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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Manages all aspects of LILI’s experiential learning programming and maintains a comprehensive program schedule and calendar to facilitate smooth execution of programming across partner schoolsSupports the Head of Programming in developing program strategy, particularly in the area ofcurriculum development and improvementManages and supervises all aspects of LILI’s Experiential Learning Fellowship, ensuring that the fellows remain highly motivated and effectiveConducts data evaluation and review, especially feedback from staff and teachers, student evaluations and participation

Used Jolly Phonics and SRA Reading programs to teach phonetic awareness, reading fluency and comprehension Implemented Saxon Math Kindergarten curriculum to teach foundational mathematics conceptsIncorporated Creative Curriculum, Montessori Method, and Reggio Emilia practices where applicableFacilitated online learning for Phonics, Reading, Writing, Math Science and Social Studies curriculums via Google Suite when the building is closed due to weather or covid concernsDifferentiated lessons when needed to give all students access to the curriculum, regardless of disability, instructional level, English proficiency or level of interest in the subject.Assessed and evaluated student performance in all core subjects, as well as self-help and socioemotional skills; facilitates parent-teacher conferences to discuss said performanceConducted observations for prospective students

Collaborated with education team in order to research and schedule engaging and educational field trips that were an extension of the camp’s weekly themesCreated and distributed schedules and instructions related to field trips for teachers and parents to reference. Distributed, collected and organized all safety waivers where applicable Coordinated transportation to and from field trip locationsHandled all financial aspects of booking trips; organized receipts and reimbursement forms that needed to be submitted to the accounting department in a timely fashionServed as main point of contact for all trips and acted as day-of coordinator or chaperone when needed

Laurel, Md

Awarded “Teacher of the Quarter” for Summer 2019Used Early Foundations Curriculum to plan and implement lessons for children ages 2-3 years oldCreated a safe and welcoming learning environment for students; teaches, models, and reinforces: daily living, social-emotional, and problem solving skillsAdministered quarterly developmental assessments for each student; organizes and updates student portfolios according to NAEYC requirements; addresses parents’ developmental questions and concerns after student assessments

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Used pull-out/push-in method to assist English Language Learners (grades 9-12) with English acquisition and developed day-to-day curriculum based upon WIDA standards• Planned and facilitated in-house professional development sessions revolving around differentiation/inclusion for teachers of English Language Learners• Served as SGA Coordinator and Student Events Logistics Manager; helped organize Homecoming events and programming, amongst other student-driven events led by the Student Government Association• Used books by and about people of color to engage students, encourage dialogue, and broaden perspectives about reading • Monitored/Updated students profiles on the ELLevation Educaton website/database

Organized student survey to gather and implement ideas for Spirit Week and the Homecoming DanceManaged Homecoming Court Pageant rehearsals, student voting, design of winners’ sashes, purchase orders, booking hosts and entertainment, and planning the order of the programSupervised DJ, photo booth rental, and ticket sales on the day-ofCollaborated with the alumni association in order to include traditions in the programming Designed posters and tickets; operated ticket sales

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Used Common Core State Standards to plan and implement lessons for Language Arts and Math, while using a Montessori approach to teaching Science and Social Studies• Used supplemental resources and technology to prepare 3rd grade students for PARCC testing• Collaborated with school community on fundraising and partnership opportunities• Used technology to monitor and assess students’ progress with iReady, Clever, and Lexia learning programs• Created differentiated lesson plans and instructions for students who needed various supports• Modeled the Montessori values of “grace and courtesy”, which encouraged health and safety practices, social-emotional development, and positive interactions within the school community

Madison, Nj

Reads incoming submissions as assigned by TLR Assistant Editor Assesses content of submissions Determines whether or not submissions are suitable for TLRWrites relevant feedback for submissions based on strengths, weaknesses, overall appeal

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Organized program outline pertaining to the application for the Spring 2018 Writers Workshop grant funded by DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities• Maintained communications with local colleges and universities for program engagement • Researched, wrote, and applied for arts grants • Curated media for PEN/Faulkner social media pages• Hosted visiting authors during Writers In Schools visits • Wrote and edited PEN/Faulkner newsletters• Sold books at PEN/Faulkner events

Tamsui, New Taipei City, Taiwan

• Used Oxford American English curriculum to teach 2nd Grade English, Phonics, and Reading to English as a Second Language (ESL) students• Conducted bi-annual parent teacher conferences to discuss students' triumphs, challenges, and useful at-home resources• Prepared and administered subject tests; developed and administered formal reading comprehension and speaking assessments• Used Google Drive to write and share weekly lesson plans and quarterly exams with management• Provided an immersive English-language environment for ESL students, which included visual, tactile, and auditory aids

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Developed content focused on education, finance, health and wellness, and other topics as they pertained to millennial interestsProduced content weekly and used Squarespace.com to upload, format and edit articles Operated the @Genyize Twitter page and participated in weekly TweetChatsResearched information relevant to current articles/projects, and attended weekly editorial meetings via Google Hangouts

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Created safe, welcoming, learning environment for studentsPlanned age appropriate and engaging curriculum activities for toddlers ages 12-18 monthsTaught, modeled and reinforced daily living, social-emotional, and problem solving skillsCompleted seasonal assessments and consulted parents during conferences to discuss their child’s progress and concerns

• Coached students to win 1st Place at the 2014-15 Colegio Continental Spelling Bee• Planned and taught Macmillan/McGraw-Hill curriculum-based lessons for 4th grade English as a Second Language (ESL) students in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies• Used English curriculum books as an opportunity to teach students about notable events in American culture and history • Developed alternative and effective lessons for students with intellectual disabilities• Designed projects that incorporated reading comprehension, critical thinking, research, writing, and speaking skills

Provided 1:1 assistance to a student with an intellectual disability● Taught arithmetic and phonetic skills in order accomplish goals as articulated in student’sIndividual Education Plan (IEP); kept data on skills being practiced● Attended sessions/worked with Behavior Specialist, Occupational Therapist, and SpeechTherapist to fulfill IEP goals; documented behavior data

Provided clean, safe environment for the children to play in after school● Prepared and served snacks● Reinforced skills learned throughout the day (letters, colors, numbers, shapes, etc)● Enforced rules and rewarded positive behavior● Vacuumed, wiped down tables, and locked up classroom at the end of the day

Shadowed maternity home and pregnancy center directors● Baby-sat for residents of the maternity home when needed (ages 4 weeks – 3 years old) andran errands with the residents of the maternity home● Counseled clients of the pregnancy center when they needed: outside (housing, counseling,childcare, medical, etc.) resources, and/or materials (diapers, wipes, clothes, formula, etc.)for their babies● Sorted donations and client files, entered client information into filing database, bookedpregnancy center appointments (in person and over the phone)

Master’S Degree, Creative Writing

Worked towards completing my very first manuscript while learning about the elements of craft, reading like a writer, and implementing.

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Development And Family Studies, General

Activities and Societies: Chancellor's Leadership Access Student Program, The Capital Players (theatre group), Vole (Penn State Ballet).