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Redwood City, California, United States

> Engage students with inquiry-based units relevant to current events in integrated 8th Grade classes; > Produce and deliver dynamic video lessons adapted from district curriculum to support high-quality distance learning and review during COVID health and safety protocols; > Build positive sense of community through organization of student-created weekly broadcasts; > Support selection of news stories and crafting of narrative flow that spoke to interests of school population; > Attune classroom to dynamic social and emotional needs of students returning to in-person learning.

Palo Alto,

> Managed rotating student teams to produce daily high-quality school-wide five-minute broadcasts as well as a full-color yearbook; > Supported selection of news stories and crafting of narrative flow that speaks to interests of school population; > Coordinated with students, coaches, parents, and staff to organize broadcast and yearbook coverage, interviews, production, and distribution; > Trained students in maintenance and creative use of journalism equipment, technology, and applications; > Collaborated with local news and radio stations to host training seminars, field trips, and develop a podcast; > Produced 20-minute year-end celebratory video and photo cards for all graduating 8th Graders; > Took up instruction of an English section as well as study skills elective classes as needed for staffing.

Campbell, Ca

> Engage students with inquiry-based units in integrated 8th Grade English classes;> Design curriculum to exceed Common Core guidelines (scores improve an average of 10% each year);> Implement school-wide initiatives for instruction and model cultural norms as a founding member of site Instructional Leadership Team;> Guide classroom technology integration as site Technology Liaison;> Develop final 8th Grade benchmark and graduation requirements as Grade Level Lead;> Organize meetings, press coverage, and publication for student Newspaper Club;> Support AVID cohort as 8th Grade English student contact;> Initiate contact with local high schools to ensure students are prepared for upcoming challenges.

Livermore, Ca

> Implemented self-designed pacing guides to scaffold exceptional student learning results; > Strategized lesson and unit adaptations to address shortcomings highlighted by state standardized testing; > Drafted University of California Regents-approved A–G course description; > Employed technology during instruction, practice, and assessment to support paperless curriculum;> Coordinated Community Service Club volunteering; served as liaison with Rotary Club.

Barrington, Il

> Optimized secondary student performance in class, finals, and college entrance exams; > Encouraged mastery of strategic test-taking and -decoding skills; > Built personalized curriculum based on individual strengths and needs.

Champaign, Il

> Executed interviews with University faculty, students, alumni, and other education-related contacts; > Drafted articles, annual reports, and other materials for Communications Group publications.

Chicago, Il

> Headed teams in advance planning, execution, and site logistics for multiple large-scale events; > Participated in strategic message development sessions and issues management for educational campaigns; > Drafted press releases, pitch letters, fact sheets, media advisories, calendar items, and award submissions.

Master Of Education With Certification, English Secondary Education

Bachelor Of Arts And Sciences, English