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Philadelphia, Pa, Us

New Hope, Pa

New Hope, Pa

During my time at the Solebury School, I have had the opportunity to teach an interesting range of courses. This year I am teaching AP U.S. History, three social justice electives, and three sections of World History 9. In the past seven years I've also taught courses in the English department, ESL department, and in the Learning Skills program. Beyond the classroom, I am an adviser, coach, and started and advise the Model UN activity at the school. I’ve run a Cultural Competency Professional Development Group, served as a member of the Judicial Committee and the Academic Committee. I also continue mentored teachers both onsite and off.

500 W Willow Grove Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19118

As the day camp director, I oversaw a staff of 30, specialists, leads, and junior counselors, and anywhere from 70 to 115 campers, pre-K through 8th grade, per week. I worked closely with the Director of Camps at Summerside to develop curriculum and activities for campers, provide and maintain a safe environment for campers and staff, and create a welcoming and fun environment. Some of my responsibilities included supervision of staff, filling in for specialists, orchestrating the final Friday events, and maintaining a safe and efficient car line.

Abington Friends School, Jenkintown, Pa

During my time at the Abington Friends School, I taught Upper School English, specifically English 9, English 9--Honors, English 11, English 11--Honors/AP Literature, Senior Writing, and senior electives. I also taught History 9, The Ancient and Medieval World, for four years, and created and taught a library skills course. Along with teaching, I was an adviser to 10-12 students a year, a coach in the Middle and Upper Schools, and also a mentor to new teachers. I worked with the Development Office as both a faculty liaison and also on the Leadership Committee for Giving and served as a clerk for two committees for AFS's own Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) and also as an evaluator on the PAIS review of the Haverford School.

Jenkintown, Pa

While working at AFSEP, I served as the Assistant Director of the camp of 300 campers, ages 4-14, supervising counselors and evaluating and generating programming. I directed soccer camps, “Goin’ Fishin’” camps, and some years “The AFS Summer Writing Workshop.” I also developed and led two 2-week, outdoor adventure programs (“Whale of a Tale,” Summer, 2011 and “Great Outdoor Adventure,” Summer, 2012) for the Summer Humanities Series which took students off campus for two weeks stretches and exposed them to fabulous outdoor experiences, such as sailing a tall ship out of New London, Connecticut and white water rafting and camping on the New River in West Virginia.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

*Taught English 101 (Composition) and English 102 (Composition and Literature) to traditional age university students, English Department, 1997-1999; *Taught Senior English to at-risk, college-bound high school students, Upward Bound Summer Program, Summer 1997; *Taught English 101 and English 102 to non-traditional age students in the Evening College, Continuing Education Division, 1996-1997

Litchfield, Ct

*Worked one-on-one with students, utilizing their Independent Educational Programs to create and implement year-long learning plans; *Taught and developed Upper School English courses, including 9th, 11th, and 12th; *Taught and developed Upper School history courses, including Geography and Social Political Concerns; *Supervised the day-to-day living experiences as a houseparent; *Coached soccer, basketball, and varsity lacrosse, including winning the New England Small School, Division III, Lacrosse Championship, 1993

Master'S Degree, Masters In English And Masters In Library And Information Science

Bachelor'S Degree, English And History

Bachelor'S Degree, Double Degree In English And History