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Palatine, Illinois, United States

Engaged in cohesive collaboration within content teams to develop curriculum that aligns with the new Common Core Standards for ELA and the NCSS standards. Employed common formative and summative assessments to gather and analyze student data, effectively measuring yearly progress.• Actively contributed as a member of the School Improvement Committee and the PBIS Committee, while serving as the faculty leader for the quarterly student Citizenship Award.• Skillfully utilized Chromebooks for instructional purposes, leveraged Infinite Campus and Blackboard for regular student and parent communication, and extensively employed Google Workspace for Education.• Nurtured the soccer skills of female athletes, fostering motivation, confidence, and sportsmanship within a positive athletic environment.

Park Ridge, Illinois, United States

Created engaging curriculum materials and assessment tools for both beginning and combined-levels of German and French language classes across two district high schools. Developed and analyzed district-wide standardized tests to evaluate yearly student progress and inform future curriculum enhancements.• Played a pivotal role in researching, testing, and adopting new language laboratories for the district. Additionally, served as the sponsor for the German club, organizing field trips, social activities, and representing German culture at school events.• Part of a select group responsible for piloting and implementing a comprehensive computer program to enhance language instruction at all levels within the district. Proficiently employed PowerPoint presentations as an instructional medium.

Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States

Developed personalized lesson plans to enhance English language skills for diverse groups of multi-level and multi-ethnic immigrant students. Worked collaboratively with a team to establish an English as a Second Language mission statement and official standards for the entire district comprising 67 schools.• Conducted impactful presentations and facilitated workshops on cultural diversity and English as a Second Language at both school and district levels.• Mentored core subject teachers in modifying and differentiating lessons for ESL students. Served as a trusted advocate for immigrant students and their parents, facilitating communication with administration, counselors, and staff.

Ui/Ux Design

Master'S Degree, Applied Linguistics And Tesol

Bachelors Degree, Political Science And German

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa

Ba, Political Science And German Language

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And German

Master Of Arts - Ma, Applied Linguistics