Maintain discipline in the classroom; create interactive lesson plans to engage and promote student learning; simplify lesson plans in line with state standards and grade level expectations Accommodate and differentiate lessons to ensure the success of all students and assist students to prepare for state examinations.Meet with parents parents and school administration in a professional capacity to present information gathered in team meetings in an effort tot improve student participation and elevate performance.

Provided intense training, coaching, and support to teaching fellows.Assisted teaching fellows differentiate lessons, engage challenging students and assess student work.Worked closely with Breakthrough Directors to ensure all teaching fellows receive the support needed to be effective teachers.

Created interactive lesson plans to engage and promote student learning.Assisted mentor-teacher with daily classroom activities and behavior management. Lead the classroom (5 periods, 100 students) in instruction with lessons aligning with state performance standards. Connected to school’s local community by planning, participating in, and supporting school sponsored events.

Enlisted this country’s most promising future leaders to ensure Teach for America maintained a strong presence on campus. Managed and executed highly-visible campaigns to ensure Teach for America’s strong presence on campus.

Planned, taught, and tracked student success in 7th grade Chemistry ClassCreated and taught an elective class that culminated in student-directed final projectsLed and participated in program sponsored co-curricular activities designed to promote student leadership skillsMentored and advised four studentsOrganized weekly events for groups up to 105 studentsInspired students to set and achieve short and long term goals, including the ultimate goal of attaining a four-year college education

Provided the first official welcome to all new University of Georgia students and helped them prepare for a successful beginning on campus.Served as group leader and mentor for over 500 new First-Year and Transfer students, and served as a resource for parents as well.