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Spokane, Washington, United States

Currently teaching high school English language arts

Spokane Valley, Washington, United States

Developed constructive English Language Arts lessons and units within a hybrid learning environment that led to sustained improvement in student skills and performanceParticipated in a dynamic professional learning community and worked alongside colleagues in achieving departmental professional growth goalsWorked in partnership with parents, counselors, administrators, and other teachers to provide targeted support and guidance to help students find lasting successAssisted with a variety of programs within the school, including coaching athletes with special needs in cross country and mentoring students through the 9th Grade Success Team

Spokane, Washington, United States

Successfully taught social studies classes at the high school level, focusing on differentiating material, improving student literacy, and developing strong relationships with studentsAligned engaging content with Common Core State Standards and Washington State K-12 Learning Standards for Social Studies to produce challenging and student-driven learning opportunitiesUtilized culturally responsive teaching techniques to establish a brave, equitable, community-focused classroom where students felt respected and knownWorked in partnership with counselors, administrators, and other teachers to provide targeted support and assistance to help students find sustained successCreated a streamlined online curriculum and remotely taught our World History classes, while communicating closely with students and parents daily

Spokane, Washington

Effectively taught students of varying abilities in elementary, middle, and high school classroomsUtilized effective classroom management skills and maintained classroom disciplineFollowed and prepared appropriate lesson plans, while also adapting instruction for individual student differencesFulfilled other responsibilities as assigned by the building administration

Mbabane, Eswatini

Taught weekly life skills classes at local high school with topics covering health, HIV/AIDS, study skills, etc, to classes of 40-60 studentsCollaborated closely with teachers to develop BRO (Boys Reaching Out) clubs at the high school and primary school where students learned about leadership, self-esteem, relationships, and other topics, while also attending regional and national gatheringsFacilitated a Grassroot Soccer camp and weekly club for 40 students that used interactive lessons to deliver information on HIV/AIDS and life skillsWrote and managed a PEPFAR (President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief) Grant of over $1000 to create a functioning library at local primary school that benefitted 600 students and 18 teachersCoordinated a successful HIV testing event with over 250 people in attendance, many engaging activities and presentations, and over 60 people choosing to get tested for HIV

Bellingham, Washington Area

Helped run a successful before and after school program for children grades K-5, developing strong relationships and rapport with students.Planned and executed a variety of events, including a fundraiser 5k race that raised over $8000 with 250 registrants, an award winning parade float, and multiple engaging community events for families in our program.Prepared and coordinated two unique middle school travel camps, while also helping develop a full summer of engaging week long camps for elementary students.Served as the assistant to the summer camp director and performed a variety of tasks including recruiting, marketing, and staff correspondence, as well as helping run and coordinate nine weeks of camps with over 175 children every day.Created a successful new running program that consisted of leading and coaching 2nd-5th graders through various running activities, trainings, field trips, and lessons.

Greater Seattle Area

Providing great service and expert advice to REI members and guests.

Greater Seattle Area

Help lead field trips and teach kids about boats and maritime activities!

Directed successful college radio station that reached record levels of listenership and student involvement through exciting programming and events. Led staff of seven people on a wide array of tasks, including a concert attended by over 300 students, staff, and community members.

Greater Seattle Area

Developed a successful social media platform that included regular blog entries, vlogs, and facebook contests. Reached out and made new contacts for the future of KSPU.

Master In Teaching, Secondary Education And Teaching

Endorsements: Social Studies, English Language Arts

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Activities and Societies: Cross Country/Track, Student Government, Radio StationPolitical Science & Economics