2011 - present Science Teacher• Taught fifth, sixth, and seventh grade science according to the NC Essential Standards• Participated in professional development for 2 hours each Friday• Initiated and organized weekly team newsletter for 5th/6th grade team to improve teacher-parent communication

• Taught sixth and seventh grade science according to the NC Essential Standards• Taught a computers elective for one semester• Lead a literacy intervention group for two semesters• Participated in professional development for 2 hours each Friday

2012 - present Grade Head. Summer administrator for eighth grade students• Managed 50 students and 12 teachers for the summer program• Planned and executed 3-day hiking field trip in the mountains of NC• Coordinated communication between parents, students, teachers• Redesigned the weekly career field trip into a summer career fair, drawing in representatives from 18 different careers to lead sessions for 150 students.2008 - 2010 Family Head Teacher. Team leader for 3 other teachers and 20 students• Tutored and followed students’ continued success and development throughout the academic year• Trained for 80+ hours in lesson planning, class management, diversity training, & learning theories• Developed and taught a 6-week science and elective curriculum to middle school students • Lead students on weekly field trips, including a 6th grade daytrip to Harker’s Island for 50 students2008 - 2010 Community Coordinator. • Organized and coordinated weekly group events for 36 teachers to build a strong community and support teamwork

• Participated in intensive summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. Simultaneously taught in summer school program run by Teach For America for students in Mississippi public schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers.