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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Created and implemented Social Studies and ELA curriculum in accordance with Massachusetts State and HiSET standards.Adapted and differentiated material and pedagogy to meet student needs.Aligned student goals with Academic content and HiSET subject content.Connected classroom material with real life events and experiences.Responsible for the policies, scheduling, learning objectives, and classroom management for Academic classes and tutoring.Collaborated with other components to meet program goals.Responsible for the hiring, managing, and supervision of Academic Component staff.Set weekly, monthly, and yearly goals for the Academic component.Facilitated weekly component meetings to meet both short and long term goals.Provided tutoring support as necessary.Updated curriculum to align with credential granters.Created individual educational plans for students.Mentored and advised students to make positive choices both in and out of school.Scheduled assessments for students including TABE and HiSET.Collected and tracked student assessment data for internal and external reporting purposes. Utilized student data to inform instruction.Managed tutoring program.Implemented and oversaw technology program.Presented technology in the classroom at two YouthBuild USA national conferences.Prepared students for MCAS and HiSET tests with overwhelming success.Awarded YouthBuild USA Teaching Fellowship for 2016-17.Awarded Just A Start Charlie Parker Award for Leadership and Community Dedication.

Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Taught students 21st Century skills including team building, problem solving, and computer skills through robotics instruction.Implemented robotics instruction for Collins Middle School after school enrichment program.Tutored students in all subjects. Oversaw volunteers for after school programs.

Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States

Courses taught: World History, US1, US1 Inclusion, US1 ELL, US2 Honors, US2 Inclusion, US Government, and AP Psychology.Experience working with a co-teacher in a special education inclusion classroom.Experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds, including teaching in an ELL/ Sheltered classroom.Created curriculum in accordance with both Massachusetts Frameworks for History and Common Core Standards.Integrated technology into the classroom and instructed fellow faculty members how to integrate technology into their classrooms.Created cross-curricular units to integrate Literature into the History classroom.Taught computer courses for ELL student enrichment program.Other Activities Include: Faculty Liaison to Summer Search Foundation, Co-advisor Student Advisory Council, Assistant Baseball Coach, Participated in School Redesign as a Member of 10th Grade House Leadership Team and Arts Pathway Member, and Member of cross-curricular Professional Leadership Community.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Assisted store manager with daily store operations including opening and closing store, opening safes, setting alarms, and reconciling register.Acted as liaison between manager and customers resolving issues and preserving customer loyalty.Received and prepared merchandise for display. Managed daily inventory counts to proactively control shrinkage. Consulted customers on the purchase of fine watches, allowing the customer to make educated decisions in their purchase.

Rank: Specialist E4Transmission Systems Team Chief• Completed Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training, and Combat Lifesaver Course. • Awarded with Army Commendation, Army Achievement, and Good Conduct Medals.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Master Of Arts - Ma, History