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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

-Teach 7th-grade Social Studies (early U.S. History) and Science for students with diverse academic needs, including MLL’s at Prairie View Middle School.-Revise Social Studies and Science curricula using the Rigorous Curriculum Design (RCD) framework.-Utilize Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to encourage positive student behavior-Analyze student data to adapt instruction and assessment-Differentiate instruction and assessment to reach students of varying ability levels-Collaborate with 7th-grade team members to implement consistent grade-level policies-Coordinate with paraprofessionals to optimize student success

Lincolnshire, Il, Us

-Taught accelerated 9th-grade World History and Geography (MLL push-in section) for a full academic year of course credit.-Utilized modal-based mastery grading within a modified AP Historical Thinking Skills framework.-Modified assessments and instruction to best support MLL’s.-Collaborated with team lead and other World History & Geography teachers for lesson planning

Chicago, Il, Us

-Taught 8th-grade American Studies-Collaborated across the 8th-grade team and the Social Studies department to best support student learning and achievement-Developed Social Studies curriculum aligned with the C3 Framework-Implemented Understanding by Design (UbD) unit and lesson plans-Measured student achievement through both summative and formative feedback-Coached JV Boy's Tennis; assisted with Varsity Boy's team (2023 State Champions)

-Taught Social Studies courses for grades 9-12, including AP European History, AP U.S. History, AP World History, and World Civilizations; taught Spanish I Credit Recovery.-Exceeded state and national average AP scores in AP U.S. History, AP World History, and AP European History.-Designed student-centered and inquiry-based lessons to build students’ claim-based writing and source analysis skills.-Analyzed student data to inform instruction.-Collaborated with Social Studies teachers to lead curriculum development, including alignment of 9th and 10th grade Social Studies curricula to AP Historical Thinking & Reasoning standards.-Fostered inclusive and welcoming classroom communities for all students; collaborated with families to support all students’ success. -Differentiated instruction and collaborated with staff to support students with diverse academic and social-emotional needs.-Moderated Debate, Scholastic Bowl, Shield Program, and daily detention supervision.-Coached girls’ Frosh Tennis and girls’ Junior Varsity Basketball.

Heredia, Heredia, Cr

-Used the communicative approach to teach English to students as a part of the empléate national scholarship program.-Created observable and measurable short and long-term learning objectives under the Cambridge English Assessment Framework (A1-B2) levels.

Heredia, Heredia, Cr

-Taught the English language to adult professionals looking to further develop their careers. Instruction in a variety of settings with different students, ranging from corporate group classes to 1-on-1 private lessons in private residences.

Brownsville, Texas, Us

-Taught World Geography & Cultures and World Religions courses (grades 9 and 12).-Created unit and lesson plans aligned with customized learning targets-Adapted instruction and collaborated with school personnel to support ELL’s. (Roughly 75% of students at St. Joseph Academy are ELL’s.)-Analyzed student data to inform instruction-Coached 8th grade girls’ Basketball; moderated Model United Nations; assisted with Student Council.

Master’S Degree, M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction

Bachelor’S Degree, History

High School Diploma