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Co-designed the capstone essay project for 12th Grade World Literature Co-created cross-curricular, project-based learning for 9th graders Built a Journalism curriculum with focus on news literacy, precise writing, and revision Collaborated with students to design & facilitate a student-led Senior Seminar class

Researched the impact of academic language on adolescents’ comprehension of textsCollaborated with professors to teach online courses on adolescent literacy development

Developed curricula for AP Language and Composition, American Literature, and World Literature; consulted on curricula for 9th grade English and AP Literature & Composition Established 100% junior participation in AP Language and CompositionFostered a sense of joy and gravitas in students by designing relevant, rigorous lessonsDeepened literary analysis through close reading and student-driven discussionDesigned robust, diverse curricula with focus on fostering curiosity, socio-emotional well-being, antiracism, and responsible leadershipCreated a weekly Thank You Thursday card-writing ritual beloved by the community Awarded a special principal's distinction for exemplary value added to students' expected outcomes & outlier strong performance on state and national exams

Founded the department as its first chairperson; established pedagogy on close reading and analytical writing, attention to diverse texts, and focus on differentiationCoached 11 teachers with weekly observations and feedback, planning support, academic research, student work analyses, and cross-grade collaboration Programmed annual school-wide professional development in foundational literacy

Created classroom culture prioritizing love for reading, justice, and identity formation Supported students with challenging learning differences in an integrated classroomFounded a poetry club to nurture students’ artistry and voice

Invested students through relationship-building, feedback, and beautiful literatureIncreased pass rate on key exam for students at-risk of aging out of high school by 50%