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Crafting food blogs, revising previous posts, and creating engaging content on social media platforms.

Crafting articles to highlight the incredible makers and establishments devoted to craft beer in Virginia.

Writing and editing for Wine and Country Life, a premier publication about Virginia's wine country.

Published work can most recently be found in print and online publications, including Food Republic, Daily Meal, Tasting Table, Charlottesville Wine & Country Living, Edible Blue Ridge, Warrenton Lifestyle, Haymarket-Gainesville Lifestyle, and Virginia Craft Beer Magazine. An abundance of other published work can be accessed through my website. While most recent work has been focused on food, drink, and lifestyle content, I also have an extensive background in ghostwriting a broad range of topics and genres.Other content that I have produced independently, as well as through ghostwriting, includes focuses on:- SEO - creating and editing optimized web content across genres- Blogs - Research-based informational articles- How-to articles- White papers- Profiles of individuals and businesses- Reviews of restaurants, bars, services, and events- Resumes and cover letters- Proposals- Fiction- Test preparation articles and materials- Newsletters- Biographies- Corporate manuals- College sample papers- Training presentations

Crafting articles with a focus on food and drinks.

- Craft and modify anchor text in previously published content to align with embedded links- Audit written work to identify and prevent plagiarism- Improve meta tags with a focus on keywords and length- Identify and fix broken links- Collaborate with SEO team members to identify ways to improve E.A.T.- Employ impeccable fact-checking - Utilize strategies to improve crawl depth- Engage in professional development with team lead and other members of the SEO team- Identify and repair style issues

- Collaborate with administration to design tiered services- Manage, train, and support a team of 8 Interventionists as well as 2 - 8 service learning students- Design instructional approaches aligned with the science of reading at all tiers- Develop solutions to solve problems related to literacy within Madison Primary School - Prepare and present targeted professional development for faculty- Provide support to classroom teachers to improve Tier 1 literacy instruction- Teach Tier 3 groups using an Orton Gillingham based multisensory approach- Implement and manage the school-wide Lexia program including entry of student and staff information, ongoing training and support, and monitoring of student progress and needs- Collaborate with superintendent, assistant superintendent, and administration to explore curriculum options- Coordinate PALS testing for Grades K, 1, and 2- Compile and analyze PALS data in order to organize tiered instruction- Coordinate and complete SIPPS, Fundations, and LLI screenings for Tier 2 instruction- Organize beginning of year targeted intervention groups in K-2 focused on students in need of specific support (name writing/spelling/recognition, letter formation, letter/sound recognition) and administer ongoing assessments in order to effectively execute flexible grouping and identify needs- Attend professional development opportunities regarding writing, teaching ELs, assistive technology, organizing tiered interventions, and implementing the Orton Gillingham based multisensory approach- Develop targeted lessons for service learning students to deliver- Collaborate with Instructional Assistants to develop flexible grouping of Tier 2 students- Support Instructional Assistants’ delivery of SIPPS, Fundations, LLI, and targeted skill groups- Monitor progress of Tier 3 students in K, 1, and 2 utilizing Rigby, DIBELS, Aimsweb, letter and sound assessments, and sight word assessments

Creating amazing articles about elevated food and drinks as well as time sensitive content.

Crafting content for print publication about food and lifestyle as well as profiles of the restaurants and people of the Piedmont.

Charm City Food Tours is the premier provider of culinary tours and events in Baltimore, MD. Charm City Food Tours is owned and operated by Food Tour Corporation, with other tour locations in Annapolis, Houston, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Virginia and Washington D.C. As a Tour Guide, I hosted standard tours, private customized tours, and pub crawls. While sharing information about the history, culture, and architecture of the area, I led guests to various restaurants to enjoy the culinary creations of Baltimore's chefs.As an Outreach Manager for Charm City Food Tours, I was responsible for networking in person and through social media to build connections with individuals and businesses, to educate about CCFT's offerings, and to build partnerships. Additionally, I interviewed potential food tour guides and composed proposals and web content.

Glen Burnie Park Elementary School

- Utilized research-based interventions such as Fundations and LLI, and evidence-based approaches like guided reading, to provide support to struggling readers- Provided math intervention support using Number Counts and standards-aligned instruction- Planned and coordinated school-wide monthly literacy celebrations for events like International Literacy Day, Read for the Record, and Read Across America- Collaborated with other schools and ESOL departments to organize literacy-based reading events - Created and designed a student-powered school newsletter blog and accompanying plan for a writing club- Determined students’ eligibility for intervention services using Title 1 criteria- Assisted in proofreading and editing of classroom materials created by the Resource Team- Provided assistance to classroom teachers during instruction - Assessed students using various tools such as Fountas & Pinnell and Rigby PM Benchmark Kits- Analyzed data to determine students’ eligibility for intervention and specific needs- Collaboratively planned with teachers- Managed the Book It program- Utilized social media to share and promote school events and accomplishments- Coordinated and planned after-school literacy events such as Meet Your Teacher at The Library

