Professional Profile

I am dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of  literature and effective communication for secondary students. My experiences with behavior and group management as well as building community are assets in creating a productive classroom environment where learning is maximized. I utilize a wide range of educational methodologies and have acted as the Instructional Lead for the English Department (2014-2015) at Pittsburg High School. I also attended the 2016 CATE conference and explored the use of graphic novels, blogs, and personal narratives in instruction.

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Key Qualifications

• Experienced in curriculum design and implementation.

•  Able to build relationships with students in order to guide the curriculum design to match the desires, needs, and interests of the class.

• Highly adaptable to a wide range of situations.

• Deep interest in speaking to cultural differences, with a specific focus on more contemporary literary works to help illuminate students’ prior experience.

• Highly collaborative in curriculum design and goal setting.

• Acted as Instructional Lead (PHS) to increase usage of Structured Language Practices in instruction.

 

Education, Honors, and Certifications

Master’s in Teaching | 2012 | University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts in Literature | 2006 | University of Puget Sound

Eagle scout Award | 2002

Recognition of Excellence for Praxis II on Language and Literature | 2008

Certified Advanced Placement Literature and Composition Instructor | 2013

Completed Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum Training | 2013

 

Employment

Teacher of English, Concord High School, Concord, CA, August 2016 – June 2017

• At Concord High School, I taught Senior ERWC and Sophomore English. I worked to contribute to the school’s successful WASC accreditation. I worked with the English department to make steps towards creating a universal writing guide. I communicated with my push-in support teachers about modifications for students on their case load. I also worked to develop professionally by attending Constructing Meaning courses and attending the CATE conference. In addition to my instructional duties, I also acted as the coach for the school’s improv team.

 

Teacher of English, Pittsburg High School, Pittsburg, CA, August 2012 - March 2016

• At Pittsburg High School, I taught Senior Literature, Sophomore College Prep, and AP Literature and Composition. I was trained in standards-based grading, worked with the English department to unpack Common Core standards and create proficiency scales and rubrics; as well as creating and refining curricular materials to align with Common Core. I was also trained in the Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum and attended trainings on Project-Based Learning. In addition to my curricular work, I also acted as the school’s social chair for the 2014-2015 school-years. I organized group gatherings, potlucks, and the Winter Holiday party. Finally, I acted as the Instructional Lead for the English department. In this capacity I mentored my fellow teachers in support of the Structured Language Practice emphasis of the district Instructional Coaches. To prepare myself, I integrated a wide range of Structured Language Practices into my lesson plans, provided additional materials, and observed and provided feedback to my peers on their instructional strategies.

 

Teacher Intern, Ballard High School, Seattle WA, February 2011 – November 2011

• At Ballard High School, I worked with three mentor teachers, in this capacity I worked with students in Sophomore, Junior, and Senior curriculum. I collaborated with not only my mentor teachers, but also with other teachers within the cohorts at Ballard High School

 

Program Coordinator, Kids Co., Seattle, WA, November 2007 to November 2010

• Designed and implemented curriculum in an after-school program for elementary-aged students with emphasis on science, mathematics, and the arts, as well as cooperation and problem-solving while responding to the diversity of enrolled students. Instructed coworkers on behavior management techniques, classroom management skills, active listening in problem-solving situations, and curriculum implementation.

 

Complete Educational Work Experience

• Teacher of English Language Arts, August 2016 to June 2016 | Concord High School, Concord, CA

• Teacher of English Language Arts, AP English, August 2012 to March 2016 | Pittsburg High School, Pittsburg, CA

• Teacher Intern, February 2011 to November 2011 | Ballard High School, Seattle, WA

• Teacher Intern, November 2010 to January 2011 | Aki Kurose Middle School, Seattle, WA

• Program Coordinator, November 2007 to November 2010 | Kids Co.- Graham Hill, Seattle, WA

• Aquatic Counselor, May 2003 to August 2003, May 2004 to August 2004 | El Rancho Cima Boy Scout Camp, Wimberly, TX

 

Writing and Performance Experience

• Co-Founder & Contributing Author, September 2007 to 2012 | Ubiquitous They Sketch Comedy

• Performer, April 2007 to 2012 | Ubiquitous They Sketch Comedy

• Playwright and Adapter, 2010 | Ghostlight Theatricals: Battle of the Bards