Experienced and student-centered educator with 5 years of teaching in the disciplines of Civics and World History to Special Education with an emphasis on mathematics and English, aiming to bring my talent to schools which values student voice, differentiated instruction, and data-driven strategies to enhance academic success and build meaningful relationships within the school community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civics and History Lead
Capital Village Public Charter Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
Founded and Developed Curriculum Built Upon The iCivics Model to empower civic and historical education to under resourced communities
Headed the Foundational Debate Team at Capital Village Public Charter School
Served as lead Crew (Advisory) Curriculum Designer and Leader for Capital Village Public Charter School
7th Grade World History Teacher
BASIS DC
08.2023 - 06.2024
Guided students to achieve the 4th highest performance ranking out of 17 BASIS Network schools in World History, reflecting a strong classroom culture and academic consistency
Utilized data-driven instruction and formative assessments to identify learning gaps and differentiate instruction, ensuring all students made measurable growth
Contributed to a collaborative teaching team by sharing resources and best practices, enhancing cross-curricular alignment and student outcomes
8th Grade Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
BASIS DC
08.2024 - Current
Redesigned and implemented a more accessible mathematics curriculum tailored to the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities, significantly improving comprehension and engagement
Achieved a school-wide distinction in successfully supporting students with academic disabilities in reaching a 100% pass rate on mid-year English exams and 80% in math—the only special education class at the school to do so—by focusing on individualized instruction and consistent IEP support
Provided targeted support through extended student hours, creating a more equitable academic experience and fostering stronger student-teacher relationships
Served as case manager for 8th-grade special education students, ensuring compliance with IEP goals and coordinating with families and general education staff to provide holistic support
Actively contributed to school-wide culture-building initiatives, participating in community events, advisory programming, and student enrichment activities to foster a positive and inclusive environment
Education
Master’s Degree - Educational Studies
Johns Hopkins University
05.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Student support & special education (IEPs, case management, inclusive and equity-focused strategies)
Assessment and data use (data-driven instruction, formative/summative assessments, and progress monitoring)
Collaboration and communication (team teaching, family engagement, peer coaching, and culture initiatives)
Technology integration (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Nearpod, Peardeck, assistive tech)
LMS and digital tools (Schoology, Canvas, text-to-speech tools, visual supports)
Certification
Certification: Standard Special Ed.- Non-categorical (Generic) (K-12 License)
Brief description: Licensed to provide specialized instruction and case management for students with diverse learning needs across all grade levels. Trained in inclusive practices, IEP development, and differentiated instruction.
Brief description: Certified to teach core academic subjects in general education classrooms for grades 1 through 6, with a focus on building foundational skills, fostering student engagement, and creating inclusive learning environments.
Certification: CPR Training Certified
Timeline
8th Grade Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
BASIS DC
08.2024 - Current
7th Grade World History Teacher
BASIS DC
08.2023 - 06.2024
Civics and History Lead
Capital Village Public Charter Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
Master’s Degree - Educational Studies
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminology and Criminal Justice
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