Glen Burnie Park Elementary School

- Instructed a heterogeneously leveled class of 20-28 first grade students utilizing the Treasures Curriculum for Language Arts, the Scott Foresman Curriculum for Science and Social Studies and the Anne Arundel County Curriculum for Writing (adapted from the 6+1 Traits for Effective Writing)- Created innovative educational centers, workstations, and games to engage students and maximize learning opportunities during Independent Work Time- Used the EnVision Curriculum to create short and long term plans for Mathematics that are aligned with Anne Arundel County pacing guides- Independently planned and implemented lessons to instruct 25 first grade students in the subject of technology utilizing various software including Lexia, Kidspiration, KidPix, and PowerPoint, as well as teaching basic keyboarding and technical skills.- Collaborated closely with administrators, special educators and the school psychologist in order to differentiate and meet students' academic and behavioral needs within the general education classroom- Engaged in short and long term grade level planning with the first grade team of teachers- Conferenced and maintained frequent communication with parents- Lead small group (7 students or less) instruction of leveled students in order to increase fluency, comprehension, and sight word recognition- Collaborated with parent volunteers to maximize opportunities for individual and small group instruction- Managed and guided high school student interns within the classroom- Connected with the school community through frequent school sponsored and fundraising events- Attended frequent professional development workshops offered by Anne Arundel County Public Schools- Acted as a member of the Faculty Advisory Council as well as the PBIS team- Administered assessments such as DIBELS and Rigby PM in order to obtain student achievement data

Glen Burnie Park Elementary School

- Instructed heterogeneously grouped classes of Kindergarten students utilizing the Open Court Curriculum for Language Arts and EnVision Curriculum for Mathematics - Independently planned and implemented technology lessons - Engaged students in positive character education through effective implementation of the Second Step program lesssons- Lead small group differentiated instruction of leveled students in order to improve writing, handwriting, phonics, phonemic awareness, and comprehension skills- Created innovative literacy and developmental centers and games to engage students and maximize learning opportunities during independent work time- Utilized Anne Arundel County Pacing Guides to plan Science and Social Studies- Administered assessments such as DIBELS and Rigby PM in order to obtain student achievement data to drive instruction- Collaboratively planned with Title 1 special educators, ESOL teacher, enrichment resource teachers, Speech Pathologist, and teacher's assistants to provide necessary targeted pull out instruction for students as well as meeting differentiation needs within the classroom- Worked closely with Behavior Specialist to develop plans to help improve individual students' behavior in order to support academic excellence- Participated in IEP meetings to assess and develop plans to provide necessary services for qualifying students- Engaged in short and long term grade level planning with the Kindergarten team - Conferenced, and maintained frequent communication, with parents- Collaborated with parent volunteers to maximize opportunities for individual and small group instruction- Attended frequent professional development workshops offered by Anne Arundel County Public Schools- Acted as a member of the Green School Committee and Hospitality Committee- Assisted in collaborative planning of the annual Festival of the Arts sponsored by Glen Burnie Park Elementary School

Bodkin Elementary School

- Instructed a heterogeneously grouped class of 24 second grade students utilizing the Open Court Curriculum for Language Arts and the Anne Arundel County Curriculum for Writing- Used Anne Arundel County Pacing Guides to plan Science for the Grade Two team- Created innovative educational centers and games to engage students and maximize learning opportunities during independent work time- Instructed using the EnVision Curriculum for Mathematics to a class of 25 flexibly grouped second grade students- Independently planned and implemented technology lessons to instruct 25 second grade students in the subject of technology utilizing various software including Kidspiration, KidPix, and PowerPoint- Engaged students in positive character education through effective implementation of the Second Step program and its lessons- Mentored a new teacher in the composition of narrative report card comments- Collaborated closely with administrators, special educators and the school psychologist in order to differentiate and meet students' academic and behavioral needs within the general education classroom- Engaged in short and long term grade level planning with the second grade team of teachers- Conferenced, and maintained frequent communication, with parents- Lead small group instruction of leveled students in order to increase fluency and comprehension skills- Collaborated with parent volunteers to maximize opportunities for individual and small group instruction- Connected with the school community through frequent school sponsored and fundraising events- Attended professional development workshops offered by Anne Arundel County Public Schools- Acted as a member of the Literacy Committee and Hospitality Committee- Administered assessments such as DIBELS and county-wide standardized language arts and math assessments in order to obtain student achievement data to drive instruction- Administered the Grade 3 and Grade 5 Mathematics MSA

