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Stockton, California, United States

Vanguard College Preparatory Academy

Benjamin Holt Middle School

• July 2019 - June 2020
• Established a classroom culture of high expectations; 90% of students responded favorably to the statement, "This teacher has high expectations of me," as measured by Aspire Public Schools' annual classroom survey
• Fostered relationships and created an inclusive classroom environment; 83% of students responded favorably to the statement, "My voice is heard and valued in this classroom," as measured by Aspire Public Schools'.
• Recognized by the Aspire Central Valley Regional Office for outstanding collaboration during COVID-19 distance learning
• Used student feedback and data analysis to adjust research-based independent reading program; 51% of students showed significant growth in reading levels from August to December as measured by the STAR reading.
• Successfully completed the final year of a two-year new teacher induction program

Benjamin Holt Middle School

• Successfully completed the first of a two-year new teacher induction program
• Taught two blocks of 6th grade humanitites (ELA and history) and one block of Read 180 (reading intervention)
• 60% of students met or exceeded grade-level expectations as measured by the 6th grade ELA Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium (SBAC)
• Second-highest percentage of students who met or exceeded grade-level expectations as measured by the 6th grade ELA SBAC in the Aspire - Central Valley region out of nine 6th grade ELA teachers
• Third-highest percentage of students who met or exceeded grade-level expectations as measured by the 6th grade ELA SBAC in Aspire Public Schools out of 24 6th grade ELA teachers
• Personal results from 2017-2018 Student Classroom Survey in every category (Academic ownership, Culturally responsive teaching, Culture of learning, Demonstration of learning, and Essential content) were higher than.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Apprenticed under master teacher in 8th grade humanities classroom
• Collaborated with mentor teacher and education specialist to design differentiated lesson plans and support mastery of common core standards
• Used Common Core Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines to plan rigorous instruction
• Compiled, analyzed, and interpreted data to evaluate effectiveness of academic programs and drive instruction
• Participated in a two-day training, led by the non-profit Restorative Resources, on Restorative Justice and how to implement Restorative Conferences and Restorative Circles
• Attended a “Together Teacher” professional development seminar

United States

• Selected to serve as Aspire Public School's 7th grade ELA partner teacher for a five-week intensive summer school program led by the National Summer School Initiative.
• Trained by representatives from The Lavinia Group to master their Close Reading for Meaning methods
• Collaborated with teachers across the United States to prepare for daily lesson plans
• Established routines, procedures, and norms for a virtual classroom

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Selected to help facilitate relationship development at a first-year partner school within the district
• Provided research-based reading and math interventions to 10 6th grade students who were, on average, three grade levels behind in ELA and math
• Team leader for the site's ELA Coordinators, coaching six corps members through successful planning and implementation of school-wide spelling bees, and best practices in ELA instruction

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Provided research-based interventions to ten 6th and 7th grade students in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District who were on average three grade levels behind in ELA
• Collaborated with classroom teacher to design differentiated lesson plans and support mastery of common core state standards
• Led 100% of attendance students to improve their average daily attendance through targeted coaching
• Led 100% of behavior students to demonstrate social-emotional growth as measured by the DESSA assessment
• Led 90% of ELA students to make significant growth in reading as measured by the NWEA assessment, and to maintain or improve their coursework grade in English
• Served as team's English Language Arts Coordinator; planned and executed the first spelling bee at FDR Academy with 30 participants

Austin Area, Texas

• Served over 1,700 hours as an AmeriCorps State and National member. College Forward is an educational non-profit organization which focuses on college access and college completion.
• Managed a caseload of 130 low-income and first generation college students toward college completion
• Organized monthly campus visits for direct academic and financial advising sessions with students
• Collected and analyzed student data using Salesforce to efficiently track student success and academic progress; 93% of seniors graduated with a bachelor's degree
• Fostered student relationships by providing academic, financial, and social support
• Prepared and executed the recruitment of 45 student mentors for the College Forward Collegian Mentor Program

Greater St. Louis Area

• Researched donors and entered specific information into Tessitura, the donor database
• Reviewed daily gift batch reports and alerted appropriate development officers of their assigned donors’ gifts
• Called lower-level donors on the daily gift batch reports to thank for recent gifts

Columbia, Missouri Area

• Provided exceptional customer service by going above and beyond our guests’ expectations
• Assisted in training new Team Members by demonstrating appropriate procedures and up-selling tactics
• Developed the ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Facilitated lasting, positive relationships with guests, creating a welcoming environment and a positive experience

Greater St. Louis Area

• Organized volunteer data from 2006-2012 using Microsoft Excel, as part of the development department’s project of creating a new database for volunteer records
• Ran mail merge to create and send donor acknowledgement letters
• Designed publicity material for a fundraising trivia night using Microsoft Power Point and Publisher

Delaware, OH

• Provided information on admission, student life, scholarships, and financial aid for prospective students
• Represented the university at admission’s events and visit programs
• Supported Admission Counselors with travel plans, events, phone calls, and administrative tasks
• After a year of outstanding performance, secured the usually year-long position for an additional year

Delaware, Ohio

• Prepared the newly structured StART OWU program, Ohio Wesleyan’s mandatory academic orientation program for first year students
• Provided academic advising advice for first-year students
• Led a group of 15 student StART guides through training
• Contacted all out-of-state students to assist in their travel plans once arriving in Columbus

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Library And Information Science, 4.00

Activities and Societies: Library and Information Science Graduate Student Association; Doris J. Athy Scholarship recipient

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Education, 3.96 / 4.00

Activities and Societies: Alder Teacher Residency (formerly the Aspire Teacher Residence Program)Earned preliminary teaching credentials.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English, Multicultural Certificate, 3.33/4.0

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Dean's List, English at MU, The Maneater

English, Education

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Buckeye Valley Reads, Orientation Leader, Student StART Guide and Coordinator, School Age.