• Developed and taught rigorous curricula and supplemental curricula in science, social studies, art and multicultural education, as well as used Open Court and Harcourt Math curricula• Enhanced student academic growth through a variety of teaching techniques and strategies, including modeling, small group work, discussions, learning through kinesthetic strategies (songs, rhymes, etc), and use of technology• Accommodated students at a variety of skill levels, using differentiation to meet student needs • Evaluated student progress and based upcoming lessons on that progress for further studentdevelopment

• Selected as one of the 3,700 out of approximately 24,700 applicants nationwide to serve in national service corps committed to teaching in under-resourced communities and becoming life-long leaders to expand opportunities for all children• Participated in intensive training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement while teaching in a summer Teach For America program in Houston public schools under the supervision of experienced teachers• Engaged in a full schedule of professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and ‘learning teams’ specific to current teaching license area

• Collaborated with fifteen fellow interns to plan, implement and evaluate campus activities and programs• Planned the Homecoming Dance for approximately 2,000 students • Programmed approximately thirteen events a semester with a budget ranging from $10,000-$45,000 • Created a Foreign Film and Food series to encourage diversity and global perspectives • Collaborated with various departments and companies to present programs for the student body

• Wrote articles and edited the monthly newsletter• Provided assistance to students seeking help • Compiled Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets • Created flyers and notices about upcoming departmental events