Attended Advanced Placement conferences, and departmental and vertical alignment meetings and trainings.Monitored Advanced Placement program effectiveness within each content area.Met with Advanced Placement and Honors teachers and maintained productive relationships.Acted as a positive role model for colleagues as they implement Advanced Placement courses into their curriculum.Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills of the teacherswithin my department.Acted as a positive role model and leader for colleagues.Selected textbooks, equipment and other instructional materials.

Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.Organized social and educational activities for students and their families including sponsoring the Senior Class and KeyClub.Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.Developed curriculum for district-wide Senior Capstone course.Evaluated and documented data in formative assessment within my classroom and my building.Clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to all Students.Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.Used role playing, simulations, performances, group discussions, videos and lectures to instruct students in a variety of ways.Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.Created engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students' written and verbal communication skills.Taught students to utilize problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.

Assessed district needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups and consultation with teachers andadministrators.Implemented learning strategies to increase district effectiveness on state report card.Applied current educational research to design up-to-date programs.Collaborated with members of the District Leadership Team, and district administration to achieve district goals.