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Woodland Hills

*Perform teacher observations, folder checks, and evaluations; assist in development of curriculum, instruction, and assessments; train all new teachers; lead meetings for improvement of teaching strategies; research, organize, and provide new resources and materials for teachers; communicate with parents and school Director about student progress and challenges.*Facilitate essay workshops to prepare students for state exams and college classes.*Create syllabi, lesson plans, homework, classwork, tests and assessments, and projects for 7-12th grade English and Social Science classes that align with Common Core State Standards as well as individual student and teacher interests.

Surat Thani, Thailand

*Taught the subjects of Math, English, Science, and Health in the English language to students with little to no knowledge of English as part of a completely new program.*Independently created lesson plans for each class utilizing progressive teaching methods geared at engaging multiple intelligences and different types of learners (Kinesthetic, Visual, Audial ect.)*Collaborated with other teachers to create weekend camps twice a semester, spelling bees, and afterschool and holiday activities.*Wrote, administered, and graded mid-term and final examinations. *Created and instructed a once-a-week music club.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Envirnonment And Community, Social Science

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English, Literary Studies And Creative Writing

*Courses emphasized thorough research of literary topics; close analysis of texts; individual and group presentations; writing workshops.