Stephen Straus Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, United States

● Collaborate with Clinical Resident Coach and collaborative teacher to support 120+ students with a wide range of learning and language exceptionalities in a Title I urban environment● Create 8th grade team curriculum with feedback from Clinical Resident Coach using backwards planning for assessments, lesson plans, and materials including slideshows, worksheets, and activities● Develop positive relationships with staff, students, and families by attending extracurricular activities and interacting with families at events and through regular contact

Oklahoma City

● Taught 90+ students in a low-income, bilingual, high-need urban environment● Achieved the highest level of mastery among TFA ELA corps member teachers in Oklahoma City and among ELA teachers at school site on Teach for America summative semester assessments● Recognized by principal and staff for implementing student-centered learning activities and creating a positive learning environment

Zaragoza Area, Spain

● Created lessons emphasizing student interaction to aid in language comprehension for English learners ranging from ages 11-20 ● Expanded English communication skills through small group and one-on-one interaction● Received positive feedback on lesson plans and student interactions

Richmond, Virginia Area

● Processed claims submitted by businesses and individuals for the Bayer CropScience, Gulf Coast Claims Facility, and Deepwater Horizon Settlements● Conducted fraud investigations, tax discrepancy analysis, and assisted team trainings● Performed quality control on work performed by fellow employees

Richmond, Virginia

● Developed and facilitated weekly educational workshops and student organization programs● Served as point of contact and advisor on University policies for +440 student organizations ● Oversaw the management of an office room, supplies, and supervision of five student employees

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science And History

Activities and Societies: The Monroe Park Campus Student Government Association, The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, The Interfraternity.

Bachelor'S Degree, History