Curriculum Vitae

Head of English Department; VIS Experimental International High School, August 2023—Present

• Planned & delivered a literature focused curriculum in alignment with the Ontario Ministry of Education provincial Standards for Honors English Literature. Assessment scores sat at an average of 87% for the most recent (Fall 2023) term.

• Planned & delivered Professional Development sessions for the English Department focused on SLA instructional support & differentiation to increase teacher effectiveness. Feedback from teachers indicates 95% of trained teachers plan to integrate 1+ practice from these training sessions into their classroom practice. 

• Led collaborative sessions with other subject area departments to ensure SLA instructional support & differentiation remained available & consistent across the entire school. Feedback from teachers indicates high effectiveness of these training sessions on their classroom practices.

• Built a student-centered classroom & departmental structure through the use of Harkness discussion protocols & materials. Integrated Gold-Standard Project-Based Learning (PBL) program approaches of authentic assessment, feedback & iteration processes, and student-centered learning to improve student engagement and achievement across the English Department.
  
  

8th Grade English Language Arts/Reading & English as a Second Language Teacher; Academy for Academic Enhancement Gifted & Talented Magnet Middle School, July 2021—July 2023

•  Planned and implemented standards-aligned English Language Arts & Reading units based on novel studies and rigorous writing , editing, and revising practice for all students.

•  Differentiated instruction for Gifted & Talented students, Twice-Exceptional students, English-Language Learners, and Special Education students according to Individualized Education Plans & Section 504 plans. 

•  Developed, sought & received funding for, and led the implementation of a STEM-intensive daily class for students in all middle grades (6-8) based on technology integration and project-based learning standards. 

•  Collaborated with grade-level teams to coordinate cross-curricular learning opportunities, with ELAR department teams to ensure vertical integration of standards and instruction, and with STEM program teachers & administrators to ensure a variety of authentic project-based learning opportunities for students. 

•  Analyzed student performance data to identify gaps in learning, opportunities for re-teaching, and utilized frequent reassessment to provide students with continual opportunities to demonstrate mastery of academic content. 

•  Engaged in ongoing professional development sessions to refine teaching practices, implement internationally-recognized best practices, and align teaching practices to education research. 

Teacher Corps Member; Teach for America, May 2021—June 2023 

• Collaborated with partner schools and community organizations to close the educational opportunity and resource gap for students in underfunded and historically-marginalized areas. 

•  Built district and community-level funding for increased educational opportunities for students at placement campus. 

•  Analyzed historical & contemporary educational achievement data to identify gaps in instruction and student achievement, and worked to create campus and community remedies. 

•  Worked with students, parents, and community stakeholders to raise awareness of educational inequities and community solutions to increase educational equity and close the student achievement gap. 

EFL Teacher & Writing Instructor; Kang Ning English School, October 2019—May 2021

• Led English as a Foreign Language classes for students ages 6–15, and from beginner to high-intermediate English proficiency (CEFR Levels A1—B2).

• Provided individual and small-group tutoring for students ages 6-adult. Tutoring focuses on test preparation and writing development. Students range from low-intermediate (CEFR Level B1) to advanced (CEFR C1-C2). 

• Created an engaging and motivating classroom culture which encourages fluency of expression and conversational competence.

• Worked closely with other teachers and administration to develop and implement an immersive English-language curriculum to match students’ English abilities and cognitive development.

• Provided individual feedback, reinforcement, and encouragement for struggling students.

EFL Instructor; Education First, June 2019—March 2020

• Instructed students ages 6–12 in English vocabulary, phonics, grammar, and pronunciation.

• Coordinated with classroom teachers to streamline content and ensure reinforcement of core concepts in all areas of instruction.

• Instructed students in both 1-on-1 private lessons or in group lessons of 4+ students.

The Rambler News Media

Editor-In-Chief; May 2017—May 2019

• Supervised a staff of 7 salaried editors, 8 regular contributors, and various freelancers to create a vibrant digital news & current affairs organization serving the Transylvania University community.

• Managed a budget of over $12,000, and the dispersal of payment to a staff of over 20 people.

• Oversaw & directed a transition from a biweekly newspaper to an entirely online multimedia news platform

• Broadened coverage to include Lexington-area news and local issues of interest.

• Expanded multimedia efforts to include regular podcasts & music playlists to reach a more diverse audience beyond the text-first readership.

