Teacher Coaching: Conduct formal and informal observations of classrooms. Complete biannual reviews of classrooms. Supervise teachers and assistant teachers. Strategize with teachers to incorporate new classroom management techniques and develop support plans for students. Lead all-staff meetings regarding important school-wide updates.Curriculum Development: Ensure that lesson plans are created and implemented according to Sonnets Academy's curriculum objectives. Provide teachers with… Show more Teacher Coaching: Conduct formal and informal observations of classrooms. Complete biannual reviews of classrooms. Supervise teachers and assistant teachers. Strategize with teachers to incorporate new classroom management techniques and develop support plans for students. Lead all-staff meetings regarding important school-wide updates.Curriculum Development: Ensure that lesson plans are created and implemented according to Sonnets Academy's curriculum objectives. Provide teachers with resources and detailed feedback regarding monthly lesson plans and other materials. Support developmental progress based on observations and ongoing assessment of each child.Family Engagement: Plan and execute family events throughout the school year. Distribute weekly classroom recaps and monthly lesson plans and newsletters to families electronically. Interact directly with families in person and via phone and email to answer questions regarding school policies, children's development, and more. Show less

Developed and managed implementation of unique, innovative, and educational after-school programming by partnering with over 40 companies at 10 CPS locations. Used new strategies to reinvigorate programming resulting in 29% increase in programs running and over 3,000 students served. Regularly collaborated with school administration to determine and meet specific programming requests. Maintained consistent personal contact with parents, staff, and company owners. Created and distributed… Show more Developed and managed implementation of unique, innovative, and educational after-school programming by partnering with over 40 companies at 10 CPS locations. Used new strategies to reinvigorate programming resulting in 29% increase in programs running and over 3,000 students served. Regularly collaborated with school administration to determine and meet specific programming requests. Maintained consistent personal contact with parents, staff, and company owners. Created and distributed marketing materials for enrichment programming. Show less

Planned and facilitated programming for K-5 students throughout the Chicagoland area including coordinating logistics, securing staffing, and leading field trips. Collaborated with marketing department, staff, and school administrators to develop strategies to publicize and promote programming. Led J at School after-school program at a CPS elementary school, including planning and implementing curriculum, training and managing staff, communicating with administrators and parents, and supporting… Show more Planned and facilitated programming for K-5 students throughout the Chicagoland area including coordinating logistics, securing staffing, and leading field trips. Collaborated with marketing department, staff, and school administrators to develop strategies to publicize and promote programming. Led J at School after-school program at a CPS elementary school, including planning and implementing curriculum, training and managing staff, communicating with administrators and parents, and supporting and engaging student participants. Administered staff payroll using UltiPro software. Show less

Planned academic curriculum and led weekly team meetings. Hired and trained a team of teaching assistants. Developed relationships with families and regularly communicated with parents in person, by phone, and electronically. Planned and organized special classroom events, including ordering necessary supplies. Office responsibilities included managing and directing phone calls, greeting clients, and responding to inquiries.

Independently researched and wrote materials for EFL resources.

Developed curriculum and led activities for multiple courses for children ages 3-6 and 11-14.

Completed an 8-month contract in Lannemezan, France through TAPIF (the Teaching Assistant Program in France). Instructed middle and high school students on grammar, pronunciation, reading comprehension, and writing skills. Created lesson plans based on the needs and skill levels of students.

Tutored second and fifth grade students as part of an after-school program for at-risk students and English language learners. Assisted with homework completion, spelling/grammar comprehension, and development of time management skills.

Organized and analyzed collected data using SPSS software. Conducted independent research to assist professor's classroom instruction.