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Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Spearheaded the creation of a dynamic U.S. History curriculum, infusing creativity and originality into lesson plans.• Leveraged technology and certified-AVID methodologies to cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring comprehensive content delivery.• Pioneered an independent history/photography program, integrating daily historical concepts with artistic expression, resulting in the production of 200-225 original student artworks.• Developed and implemented robust learning targets, aligning instructional strategies to cater to the unique needs of a culturally diverse student body, including international students.• Orchestrated the management of content and lesson planning for six distinct classes, encompassing subjects such as World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Civics (Government/Economics), and Digital Photography.

Minneapolis, Mn

• Taught and developed creative, original U.S. History curriculum and utilized technology to deliver varying content to multiple student learning styles.• Delivered daily AVID strategies and concepts to maximize student understanding and preparation for post-secondary skill sets. AVID instruction certification as of July 2017.• Developed an independent and stand alone Photography program while teaching daily photography concepts that produced 200-225 displayed original students pieces of art on site.• Managed content strategy and lesson plan creation of four classes and a "Modern Issues" writing development class within oversight of the schools Professional Learning Community.• Facilitated learning, academic achievement and personal development by providing individualized instruction to adjudicated students age 13-20.

South Education Center Academy, Richfield, Mn

9th – 12th Grade: U.S. History, World History, Economics, U.S. Government, Geography• Managed content strategy and lesson plan creation of 5 classes simultaneously• Facilitated learning, academic achievement and personal development by providing individualized instruction• Developed original curriculum and utilized technology to deliver varying content to multiple student learning styles.

Isd #1 Mpls, Isd #283 St. Louis Park, Isd #271 Bloomington, Isd #276 Minnetonka

• Provided teacher instruction in elementary, middle and secondary classrooms district wide• Conducted assessments, evaluations and encouraged problem solving and cooperative learning• Developed conflict resolution skills while working with students of diverse and challenging backgrounds• Leveraged public speaking skills by executing daily lesson plans

Oak Grove Middle School - Isd #271 Bloomington, Mn

• Gained co-teaching and supplemental experience with a veteran teacher, while working with a diverse skill level of students.• Set learning targets, aligned instructional strategies and differentiate lessons to meets the needs of all students in the classroom.• Attended collaborative meetings between staff, administration, and outside agencies including daily meetings with the on-site Professional Learning Community (PLC).

St. Louis Park, Mn

• Delivered effective teacher instruction across middle and secondary classrooms throughout various school districts, demonstrating versatility and adaptability.• Utilized strong public speaking skills to effectively execute daily lesson plans, engaging students and facilitating learning experiences.• Acknowledged as the most sought-after substitute teacher in the district, accumulating over 5,500 hours of classroom experience, attesting to reliability, professionalism, and effectiveness.

Masters Of Arts In Teaching, Social Studies, 5-12

Literacy concentration

Mn Department Of Education Teaching Licensure Grades 5-12, Social Studies Teacher Education, 5-12

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Advertising Design