Passionate career teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curricula related to economic justice in the local area. I am a champion of women's rights and I help students to analyze historical inequity through research and inquiry.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Sheridan School
08.2012 - Current
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Create inquiry based social studies curriculum focused on Economic Justice, African American History, and Washington, D.C.
Collaborate with faculty to vertically align curriculum
Mentored three new teachers – responsible for supporting their transition and continued professional development
Teach for America 2009 Corps Member
Lanier Elementary School
05.2009 - 05.2011
Special Education Teacher
Served as a member of a highly selective national service corps of recent college graduates of all academic majors who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools
Contacted NBC about poor state of school facilities, which resulted in over $1 million in renovations and a national television appearance
Education
M.S. Ed. Reading/Writing/Literacy Education -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05.2012
Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs -
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO
05.2009
Skills
Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles
Strong passion for economic justice and health justice
Well organized and comfortable in a fast paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communicator
Skilled at Google Suite software
References
Kelly Nelson, Head of Lower School, 650-269-3166
Amy Thomas Martinez, Co-Teacher, Sheridan, 484-571-2305
English Language Arts Teacher, 6th & 7th grade, Lead Advisor at Sheridan SchoolEnglish Language Arts Teacher, 6th & 7th grade, Lead Advisor at Sheridan School
Middle School Science Teacher at Sheridan School District- East End Middle SchoolMiddle School Science Teacher at Sheridan School District- East End Middle School