• Developed & nurtured partnerships with local organizations & local community leaders to create a series of Rambler-sponsored campus events from 2018 onward, including legal education panels and community outreach events like open mic readings with the Transylvania Writing Center.

Opinion Section Editor; May 2016—May 2017

• Supervised and mentored a diverse group of 5 writers in developing their distinct authorial voices and perspectives in conjunction with the Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director.

• Managed a continuous and consistent output of content in a variety of media formats, both with digital and print columns as well as audio podcasts and other multimedia projects.

Opinion Columnist and Interviewer; August 2015—May 2016

• Developed and maintained strong argumentative writing skills to present a cogent column in a consistent, readable style to attract regular readers and reactions.

• Worked under tight deadlines to produce weekly columns of a consistently high quality on a variety of topics.

• Developed and maintained strong critical research skills to both prepare detailed, focused, and critical interview questions as well as create current, community-impacting writing.

• Conducted rigorous fact-checking and editing processes throughout the writing of each story and column.

Classical Music Critic; UnderMain Online Magazine; May 2017—May 2019

• Interview a variety of subjects involved in classical orchestras and chamber groups in Lexington, KY

• Write reviews of concerts grounded in the music history of the genre in a manner accessible to new listeners & readers.

Summer Intern; City of Huntington, WV Budget Office; June—August 2017

• Worked as a liaison between the city budget staff and other city offices to ensure the city’s account books remained current.

• Maintained databases of city utilities payments & payment history and of city-reclaimed properties.

Summer Intern & Research Assistant; Cabell County, WV Prosecuting Attorney; May—August 2016

• Worked with office manager and paralegal staff to organize and maintain current files on open cases.

• Researched law and record for cases, as well as factual record of expert witnesses and factual questions, for both trial and appeal proceedings.

Theater Camp Instructor; St. Peter’s Theater Camp; June—August, 2016, 2017, 2018

• Instructed 12-18 children aged 5 to 18 in vocal projection and articulation in a variety of accents, idioms, and dialects.

• Worked with students both in group lessons and 1-on-1 sessions to analyze texts with an eye towards performance and delivery.

• Instructed students on breathing and movement techniques to maximize vocal performance options.

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.

Major: Educational Studies

GPA: 3.9

Honoraria: Presenter, Connecting Across I.D.E.A.S. Conference

Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.A.

Major: Philosophy, Politics, & Economics (PPE)

Minors: Spanish & History

GPA: 3.8, Dean’s List 8 Terms

Honoraria: Alpha Lambda Delta, Inducted December 2015 (Freshman Honorary Society)

  Phi Alpha Delta, Inducted December 2015 (Pre-Law Honorary Society)

  Sigma Delta Pi, Inducted April 2019 (Spanish Language Honorary)

  Pi Sigma Alpha, Inducted May 2019 (Political Science Honorary)

  Holleian Society, Inducted May 2019 (Liberal Arts Honorary)

• Reading & English Language Arts, Grades 7-12

  • Texas Education Agency, Lookup Number 2358383

• English as a Second Language, Grades 7-12

  • Texas Education Agency, Lookup Number 2358383

• English Language Arts & Reading, Grades 5-12

  • Illinois State Board of Education, Lookup Number 1266592

• English as a Second Language, Grades K-12

  • Illinois State Board of Education, Lookup Number 1266592

• Qualified Teacher Status

  • UK Dept. for Education, Teacher Reference Number 2159504

• Teaching English as a Foreign Language, 120-hour Certification

• International TEFL Organization, IATEFL Member No: 31183

Americorps Fellow; September 2021-June 2023

•  Developed local sociological and historical knowledge to determine how best to serve the local community.

•  Collaborated with local community organizations and placement site to build community events and cultural bonds.

•  Engaged in professional development to encourage reflective practices in a context of servant leadership. 

Transylvania University Student Judicial Board

Juror; September 2015—May 2019

• Balanced documentary evidence & witness testimony to arrive at reasonable determinations of responsibility in cases with varying witness statements with a focus on a restorative justice approach to each case.

• Engaged in frequent, vigorous, and evidence-based debate among Board members in closed deliberations when determining responsibility, and when levying sanction in cases where responsibility is found.

Deputy Hearing Officer; September 2016—September 2017

• Elected for a one-year term by the members of the Board.

• Recorded full confidential records of all proceedings undertaken by the Judicial Board.

• Maintained all other Board records, including correspondence with all complainants, all accused, and any witnesses & exhibits of evidence related to relevant cases.