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• Coordinate and facilitate curriculum planning for the ELA and Social Studies department, including the development of assessments, instructional routines, and cross-curricular lessons• Coordinate activities related to assessments, data collection, data analysis and reflection• Schedule and facilitate classroom intervisitations to evaluate implementation of department-wide initiatives and ensure consistency of instruction• Schedule, facilitate and document meetings within the ELA and Social Studies departments• Work in conjunction with appropriate administrators regarding the selection, purchase and maintenance of instructional materials and supplies by specifically prioritizing budget requests to avoid unnecessary duplications, obtaining quotes from appropriate vendors, providing administrators with bids/quotes for input and purchase• Serve as a liaison between appropriate administrators and department members

Secondary special education teacher in Social Studies classrooms at a rural school district in New York State. I use my knowledge of evidence-based practices and various learning needs, as well as my experience with integrating technology into curriculum to create engaging lessons accessible to all students.• Develop and implement individualized education plans that include specific academic and socio-emotional goals for students with disabilities• Develop and monitor individual learning plans that support students in meeting annual academic, social and emotional goals aligned to their post-secondary plans• Collaborate with general education teachers to develop and modify curriculums spanning grades 7-12 to ensure successful implementation of student learning plans• Research and implement evidence-based practices to support all learners in accessing materials across in-person and remote settings• Provide explicit and direct instruction to remediate and advance skills based on regular assessment data

Lecturer in Education at Hartwick College, a small, liberal arts college in Oneonta, New York. EDUC 377 focuses on the role of assessment in the special education process, including the development of individualized education programs (IEPs).• Design and implement course to college students in teacher preparation program in order to develop their knowledge and skills related to assessment and IEPs • Facilitate discussions related to the legal, ethical and equitable implications of assessment in special education• Manage course materials and assignments using d2L (learning management system)• Evaluate student work and provide timely feedback

Researcher for education-focused project. I leveraged my knowledge of K-12 public schools and my data-collection skills to support the development of a database of for a client-directed project.• Collaborated with various teams and stakeholders remotely to plan implementation, set weekly goals and evaluate progress-to-goals of project• Researched, analyzed and extracted information from K-12 public school websites • Prepared, input and reviewed information into a database • Communicated challenges with supervisors and identified solutions to make the research process more efficient and reduce errors within the database• Met weekly and monthly deadlines to support and advance the project's implementation timeline

Peer Collaborative Teacher - Strategize and plan professional development sessions and action plans to address teacher and student needs. • Engaged in a rigorous leadership training program to develop the core skills and essential understandings of instructional leadership.• Designed and led professional learning sessions for colleagues in collaboration with Administration to support school-wide goals and initiatives.• Managed, coached and mentored multiple teacher teams across departments.• Facilitated professional collaboration among teacher teams using technology and research-based protocols for adult learning.Social Studies Department Lead - Manage, plan, direct and monitor the goals, instructional priorities and pedagogical practices of the Social Studies Department. • Increased school-wide student performance in Social Studies 23% as measured by Regents exam pass rates • Trained teachers to move towards technology-infused, inquiry-based, and student-centered instruction.• Created, reviewed and revised curriculum to increase alignment with changes to state standards, school-based initiatives and blended learning techniques. • Strengthened professional development for teachers by securing learning partnerships with outside organizations.Special Education Teacher - Develop and implement individualized education plans that include specific academic and socio-emotional goals for students with disabilities. • Collaborate with general education teachers to design and implement multiple entry points and methods for students to access information and demonstrate their learning.• Balanced whole-group, small-group and individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.• Developed school-wide practices for supporting student learning and participation in the classroom, including technology-based reading and writing strategies and discussion protocols.

• Helped develop pedagogical knowledge and experience of a Pre-Service Teacher by hosting them in my classroom for a semester • Trained and evaluated Pre-Service Teacher using Danielson Framework for teaching• Implemented Framework and observation practices to collect data and provide specific, actionable feedback • Leveraged a variety of coaching methods to support Pre-Service Teacher in delivering effective and highly effective instruction• Used data tools to monitor and track trends in Pre-Service Teacher's progress-to-goal; communicated progress to key stakeholders, including Teacher and NYCTC Staff

• Selected from nearly 60,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools.• Participated in intensive summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement.• Taught summer school program run by TFA for students in New York public and charter schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers.• Engaged in professional development activities, including seminars, group discussions, workshops, readings and 'learning teams' specific to my teaching license area.

Lead instruction in classrooms of 15 to 20 students. Delivered lesson plans provided by the teacher and ensured students remained engaged and focused throughout the class period. Supported student understanding through various scaffolds and probing questions.

Organized, trained, and managed a ten-member team in the implementation of a bank-wide records research and clean-up project.• Coordinated the transition of bank loan records to a digital platform.• Co-developed and wrote training curricula to maintain an accurate digital records-keeping system to track and retrieve loan collateral records.• Trained other team members in the implementation of the new system and the research/verification of current records.• Communicated project updates with senior management.• Assisted with revision and updating of records using database applications.

Assisted with massive data project to revise and update bank loan records using web-based research and database applications.