Dynamic educator with Broward County Public Schools, skilled in innovative curriculum development and effective communication strategies. Successfully fostered critical thinking and leadership in students through engaging lesson plans and collaborative projects. Passionate about media ethics, I coordinated impactful events that enhanced student participation and learning experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
Weston
07.2017 - Current
Developed lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects for students.
Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and needs.
Organized extracurricular activities to promote student engagement and teamwork.
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Coordinated yearbook production timelines and deadlines for student contributors.
Facilitated workshops on design software for students creating yearbook layouts.
Oversaw the editing process for written content and visual elements in the yearbook.
Developed marketing strategies to promote yearbook sales among students and families.
Organized fundraising events to support yearbook publication costs and activities.
Mentored students in leadership roles to enhance their project management skills.
Created strategies to promote sales of the completed yearbooks among peers, faculty, alumni.
Advised students on how best utilize software programs like Adobe InDesign when creating layouts for pages.
Organized and led student meetings to discuss yearbook topics and progress.
Created a budget for printing costs, photography expenses, and other related items.
Encouraged creative ideas from students to ensure that their vision is represented in the final product.
Assisted in the selection of photos for yearbook layout and design.
Maintained accurate records of all activities related to production of the yearbook.
Edited student's writing submissions for accuracy and content quality.
Supervised students while they worked on various aspects of the yearbook production process.
Communicated regularly with printer representative regarding delivery dates and any issues encountered during printing process.
Researched new techniques or technologies that could be used in future editions of the book.
Provided guidance and support to students as needed throughout the duration of the project.
Reviewed drafts of each section before it was sent out for printing.
Developed timeline for completion of the yearbook project.
Utilized members for personal strengths to establish strong communication lines and meet deadlines on time.
Prepared and formulated edited material and created graphic designs to support production of academic texts.
Collaborated with graphic designers to integrate copy with visual concepts and negotiate layout-driven revisions.
Organized yearbook layout, gathered photos and wrote content for pages with InDesign.
Coordinated and developed theme and design concepts for annual yearbook.
Filmed and photographed school events with professional photography equipment.
Planned contents according to publication's style, editorial policy and publishing requirements.
Wrote stories, articles, or newsletters for publication.
Developed engaging lesson plans to teach journalism fundamentals and techniques.
Guided students in researching, writing, and editing news articles effectively.
Facilitated discussions on media ethics and the role of journalism in society.
Coordinated student projects, including school publications and media events.
Mentored students in developing critical thinking and storytelling skills.
Integrated digital tools for teaching journalism concepts and practices.
Evaluated student work, providing constructive feedback to enhance writing skills.
Developed and implemented lesson plans for teaching journalism classes.
Organized and facilitated field trips related to Journalism topics.
Facilitated discussions about ethical considerations when reporting news stories.
Created lesson plans to teach ethics, social media usage and communications.
Developed filing systems for financial documentation and records management.
Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
Managed financial transactions and recordkeeping with precision, ensuring accuracy in ledgers and accounts.
Provided support during external audits by preparing necessary documents and answering inquiries.
Conducted month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting.
Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
Researched current trends in art direction and graphic design in order to stay up-to-date on industry standards.
Managed website content updates including text copywriting and graphic design elements.
Designed promotional materials using graphic design software applications.
Assisted with web design tasks related to maintaining an online presence through digital media platforms.
Maintained the school website and social media accounts.
Developed engaging social media posts across multiple platforms.
Produced content for social media platforms to increase brand visibility.
Managed social media accounts related to fundraising campaigns.
Created multimedia content including videos, podcasts and social media posts.
Developed content for various social media platforms.
Developed content for social media posts.
Maintained an active presence across multiple social media networks.
Organized campus events, including workshops, lectures, and social gatherings.
Coordinated logistics for event setups, including audio-visual and catering needs.
Collaborated with student organizations to enhance event participation and engagement.
Assisted in training volunteer staff for various roles during events.
Maintained inventory of event supplies such as decorations, linens, signage.
Organized registration processes including online forms and payment systems.
Coordinated with vendors, staff and volunteers to ensure successful event operations.
Created detailed event budgets and tracked expenses to ensure accuracy.
Gave presentations and distributed flyers to student body to solicit greater engagement and achieve full enrollment.
Collaborated with vendors via telephone, email and text prior to large events to coordinate delivery and set up.
Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
Substitute Teacher
Broward County Schools
Weston
08.2015 - 06.2017
Managed classroom behavior using effective strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
Collaborated with teachers to implement lesson plans and classroom activities.
Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects to diverse student groups.
Assisted students with individual needs, providing support and encouragement.
Maintained a safe and orderly classroom environment during teacher absences.