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New York, Ny, Us

Create and develop curricula and instruction for multiple sections of the 12th grade English course, including the introduction of a section of AP English Language and Composition that is fully accredited by the College BoardWorking to establish and implement a focus on technology in the classroom, both for students to demonstrate mastery of content, as well as for instructors to inform their practice and streamline assessment and distribution of student workCollaborate with grade team members and support staff to ensure content is rigorous, expectations are high and that the methodology used is in compliance with DOE guidelines and school wide instructional practices

Rated “Highly Effective” by school administration for each year of serviceEstablished and developed curricula for Marble Hill’s Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition courseIntegrated multiple forms of technology and media, including full integration of Google Apps for Education (GAFE), across all classes and grades in the administration of formal and informal assessmentsDeveloped curricula for 9th, 11th and 12th grade English aligned with nationwide Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) for mainstream, ICT (Special Education) and ELL course sectionsServed as NYCDOE mentor for two new teachers in the Department of English who have since been awarded tenureCollaborated with teachers nominated from each department, as well as school administrators, on the Principal’s Cabinet to create School Building Service , an initiative to track and encourage staff to serve the needs of the school during time earmarked for “other professional work”Led staff-initiated Professional Development team as representative for the Department of English in the norming and implementation of the Danielson Framework of Teaching to improve pedagogical and grade-team instructional practices and outcomesTeamed with DreamYard Teaching Artists to guide Grade 9 and 10 students in techniques and methodologies of poetry, dance, choral practice and music production

Achieved a student passing rate of 93% on ELA Regents in June 2010, up from 19% passing rate for January 2009Emphasized literacy by utilizing daily high and low stakes writing, as well as mixed media, audiobooks and dramatic performance, to build fluency, confidence and engagement with students struggling to perform at grade levelCollaborated with Department of History to align instruction of literary content with relevant historical contextCoordinated student activities, a talent show and final awards ceremonies to highlight student performance and achievementHelped organize and lead the senior trips to Ellenville, New YorkLed an advisory focusing on conflict resolution, social skills, and peer review

Served as primary liaison between editorial and production staffs, clients, and freelancersCreated, updated, and maintained project schedulesProofread and copy-edited manuscripts and page proofs for release

Oversaw all aspects of daily administrative operationsAssisted with editing feature interviews, reviews, and fiction

Toured over 30 states playing jazz at over 70 colleges, universities, and night clubs

M.A., Secondary English Education

B.A., Literature