- Leads all aspects of programme implementation and evaluation for diverse and dynamic portfolio of over 300 authorized IB programmes in the Northeast and Midwest - Advises, coaches and differentiates support for district and school leadership, helping to guide them understanding and implementing effective practices for all students to flourish- Creates compelling and relevant professional development opportunities for the IB Global Conferences, IB associations and networks, IBEN and… Show more - Leads all aspects of programme implementation and evaluation for diverse and dynamic portfolio of over 300 authorized IB programmes in the Northeast and Midwest - Advises, coaches and differentiates support for district and school leadership, helping to guide them understanding and implementing effective practices for all students to flourish- Creates compelling and relevant professional development opportunities for the IB Global Conferences, IB associations and networks, IBEN and schools on topics including: system-level support, storytelling to drive change, supporting programme development planning, programme evaluation, and school-wide adoption of IB programmes- Collaborates as an IB World Schools team member for the IB’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Global Advisory Group, Strategy Group, and Schools Office Group Show less

• Lead professional development sessions at University of Illinois at Chicago focusing on writing pedagogy• Areas of focus include: argumentative writing, working with and writing informational text, incorporating technology into the writing process, writing to learn

-Facilitate effective team collaboration with a focus on horizontal articulation,vertical articulation and IB unit development-Lead collaborative instructional planning and curriculum development withprofessional colleagues, including the creation of IB curriculum units andassessments-Support the development and understanding of the IB Assessment philosophywith the students, staff and families-Lead collaborative instructional planning and curriculum development… Show more -Facilitate effective team collaboration with a focus on horizontal articulation,vertical articulation and IB unit development-Lead collaborative instructional planning and curriculum development withprofessional colleagues, including the creation of IB curriculum units andassessments-Support the development and understanding of the IB Assessment philosophywith the students, staff and families-Lead collaborative instructional planning and curriculum development through thecycle of inquiry-Collaborate on the school leadership team and keep the team regularly informedon current work and updates-Support department chairs on identified needs and goals-Support individual teachers based on need and coaching through curriculumdevelopment-Provide mentoring and induction to new faculty into the IB philosophy andpractice-Coordinate and deliver ongoing school-based and district-based professionaldevelopment through horizontal and vertical articulation-Engage and support colleagues in analyzing and interpreting multiple sources forstudent, educator and school data to determine curriculum needs-Inform staff on matters related to the IB MYP and all new/revised IB MYPpublications-Ensure all IB Principles and Practices are in place, particularly during evaluation-Support 6th grade transition and engage sixth grade families in the IB Philosophy-Facilitate the culminating 8th grade IB Community Project in alignment with IBrequirements-Update the Board of Education through written board reports and presentations Show less

• Organize and lead professional development workshops for school administrators, coordinators, and teachers from across the state. Workshops include: “Aligning CCSS to IB Criteria”, “Breaking Down the Language and Literature Guide”, “Breaking Down the Theory of Knowledge Subject Guide”, “Coordinator as Coach”, “Evaluation and Curriculum Review with Building Quality Curriculum”, “Reflective Writing Across the Curriculum”, “Vertical Alignment”.

• Lead all aspects of the MYP, including instructional planning, curriculum and assessment development, course scheduling, training and professional development, and staffing.• Assist in DP coordination including leading professional development, curriculum and assessment alignment and development, course scheduling, and staffing.• Create inquiry activities for teachers that leads them to make successful instructional choices. • Collaborate closely with the Extended Essay and… Show more • Lead all aspects of the MYP, including instructional planning, curriculum and assessment development, course scheduling, training and professional development, and staffing.• Assist in DP coordination including leading professional development, curriculum and assessment alignment and development, course scheduling, and staffing.• Create inquiry activities for teachers that leads them to make successful instructional choices. • Collaborate closely with the Extended Essay and Creativity, Action, Service supervisor to support students and staff.• Work with members of the Academic Leadership Team to write, monitor and implement all aspects of our strategic plan.• Analyze data from both PSAT and DP exams to inform instructional decisions.• Coordinate the Personal Project for Grade 10 students. Show less

• Lead instructor for the Language and Literature and Theory of Knowledge departments, responsible for vertical teaming and curricular alignment across grades 6-12. • Create curriculum and assessments for grades 6, 10, 11, and 12.• Partner and collaborate with teachers to create interdisciplinary learning experiences across subjects.• Mentor and support new Language and Literature teachers. • Established and manage Poetry Out Loud! school-wide poetry competition for students in… Show more • Lead instructor for the Language and Literature and Theory of Knowledge departments, responsible for vertical teaming and curricular alignment across grades 6-12. • Create curriculum and assessments for grades 6, 10, 11, and 12.• Partner and collaborate with teachers to create interdisciplinary learning experiences across subjects.• Mentor and support new Language and Literature teachers. • Established and manage Poetry Out Loud! school-wide poetry competition for students in grades 9-12. Show less

