Founding teacher at academy serving recent immigrants. Specializing in curriculum that embeds language instruction and growth opportunities into content that is authentic, relevant and trauma-informed.

Mentored new teachers by leading through reflective inquiry cycles. Held weekly meetings to offer guidance and support in developing their pedagogy. Observed classes and offered feedback on lessons.

History course focusing on US history from colonization through Reconstruction. Designed lessons with focus on inquiry, cultural relevance, and critical interpretation. Supported literacy via frequent analytical writing.

A semester-long introductory course, with a focus on written and oral argumentation, research, rhetoric and logical reasoning. Designed a highly structured project- and inquiry-based curriculum Planned and conducted effective lessons addressing the needs of diverse populations of students. Integrated technology to improve student experience, quality of feedback, collaboration and assessment. Established excellent relationships with students to help them stay motivated in a challenging environment.

Coached other teachers on how to incorporate available technology into their instructional practices. Used district-provided technology to create dynamic, innovative and effective classroom experiences. Both conducted and attended professional development opportunities to further integrate technology into teaching practices.

A secondary-level course focusing on reading and composition in various genres of fiction and non-fiction texts in a diverse public school setting. Organized course material into dynamic and meaningful learning experiences. Published anthologies of poetry and short stories written by students, with readings at local bookstore and restaurant. Motivated students to take pride in their writing and its ability to create change.

Established a student-run newspaper which grew from a club of thirteen students to a class of 60. The course introduced and developed journalistic composition, skills, and practices. Intensively edited student work and supervised peer-to-peer editing. Assisted students in making editorial decisions, including story topics, design, and issue themes.