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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Arlington Heights, Il

Works with clients to edit comic book scripts and novel manuscripts. Provides a range of services, from developmental editing to proofreading, based on each client's needs.Writes web copy for blog posts and informational pages based on client's specific needs, utilizing SEO strategies and web writing best practices.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Maintained content and ensured regulatory compliance across BCBS Medicare web properties held both internally and externally. Coordinated with vendors to update external properties.

Arlington Heights, Il

Led the full redevelopment of ACAAI's member- and public-facing websites, including identifying requirements, preparing an RFP, and managing the selection process for a web developer. Designed and implemented HTML and CSS elements and styling on web pages. Made web content updates and maintained continuity across multiple web platforms for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI). Wrote, edited, and worked with other team members to develop content, with a focus on maintaining a consistent brand, voice, and style across all communications. Developed and maintained a company-wide style guide to assist with this goal. Compiled, edited, and managed production of the yearly ACAAI Annual Meeting program guide, maintaining consistency across printed and online versions. Forged and sustained strong relationships with web developers and other vendors and strategic partners. Oversaw development of new digital tools and website features.

Arlington Heights, Il

Assisted with preparations for annual conference of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI). Held responsibility for tracking confirmation responses from presenters, copy editing program guides, setting up courses for the college's online learning management system, maintaining information accuracy across various spreadsheets/databases, and a variety of other administrative assistance and document management.

Niles, Il

Classes taught: Speech & Debate (mixed 7th and 8th grade)Created and implemented a curriculum for a new speech and debate courseParticipated in a PD cohort for training on SIOP-style lesson planning; attended monthly PD and school-wide meetings, engaged in discussions about and implementation of new district-wide standards-based grading system

Chicago, Il

Classes taught: Writing I Academic, English I General, Reading IITaught in integrated classrooms (in conjunction with a special educator or aide)Produced and directed a night of one-act plays to revitalize the theatre programParticipated in early adopters program for teachers looking to find innovative new ways to use technology in the classroomAchieved the highest average student growth in the school for both the Reading and English portions of the 2014 midyear EPAS assessmentCreated a classroom library to support my classes and the school-wide reading initiativeParticipated in planning meetings at the team, department, grade, and school level; attended weekly PD; completed daily lesson plans and quarterly unit plans; proctored standardized exams; chaperoned field trips; assisted at various school functions like open houses

Evanston, Il

Oversaw and implemented before- and after-school enrichment programs at John W. Garvy School and William J. Onahan SchoolSupervised Right at School educators and assisted them in the implementation of curriculum; identified and responded to student needs; initiated and facilitated communication with parents, teachers, and staff

South Elgin, Il

Classes taught: 11th Grade English, 12th Grade EnglishProvided structured and academically demanding curriculumProvided ACT prep during junior English classesParticipated in planning meetings at the team and school level; attended monthly PD

South Elgin, Il

Classes taught: 9th Grade English, 9th Grade Honors English, NewspaperTaught in an integrated classroom (in conjunction with a special educator)Created and taught a three-week poetry unit for 9th Grade Honors English.Worked with co-teacher to create and implement lessons; used feedback from co-teacher to improve my own teaching practices; participated in planning meetings at the team and school level; attended monthly PD

Dekalb, Il

Classes taught: Engl103, Engl104In collaboration with two colleagues, created and taught a curriculum for Engl104 based on principles of video game design; presented the course design at the 2011 Computers and Writing Conference in Ann Arbor, MI

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Acting & Creative Writing