Bodkin Elementary School

- Instructed a heterogeneously leveled class of first grade students utilizing the Open Court Curriculum for Language Arts, the Scott Foresman Curriculum for Science and the Anne Arundel County Curriculum for Writing - Created innovative educational centers and games to engage students and maximize learning opportunities during independent work time- Instructed a homogeneously leveled class of first grade students in the subject of Math- Independently planned and implemented lessons to instruct students in the subject of technology - Engaged students in positive character education through effective implementation of the Second Step program and its lessons- Collaborated closely with administrators, special educators and the school psychologist in order to differentiate and meet students' academic and behavioral needs within the general education classroom- Engaged in short and long term grade level planning with the first grade team of teachers- Conferenced, and maintained frequent communication, with parents- Lead small group (4 students or less) instruction of leveled students in order to increase fluency and sight word recognition- Collaborated with parent volunteers to maximize opportunities for individual and small group instruction- Connected with the school community through frequent school sponsored and fundraising events- Attended frequent professional development workshops offered by Anne Arundel County Public Schools- Acted as a member of the Literacy Committee- Administered assessments such as DIBELS and Rigby PM in order to obtain student achievement data- Used available technological resources to view student achievement data on the basis of assessment in order to drive instruction in the classroom

Howard County, Md

Taught science workshops to students ranging in age from 6 to 14. Workshop topics included robotics, archaeology, and basic science principles. I also managed assistants and junior volunteers while working with county directors to ensure safety and that proper protocol was followed by all employees and attendees of the workshop.

Baltimore City

Taught math in Saturday school classes to middle school students enrolled in Baltimore City Public Schools System for the purpose of helping students to improve computation, problem solving, and BCR writing skills in preparation for the MSA.

Towson, Md

Success for All Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on development, evaluation, and dissemination of reform models for early childhood, elementary and middle schools.As a Curriculum Writer, I wrote Elementary level math curriculum for use on Promethean Interactive Whiteboards.

Baltimore, Md

- Provided necessary executive assistance to Head Legal Counsel- Provided administrative assistance to the Legal Department- Answered and screened phone calls - Coordinated meetings internally as well as with outside contacts- Managed calendar and planning of meetings for Head Legal Counsel- Arranged travel for Head Legal Counsel- Organized and compiled company information to distribute at board meetings

- Planned and administered frequent events of varying size, including both social and business-related events, throughout several geographical regions at various types of venues- Managed catering orders and planning for in-office business meetings as well as handling the coordination of catering for events at outside locations and client sites- Organized all corporate social functions ranging from luncheons to holiday events to anniversary celebrations- Maintained and organized all employee recognition projects including anniversary and birthday recognition as well as quarterly “Impact Award” recognition- Administered commercial contracts in detailed process to ensure full execution and documentation- Handled various aspects of new hire orientation including management of the orientation schedule, meeting with each new hire to explain and disburse various necessities such as access cards and phone cards, and coordination of “Meet and Greet” breakfast on orientation day to ensure new hires meet with all members of corporate office as well as executive management- Ordered, proofed, and negotiated pricing for the printing of all business cards and company stationery- Inventoried and ordered all necessary supplies on a daily and weekly basis to maintain a continual adequate stock of supplies- Administered distribution of corporate sporting event tickets on a monthly basis- Chose, ordered and distributed holiday gifts to employees - Distributed mail and handled all shipping through various carriers including UPS, Fed Ex, and DHL on a daily basis- Supported Accounting, Recruiting, Sales, and Executive Management in various capacities as necessary

Columbia, Md

- Recruited qualified accounting and finance professionals- Interviewed accounting and finance candidates- Filled temporary and temporary to permanent job orders - Managed process of placement from beginning to end of temporary and temporary to permanent jobs- Sold Accountants Inc. staffing services to existing and new clients- Maintained positive relationships with both clients and candidates- Insured that all candidates are properly qualified including verification of degrees, verification of appropriate I9 information, checking of references, and verification of certifications- Negotiated bill and pay rates- Handled all human resources issues throughout the duration of candidates’ temporary placements- Supported both franchise owners, and entire staff, in all administrative aspects as primary administrator- Planned and coordinated company events- Handled travel arrangements- Managed office calendar - Assisted in 401k administration- Assisted with the prescreening of applicants and scheduling of appointments- Coordinated the candidate qualification process including interviews, testing, degree verification, reference checks, and verification of employment eligibility- Entered and updated all candidate and client information in database- Created marketing materials and maintained written marketing correspondence- Conducted research calls by telephone- Maintained filing system- Insured all payroll deadlines were met on a weekly basis- Executed and completed corporate credit checks - Completed coding, and insured payment, of all invoices for five offices within franchise- Researched and troubleshot various candidate issues- Assisted owners with a variety of projects- Answered telephones and routed faxes- Maintained adequate inventories of office supplies

Timonium, Md

Columbia, Md

Timonium, Md

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Reading Instruction

In addition to required coursework for the intended degree and specialization, I have also completed graduate level coursework at Goucher.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education

Esol Instruction

Education record

Esol Instruction

Esol Instruction