liaison between Special Education Dept. and General Education teachers

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  HOPE Christian Schools

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  • Teacher

    • Aug 2007 - Jun 2008
    • Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Teaching duties: 5th/6th Grade science and social studies; 8th Grade ELA, religion, and social studiesAchievements:1) Created & implemented academically rigorous, differentiated curriculum for at-risk urban students2) Founded and advised Student Ambassador Club in its promotion of the school to the community3) Supervised supplementary tutoring after normal school hours (Homework Club and Saturday School)