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Bridgeport, Ct

Bridgeport, Ct

Teach 9th and 10th grade civics, American history and World Civilizations. Develop and teach blended learning curriculum.

Bassick High School, Bridgeport, Ct

Provide support to 10th grade students to improve academic achievement in all subject areas.

New York

Build, develop and supervise team of recruiters, program leaders and teachers to operateforeign exchange programs throughout Connecticut.Collaborate with international partners to establish ongoing student exchange. Develop partnerships with local schools, businesses, and community associations toincrease program recognition and local involvement.Recruit, hire, train, coach and evaluate staff.Identify and interview individuals and families to host students and investigateaccommodations for safety and adequacy; orient hosts to program; match students withcompatible hosts and oversee all aspects of placements.Establish course centers throughout region.Negotiate preferred pricing for group activities and course center rentals within budget.Develop itineraries that balance cultural, educational and recreational activities.Establish and implement marketing plan for region, promote programs at regional events.Write press releases, develop marketing materials and publicize program in local media.Ensure successful experience for students and host families.Through this intense and multi-pronged approach, increased program volume 75% from2011 to 2012.International student program evaluations overwhelmingly reflect satisfaction withprogramming in such areas as language immersion, academic content, activities andhome placements.Ensure successful experience for students and host families.

Orange, Ct

Taught Social Studies Grades 7-12, Civics, Geography and American History.Developed specialized curriculum for all grades & classes.Introduced students to diverse cultures to enhance their learning experience.

Orange, Ct

Successfully owned and managed tutoring service business.Generated new business and successfully secured long-term tutoring contracts withindividuals, school districts and social service agencies.Promoted tutoring programs within communities through targeted advertising and tradeshows.Consulted with students to assess academic needs and propose program of study.Recruited, trained and aligned teachers with students to match educational needs.Significantly increased student enrollment each year, up to 100% over previous year.Developed educational program to increase student achievement in class and onConnecticut Mastery Test.Developed curriculum and oversaw professional development of tutors.Effectively collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to successfully advancetutoring programs.Evaluations confirmed that students participating in our program consistently increasedacademic performance.

New Haven, Ct

Working with an ethnically and socioeconomically diverse high school community in NewHaven, developed college preparatory educational programs for student athletes.Prepared students for college admission tests and taught sills necessary to gainadmission to college.Provided individual academic coaching to students in various subject areas.Collaborated with students’ teachers and guidance counselors to ensure academic goalswere met.Advised and assisted student on college application process.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Curriculum And Instruction

Master’S Degree, Bilingual, Multicultural Education And Tesol

Teacher Certification, Education

Ba, Economics

Teacher Certification, Education