Experience

Capitol Hill Day School

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

• Upper Grades Head

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Lead the development and growth of an Upper Grades (5-8) program that aligns with our School's broader mission and vision. Oversee day-to-day operations in the Upper Grades. Support the ongoing professional growth of Upper Grades faculty members, both individually and collectively.Serve as the primary spokesperson, both internally and externally, for the Upper Grades program.As a member of the senior administrative team, collaborate with colleagues to advance schoolwide initiatives, ensure clear and timely communication between departments, and advise the Head of School as requested.Coordinate outplacement for our graduating 8th graders.

• Math Teacher and Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2018

  Taught math in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, including Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 courses.Created and implemented a self-paced learning model for Algebra 1 and Pre-Algebra courses.Designed and led math-related professional development for team of 15 educators in grades PreK through middle school. Observed, co-taught, and consulted with individual teachers and teaching partners weekly around math instruction. Coordinated math-related communication with parent community by creating and disseminating print and electronic materials as well as participating in informational forums.Ensured that the School's math scope-and-sequence remained relevant, coherent, substantive, and in line with the School's mission and vision.Led a two-year effort to update and revise the school's math program by realigning the scope-and-sequence, selecting a new textbook series, and chairing a advisory committee of nine staff.

• Upper Grades Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2015

  Set and implemented annual professional focus, coordinated logistics, and planned and facilitated monthly meetings for a team of 20 cross-disciplinary educators and specialists. Advised Head of School on pedagogical and operational matters and assisted with planning of schoolwide professional development as member of Educational Leadership Team.Led the school's three-year accreditation renewal process, including preparation of a 500-page comprehensive report on all aspects of the school. Reviewed applicant files and advised Admissions Director as member of Upper Grades Admissions Committee. MISCELLANEOUS EXPERIENCEAssist Performing Arts teachers in planning and providing piano accompaniment for major all-school events.Serve as resource and liaison to students and parents as 7th grade Homeroom teacher and Upper Grades Adviser.



Extra Credit Academic Support and Enrichment

• Founder/Owner

  • Sep 2005 - Aug 2007

  Personally provided individual tutoring to more than 35 students in grades 3-10. Areas of focus included mathematics, reading, writing, history, organization, and study skills.Designed individual and small-group summer workshops linked to school curriculum and prepared supporting resources, including original documents. Performed all administrative and public relations tasks, including writing copy for website and advertisements in community newsletters. Personally provided individual tutoring to more than 35 students in grades 3-10. Areas of focus included mathematics, reading, writing, history, organization, and study skills.Designed individual and small-group summer workshops linked to school curriculum and prepared supporting resources, including original documents. Performed all administrative and public relations tasks, including writing copy for website and advertisements in community newsletters.



Carderock Springs Elementary School

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Teacher, Grade 5

  • Sep 1998 - Jun 2005

  Taught grades 5, 6, and 7 math curriculum to students in grade-level and accelerated classes.Helped set, implement, and monitor school-wide goals as a member of the School Improvement Team (five years, including four as math committee chair).Planned and chaired monthly meetings to address instructional techniques and fostered communication between teachers and administrators, first as Grade 5 Team Leader (three years) then as Grade 4/5 Team Leader (two years).Supervised a preservice teacher during her 15-week student teaching experience.