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Develop English language curriculum for kids Pre-K through Middle SchoolPlan, edit, and publish curriculum to 9,000+ studentsUse Google Suite and Slack to communicate and create lessons centered around reading, speaking, listening, and writing EnglishSelf-motivated and sets own schedule to meet deadlines and high expectations

Johnston, Iowa, United States

ELL TeacherLead professional development to staff of 60+ on culturally responsive teaching, English standards and expectations, and educate staff members on SIOP strategiesTeach non-proficient readers how to decode words, develop fluency, and increase comprehension in short and long texts, including increasing MAP scores by 20+ pointsCreate and manage student and adult master schedules using digital toolsAnalyze, deconstruct, and align 8/9th grade math, science, and English standards to best support ELL studentsUse Google Suite, PearDeck, Nearpod, and other digital tools to encourage student-centered and student-led learning in an Apple certified classroomInstruction Learning Team MemberDiscuss and implement building-wide instructional practicesLead small book study group, focused on building student-teacher relationshipsData-led conversations focused on improving school performance and moraleEquity Team LeadImplement building-wide equity initiatives focused on student inputPresent professional development on equity best practices for middle schoolData-led conversations focused on improving equity in Johnston schools

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

McCombs Middle School ESL Teacher (6th-8th Grade)Differentiated learning and supported high-need, culturally diverse students in Title I schoolImproved phonics and reading skills in non-proficient readersAdministered large-scale testing, including ISASP, MAP, and ELPAFocused on student-led learning using technology-based curriculum in both a hybrid and a 100% virtual classroomUsed 6th-8th grade ELA standards for grade-level English literatureCo-taught English literature, math, and science in 6th to 8th gradesTrained in SIOP, WICOR, AVID, Orton-Gillingham, and MarzanoContent DeveloperDeveloped courses for 2,000 students using Canvas and Microsoft TeamsTested course elements for functionality and accessibilitySelected appropriate text and multimedia materials for courses aligned to curricular goals and district expectations for IB and state standardsEnsured courses met the standard of rigor, can be navigated autonomously, and utilized the capabilities of the LMSMiddle School PLC and Team LeadLed ELL department meetings to identify struggling students, collaborated on units, created student schedules, and discussed areas of concernScheduled large-scale testing and analyzed testing dataTrained, supported, and mentored new ELL teachersFacilitated professional developments on culturally responsive teaching, best practices, and how to virtually manage expectations for ELLsDeveloped summative tests to be used in all grade levelsSubstitute TeacherConducted class in the absence of the lead teacher in various middle and high schools across the districtMaintained records of attendance, grades, and other classroom happenings for teachers and other personnel

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Designed custom closetsEducated buyers on products and generated $40,000 in closet salesUsed Salesforce to document and track sales, follow up with customers, and target potential clients

Somdet District, Kalasin, Thailand

Taught English to 6th through 12th grade students in rural Thailand, focusing on speaking and listening skillsFacilitated small group, advanced English language and culture classes for students traveling abroad for college

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Taught kickboxing, kettlebells, plyometrics, and PilatesOrganized and encouraged small groups for various races, weekly weigh-ins and fitness testsSold $1000 in supplements monthly to members

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Commissions CounselorDetermined and paid commissions to licensed financial agentsCreated system to automate monthly insurance information updates Communicated sensitive information through email and phoneCustomer Service RepresentativeCompleted up to 100 calls a day in a busy inbound call center with a 97% Quality Assurance ratingSubmitted mutual fund trades on the New York Stock ExchangeWorked in small team to implement Salesforce to 300 different representatives across two worksitesUsed Salesforce to track trades, customer information, and share information between different areas of the organization

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd

Master'S Degree, Education

Endorsements: ESL (K-12), English/Language Arts (5-12), Journalism (5-12)

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Radio And Television

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), American Government And Politics (United States)