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Homestead, PA, US

Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Taught American History, Civics, Economics, and College Writing to students in grades 9-12 with an emphasis on fostering critical thinking skills, incorporating technology to redefine lesson plans, and developing oral communication skills. Used iPads to incorporate research, wiki creation, and blogging into class activities.

Pittsburgh, PA

Provided meaningful instruction in English, Reading, Writing, Study Skills, and Math to post-secondary students preparing to enter college. Successfully helped 143/150 (95%) of students place into college-level courses. Developed and implemented curriculum which became a model for national Job Corps college programs.

Burgettstown, PA

Taught American History and Civics to students in seventh grade. Developed student-centered class website, a school district first. Selected to participate in the Pennsylvania Governor's Institute for "Reading and Writing to Learn Content", a professional development one-week course.

Mcmurray, PA

Taught American History and Civics to individual students and tutored students in S.A.T. preparation. Helped increase student reading and writing proficiencies through personalized instruction. Named Employee of the Month November 2000 for "presenting material in an interesting and energizing manner."

Springdale, PA

Taught Civics, Reading, and Writing to students in grades 9-12 who were participants in the Alternative Education Program.

Freedom, PA

Instructed seventh grade students in World Geography. Nominated and selected to participate in the Belfer National Conference for Educators at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. to develop thematic lesson plans and cross-curricular units.

Pa Instructional I Certificate, Social Studies 7-12

Activities and Societies: Nominated for the Outstanding Student Teacher Award.Earned a PA Instructional I Certificate in Social Studies.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Activities and Societies: Pitt Project Tutor, Pi Lambda Theta