Spanish with Ellen K.

Essex Regional Education Services

• Developed and taught an engaging after-school enrichment class for K- 3rd graders, exposing students to Spanish language and culture through songs, games and crafts • Led experiments and activities for K- 3rd grade students to inspire interest in science inquiry and teach basic chemistry concepts utilizing the Steamworks curriculum

R J Reynolds High School, WInston-Salem, NC

• Developed curriculum and organized lesson plans and instruction utilizing creative writing, authentic literature, conversational games and role-playing activities for 90-minute class periods • Developed, modified and adapted materials and activites to support students’ varying learning styles, backgrounds and special needs • Implemented various classroom management techniques for maintaining student attention, involvement and discipline in classes of up to 33 students • Communicated with students, parents, and school community through writing, in person and on the telephone to discuss interventions for academic progress

Forsyth Country Day School, Winston-Salem, NC

• Designed and implemented curriculum to teach a variety of subjects to one-on-one and small group classes of students with a variety of learning differences • Demonstrated professional flexibility by teaching courses as needed by the school, such as seventh and ninth grade history and language arts, third grade math, and high school physics and biology • As an Academic Coach, mentored students in time management and study skills and assisted them in planning, setting and reaching goals throughout the academic year • Created lesson plans and activities and adapted resources to support each student’s learning style, special needs, interests and personal goals • Partnered with students, parents and other teachers to optimize student learning and in all classes

The Ohio State University

University of Arizona

New Jersey Board of Education

Native Proficiency

Native Proficiency