Provide quality feedback reports for school submitting unit plans for Language and Literature

• Coached teachers in writing curriculum and instructional strategies. • Led professional development workshops for MYP coordinators across Chicago Public Schools.• Mentored and train new MYP coordinators.• Led professional learning communities and professional development workshops for all middle school grades.• Worked with members of the Instructional Leadership Team to write, monitor and implement all aspects of our Continuous Improvement Work Plan.• Partnered with… Show more • Coached teachers in writing curriculum and instructional strategies. • Led professional development workshops for MYP coordinators across Chicago Public Schools.• Mentored and train new MYP coordinators.• Led professional learning communities and professional development workshops for all middle school grades.• Worked with members of the Instructional Leadership Team to write, monitor and implement all aspects of our Continuous Improvement Work Plan.• Partnered with community and international organizations to bring authentic learning experiences to our students including the Old Town School of Folk Music, UNICEF, Climate Cycle, and Let’s Move!• Collaborated with school counselor on preparing our students for high school by promoting IB high schools, organizing the area high school fair, taking students to high schools to visit, and assisting parents with the high school application process.• Coordinated service projects for teachers, students, families, and community members.• Wrote, edited, and took photos for school newsletters and the Locke School website.• Sponsored National Junior Honor Society, Garden and Green Team, IB Student Advisory Panel.• Co-taught and wrote curriculum for IB MYP Year 1 Language and Literature. Show less

• Taught and designed inquiry-based learning experiences for English 10H and English 11• Collaborated with colleagues on skills-based curriculum, assessments, and rubrics• Utilized assessment data from Mastery Manager and EPAS to drive instructional decisions• Developed and maintained positive interactions with students, parents, faculty, and the community to create a culture of inclusion• Coached Slam Poetry Team• Organized Poetry Out Loud! poetry recitation contest for… Show more • Taught and designed inquiry-based learning experiences for English 10H and English 11• Collaborated with colleagues on skills-based curriculum, assessments, and rubrics• Utilized assessment data from Mastery Manager and EPAS to drive instructional decisions• Developed and maintained positive interactions with students, parents, faculty, and the community to create a culture of inclusion• Coached Slam Poetry Team• Organized Poetry Out Loud! poetry recitation contest for over 30 classrooms and trained teachers on poetry pedagogy• In the process of becoming a Google Certified Educator Show less

• Most recently taught and designed student-centered learning experiences for Pre-AP English II and Pre-IB English II to sophomores• Previously taught English I to 8th grade gifted students in the Taft Academic Center, English II to general education students and diverse learners, and English III to general education students and diverse learners with a focus on critical thinking skills• Utilized assessment data to drive instructional decisions• Used multiple intelligences and… Show more • Most recently taught and designed student-centered learning experiences for Pre-AP English II and Pre-IB English II to sophomores• Previously taught English I to 8th grade gifted students in the Taft Academic Center, English II to general education students and diverse learners, and English III to general education students and diverse learners with a focus on critical thinking skills• Utilized assessment data to drive instructional decisions• Used multiple intelligences and differentiation to help all students master essential skills• Developed and maintained positive interactions with students, parents, faculty, and the community to create a culture of inclusion• Collaborated with colleagues to create Common Core State Standards-aligned curriculum, lesson plans, and assessments• Curriculum lead for the implementation of the Middle Years Programme for the Language and Literature Department• Modeled and shared best practices for writing pedagogy as learned from the Chicago Area Writing Project• Promoted digital citizenship by fostering positive and responsible use of technology• Lead students in creative writing projects for National Novel Writing Month• Sponsored Incito, Taft’s literary magazine, in addition to the Knitting Club, the Meatless Mondays Service Project, and the Taft Turf Club Show less

Worked directly with clients on media planning, reporting and analytics; recommended strategies for future campaigns; managed campaign budgets; trained new team members

·Planned, executed, purchased, and reported on interactive media plans for Mercedes-Benz to meet varying objectives·Analyzed data on macro and micro levels to formulate campaign recommendations and strategies to ensure strong results·Managed relationships with key search partners; collaborated and created search strategies for individual campaigns and markets·Trained team members on planning tools and best practices

Conducted automotive-specific market research for national sales team; reported and analyzed both website and advertising metrics; created consumer behavior reporting for clients and made strategic recommendations for future advertising buys

Edited and produced images for www.cars.com; helped negotiate new partnerships for video providers; edited online video; assisted in web page production; managed and cataloged photos for an internal database

Created, edited and wrote content for chicagohistory.org; designed graphics and edited photos; managed relationships with outside vendors