Resume
Experience
2022 - Present
Director of Education
Mighty Writers
Philadelphia, PA
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Manage, coach, support, and evaluate the programming team at all Philadelphia locations in collaboration with MW's director of impact;
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Provide thoughtful oversight and programmatic integrity across all MW program tracks by facilitating staff evaluations, conducting site observations, and monitoring student progress;
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In collaboration with the Executive Director, define and monitor progress toward annual program goals in alignment with MW's vision and mission;
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Ensure teaching collateral is regularly reviewed and compiled into a resource guide;
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Serve as a curriculum coach to the programming team, proving expertise and oversight and ensuring programmatic quality control.
2021 - 2022
Upper School English Teacher
The Agnes Irwin School
Bryn Mawr, PA
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Plans coursework to introduce students to diverse literature.
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Prepares comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
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Utilizes multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
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Plans dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
2020 - 2021
Elementary English Teacher
Mastery Charter Schools
Philadelphia, PA
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Plan and prepare daily lesson plans and materials on writing, literature, grammar, and vocabulary development for a cohort of 50+ students
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Implemented and modified instruction for both virtual and in- person students
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Adapted and modified instruction to suit learning styles of students, including physical, behavioral, mental, and ESL challenged students
04/2019 - 10/2019
4th Grade Teacher
The School District of Phila.
Philadelphia, PA
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Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on
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Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for
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Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and
standardized examinations.
2018 - 2019
3rd Grade Teacher
Belmont Charter Network
Philadelphia, PA
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Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
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Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
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Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
2018 - 2019
4th Grade Teacher
Uncommon Schools
Brooklyn, NY
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Implemented reading and writing lessons.
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Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by the network.
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Supervised small reading groups of students.
05/2016 - 08/2016
Summer Teaching Fellow
Uncommon Schools
Brooklyn, NY
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Observations: observing Mentor teachers or other teachers in their classrooms
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Teaching or co-teaching: executing lesson plans with scholars either independently or with the help of a Mentor Teacher
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Attended professional development sessions hosted within the region by either Summer Academy Directors or the STF team
Education
2020 - Present
Murray State University
English Pedagogy
Doctor of Arts
Murray, KY
05/2020
Saint Joseph's University
Writing Studies
Master of Arts
Philadelphia, PA
05/2017
Bloomsburg University
Education
Bachelor of Science
Bloomsburg, PA
Professional skills
Writing Coursework
Literature Analysis
Online Instruction
Curriculum Development
Modern classroom technology
Classroom Management
Certifications
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate (05/2021) USF Corporate Training and Professional Education
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Instructional 1 (08/2018 - 08/2024) Pre K - 4th Grade
Volunteer Work
Mentor for PEN America