Educator focused on meeting the social, emotional and academic needs of students in an urban educational setting.

Supervised middle school SAVE room and Stop! Think! Reflect! (S.T.R.) program. Developed and implemented S.T.R. internal disciplinary system that enhanced OORS system. Analyzing and reviewing statistical reports for STR program. School representative for superintendent disciplinary hearings.

Team teaching in the area of humanities utilizing Columbia University's Teacher's College literacy curriculum with a focus on American history Assessed student performance using formal and informal assessmentsDifferentiated instruction to meet the varied needs of learnersAnalyzed data to modify and make instructional decisionsSocial Studies Teacher 7th/ 8th grades Sept. 2004 - Jun. 2008Sole instructor of social studies curriculum for two grade levels Utilized project based inquiry, cooperative learning and workshop model in instruction Provided students with field experience in historical analysis visiting local museums/historical sitesInstructed students in how to conduct in-depth analysis of historical events through the use of primary and secondary sourcesAssessed student performance using formal and informal assessmentsLiteracy Teacher 7th/8th grades Sept. 2003 - June 2004Taught reading and writing utilizing balanced literacy program and the workshop model of instructionAssessed student performance using formal and informal assessmentsUtilized differentiated instructional methods to address the needs of varied learners