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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

-Collaborated with teachers to create project-based units aligned with the Common Core State Standards and Social Emotional Learning competencies-Integrated technology with academics using Summit Learning as an interactive, project-based learning tool-Mentored students weekly during one-on-one meetings to review data, highlight areas of success, and identify areas of growth -Analyzed formative and summative data to create differentiated lessons and to support individual academic and social emotional needs -Implemented restorative practices and SEL strategies to create and maintain a positive classroom culture

Phoenix, Arizona Area

-Partnered with multiple grade level teachers to design cross-curricular unit plans with The Leader in Me as the foundation -Created Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) and Leadership Notebooks to track and analyze data and create incentives to improve leadership, culture, and academics school-wide-Connected with parents, guardians, and community members via positive phone calls, text messages, and Open House nights to highlight achievements-Implemented the LiM model with fidelity to create a student-led, leadership-based classroom and school-wide culture -Infused technology and academics by using Smart Boards, computers, and LiM online to provide interactive learning-Collaborated with teachers and staff to form PLT groups that included Aligning Academic Systems, Creating a Leadership Culture, and Teaching LiM-Reflected on and modified instructional strategies to promote leadership, positive culture, and academic growth amongst all learners

Phoenix, Arizona

-Partnered with multiple grade level teachers to design cross-curricular unit plans with The Leader in Me as the foundation -Created Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) and Leadership Notebooks to track and analyze data and create incentives to improve leadership, culture, and academics school-wide-Connected with parents, guardians, and community members via positive phone calls, text messages, and Open House nights to highlight achievements-Implemented the LiM model with fidelity to create a student-led, leadership-based classroom and school-wide culture -Infused technology and academics by using Smart Boards, computers, and LiM online to provide interactive learning-Collaborated with teachers and staff to form PLT groups that included Aligning Academic Systems, Creating a Leadership Culture, and Teaching LiM-Reflected on and modified instructional strategies to promote leadership, positive culture, and academic growth amongst all learners-Led 87% of 3rd grade students to mastery level on CCSS focus skills by the end of the 2015 school year-Held leadership positions within the school including grade level lead, Instructional Planning Lead, Mentor Teacher, ASU service learning facilitator for Chavez, and 7 Habits Coach.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

-Developed and instructed project-based, interdisciplinary lessons and unit plans -Facilitated student-led partnerships, small groups, and whole class discussions to promote leadership, academic, and social emotional learning -Analyzed data and differentiated instruction based on student mastery level