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● Oversaw the creation of multiple school publications throughout the school year including the school newspaper and student yearbook.● Organized coverage needs throughout the school including in school events and outside of school activities such as dances, sporting events, board meetings, etc.● Trained student editors to run the yearbook program, including the website, financials, deadlines, coverage plans, etc. I successfully turned school publication into truly student run programs● Presented student work to administration for review and approval for the yearbook, while balancing the needs of student first amendment rights with the schools need to put out a quality product● Curriculum planning and pacing for student media classes, as well journalism, media literacy, social media and graphic design classes● Differentiated instruction for a diverse group of learners in my classroom, as well for a group of diverse student editors with varying strengths and weaknesses● Completed publication of the student yearbook and student newspaper by meeting all deadlines and putting out a high quality publication in line with over 100 years of student media at the school

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

● Utilized story telling to create a unique brand, marketing strategy, and high quality products● The company was profitable within the second year of business● Sold products online through various social media platforms and websites, and in small and large vendor and craft events around the metro area● Implemented social media in marketing and business strategy● Leveraged social media, including Facebook, to expand market reach and facilitate sales agent recruitment● Monitored market conditions to set accurate pricing structures and take advantage of emerging trends

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

● Taught grades 9 -12, working closely with administration teaching a state tested subject area● Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among classes of up to 30 students● Designed compelling lesson plans focused on literature and writing learning goals for high school level classes● Developed and maintained effective frameworks, standards and requirements● Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability● Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials● Developed and implemented skill-building activities focused on reading and writing abilities● Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in English courses

Master'S Degree, Education

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism And Political Science