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Lab Manager, HHS Established systems to help students to take care of themselves, including built-in breaks, goal setting, and progress logs to keep them on trackTutored students one-on-one on a variety of topics including: English, algebra, health, geography, geometry, and test-taking skillsTaught students life skills such as personal finances, effective communication, and managing their emotionsFacilitated classroom discussions on topics such as loyalty, honesty, human rights, and moralityAccommodated a diverse group of students to meet their unique needsLeadership ExperienceLead the credit recovery team and ensured continuity among classrooms Attended trainings on behalf of our team, and shared important information with colleaguesManaged scheduling and helped find substitutes when needed Lead parent-student-teacher conferences to ensure student successProactively helped Associate Principal with tasks when his workload expandedCreated a positive work environment by organizing a running group, and weekly kudos to encourage teachers and staff who are doing fantastic workSupported students by attending their events such as: basketball games, color guard performances, and choir showsLearned an entire online system within a month of being hired, mostly independentlyCollaborated with instructional coach and colleague to revamp credit recovery processes such as student notebooks, systems, and class normsHandled extreme student behavior situations with care and calm Motivated at-risk students to complete work and graduate on timeListened intently to and accommodated students with unstable home lives to ensure they felt seen and understood

Designed and implemented stimulating, 83-minute lessons on topics such as how to read closely, analyze language, and how to write effective academic essaysRegularly wrote to and met with leaders in the district, including the superintendent, board of trustees, chief academic officer, principal, and dean of instruction to discuss issues of equity, censorship, and safety of staff and students.Coached and provided emotional support to swimmers during practice and at swim meets. Provided a safe environment for each and every student to be seen, heard, and loved (Brene Brown and Susan David enthusiast)Collaborated with a PLC to provide students with innovative rubrics, slides, and engaging activitiesGave feedback and met with students one-on-one to foster growth in their writingReceived feedback from regular “drop-in” visits from administratorsSelf-reflected to adapt instruction to best suit the needs of my students Established meaningful relationships with students and athletes to create a safe and positive environmentFostered a growth-minded classroom where students ask questions and help each other learnCommunicated with students and parents regarding upcoming projects and other important information Maintained and updated Google Classroom to share upcoming agenda and activities with parents, students, and colleagues Remained calm while facilitating challenging conversations with parents Listened earnestly to parents and students in order to provide meaningful classroom experiencesGained new skills quickly, and adapted as state standards were updated and new technology was introduced Analyzed student data to adjust instruction in accordance with students’ needsDesigned, collaborated, and facilitated staff development on diversity and inclusion Regularly checked-in with a new teachers to offer resources, advice, and supportHelped build students’ self-love through community and journaling

Motivated and supported 45 high school swimmers.Communicated with teachers, parents, and swimmers about upcoming meets and events.Supported swimmers by preparing them mentally for their races.

Created scaffolded and differentiated lessons that align with TEKS to meet the needs of my students Motivated students through a lens of social emotional learning (SEL)Collaborated with students through restorative justice circles

Worked in a high-quality, fast-paced environment. Exceptional guest experience training.

Implemented biweekly English language lessons with students ages five to eighteenAssisted in multidisciplinary bilingual classes with six teachers and five subjectsHosted a weekly poetry club to assist bilingual sophomores in learning English

Prioritized guest experience in a restaurant environmentStarted a recycling program at the restaurant to recycle clean, unused paper products to promote sustainability