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Tutored elementary-, middle- and high-schoolers and undergrads in test prep, study strategies, and reading/writing skills

A premier tutoring service for reading/writing and learning difference instruction.

• Played key role in redesigning and launching the new BATDC.org website• Designed and facilitated multi-session Blended Learning Workshop for independent school faculty • Contributed to the development of social media strategy and maintain the organization’s social networks• Wrote and managed BATDC.org blog and maintain other website content• Perform ongoing technology support for the BATDC’s Executive Director

• Oversaw and administered the implementation of the school’s first-year 1:1 iPad program• Helped craft Acceptable Use Policy, Student Responsibility Pledge and proper care procedures• Coordinated with administration on policy decisions; acted as liaison between administration and faculty• Researched and evaluated apps and other educational technologies for teachers to use in their classrooms• Constructed and presented demonstrations and other professional development sessions for faculty• Facilitated campus visits for teams from app developers• Communicated with parents regarding policy and procedure, device damage, improper use, etc.• Designed and implemented digital citizenship/responsibility "boot camps" for parents and students• Assisted students with frequent digital citizenship lessons and app demos, troubleshooting, etc.• Worked with the Green Council to propose, organize and conduct a school-wide paperless initiative

My primary responsibilities involved teaching a year-long 9th grade course as an introduction to English literature and writing, as well as a series of upper-division electives including poetry and short story workshops and an advanced course on 20th-century poetry. I also had responsibilities with a number of extracurricular activities, including coaching the Mock Trial team and advising Poetry Club. My secondary professional role at the school was as an unofficial technology specialist, working not only to integrate iPads and other programs into my own courses, but also to promote and assist with technological innovations across the school's curriculum.

- Individual and small-group tutoring of students K-8, in reading, writing and math- Private sessions instructing SpellRead program, which teaches reading through phonemic awareness and repetition

Courses:English 10B, “English Literature, 1660 to 1832” (Fall 2007)English 10A, “English Literature to 1660” (Winter 2008)English 95A, “Introduction to Poetry” (Spring 2008)English 4W, “Introduction to Critical Reading and Writing" (Summer 2008, Fall 2008, Winter 2009): Sole instructor of course; self-designed syllabus entitled “Urban Texts and Textualities”English 10C, “English Literature, 1832 to Present” (Spring 2009)Other roles:Vice President, English Graduate Union- Performed duties as liaison between graduate student body and English Department, including: serving on Humanities Council Committee; organization of several conferences; planning of new Graduate Lounge