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United States

United States

Lead instructional design, professional learning plan development, and curriculum creation for AP Psychology and AP US History for 130 students annually at Boynton Beach Community High School serving 1.8K students. Design learning assessments and evaluate data to develop growth plan to meet district goal of 90% graduation rate. Coach new teachers on classroom technology. Mentor and collaborate with pre-service teachers and supervise classroom teaching. Present at district accelerated learning roundtables to share best practices. • Achieved 96% graduation rate for assigned students—exceeded district goal by 6%• Delivered 1500% increase in AP Psychology scores—elevated from 3% passing to 46%+ with average score within 0.08% of state average• Increased AP US History scores by 100%+—raised from 0% passing score to just below national average of 51%• Raised End of Course state exam passing rate from 46% to 90%+ by moderating professional learning community• Established and coached Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience Brain Bee team and placed 4th district-wide in 2nd year

Florida, United States

Led development of technology-enabled classroom coaching program to increase teacher knowledge and improve student achievement through Teaching American History grants. Oversaw classroom transformations and digital resource integrations into curriculum for Manatee County School District with 49K students and 5K teachers. Created district-wide digital resource center and developed 3- and 5-year plans for professional development infused with technology and Common Core State Standards. Managed demo classroom as model for other teachers in technology use, classroom management, and content. Created field study program for teachers to record videos at historical sites and edit with iMovie.• Met or exceeded all Government Performance and Results Act requirements for duration of 2 Teaching American History grants• Managed grant financials judiciously to funnel unused funds into enabling programming extension for additional year• Transformed history education from text-driven course with teachers having low, outdated information to rigorous primary source-based course with knowledgeable teachers• Produced 62-episode history podcast from 2010 – 2012 as learning resource for digital library—edited audio in Audacity• Rated Exemplary in accountability, community partnerships, diversity and equity, learning, and technology in participant evaluations

Administer multi-million dollar federal grants for the professional development of US History Teachers. Includes project management, content development, marketing, adult education, finance, and evaluation.

Department Chair | Braden River High School, 1/2005 – 6/2009Teacher | Lakewood Ranch High School, 8/2002 – 6/2004Teacher | Johnson Middle School, 8/1996 – 6/2003Coached National Board for Professional Teaching Standards candidates in adolescent and young adult social sciences certifications for school district with 49K students and 5K teachers. Guided K-12 social studies teachers on government curriculum requirements and coached new teachers. Aligned instructional plans with Common Core State Standards as district committee member.• Opened Braden River High school as department chair 2005 – 2008• Selected as 1 of 12 trainers to orient new teachers to district expectations and culture through week-long seminar• Developed demo class for US history with in-class and remote instruction that integrated digital resources in curriculum—live and recorded classes available to teachers as learning resource

Managed alignment of curriculum and technology integration with focus on diversity and equity within minority-majority schools. Partnered with teachers to implement digital resources through collaborative coaching. Marketed curriculum to stakeholders as school ambassador in public venues and developed promotional materials. • Increased voluntary school enrollment by 15% in single year• Achieved 100% alignment of state-mandated core courses to technology integration initiative for 3 grade levels in 1st year• Built program on diversity, equity, and sustainability that attracted a diverse population and promoted a respectful environment

Master Of Science, Social Science Education

Bachelor Of Arts, American History & Communications

Graduate Studies, Modern America & Latin American History

Internship, Memory And Learning