Passionate Teacher who provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and supports educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods who cultivates a fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
North Broward Preparatory School
11.2022 - 07.2024
Company Overview: Nord Anglia
Grade 12 Honors & College Preparatory English
Grade 9 Honors & College Preparatory English
Nord Anglia
Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
English Literature and Student Development Program Teacher
World Leading Schools Association
08.2020 - 06.2022
Company Overview: WLSA- Shanghai
Presented engaging and challenging lessons based on the American English Language Arts curriculum to Grade 10 students
I also consistently maintained progress monitoring for over 180+ students, with a central focus on academic essay writing and critical and higher-order thinking skills
I worked collaboratively with colleagues to streamline and differentiate the curriculum to include novels, short stories, and media from diverse content creators and authors
WLSA- Shanghai
Co-Head of English Department/Teacher
Suzhou North America High School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Instructed 10th-grade students in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English/Language Arts (ELA) curriculum per American CCS
Supervised over 22 teachers, facilitated meetings and observations, and lesson plan execution
English/Language Arts Teacher
Carrington Middle School
11.2016 - 04.2019
Company Overview: Durham Public Schools
Instructed 6th and 8th Grade students in Language Arts curriculum per NC CCSS, led innovative student lessons (stations, escape rooms, virtual field trips), experienced 'exceeded growth' status on State Evaluation (2 students moved over 30% on EOG, half of students 'grew' in their scores)
Durham Public Schools
Native English Teacher
ITTTI-Japan
11.2009 - 06.2011
Company Overview: Peppy Kids Club
Led welcoming, effective English lessons for Japanese children ages 0-16, instructed Japanese mothers on how to teach English to their toddlers in their formative years, and worked collaboratively with other international teachers to create and execute fun summer lessons
Peppy Kids Club
Education
M.DIV -
DUKE UNIVERSITY DIVINITY SCHOOL
06-2025
TEFL Certification -
01.2025
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH
DILLARD UNIVERSITY
05.2004
H.S. DIPLOMA - AMERICAN GENERAL CURRICULUM
COLONEL WHITE H.S. FOR THE ARTS
01.2000
Skills
Arts
Group leadership
Literature
Religion
Teaching
Cross-cultural contexts
Volunteer Experience
English 9 Team Facilitator, SNA High School, 2023-24
Co-Head of English Department, SNA High School, 2019-2020
Tutor, America Reads/Counts Program, 2002-2006
STEM Mentor Teacher, Lesson Developer, iScholar- North Carolina State University, 2017-2019
Educational Committee Board Member, Monument of Faith Church, 2016-2018
Co-Leader, CMS Culture Club, 2017-2018
Organizer/Leader, Carrington Cougars Drama Troupe, 2018-2019
Committee Member, PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports), 2017-2019
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher
North Broward Preparatory School
11.2022 - 07.2024
English Literature and Student Development Program Teacher
World Leading Schools Association
08.2020 - 06.2022
Co-Head of English Department/Teacher
Suzhou North America High School
08.2019 - 06.2020
English/Language Arts Teacher
Carrington Middle School
11.2016 - 04.2019
Native English Teacher
ITTTI-Japan
11.2009 - 06.2011
TEFL Certification -
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH
DILLARD UNIVERSITY
H.S. DIPLOMA - AMERICAN GENERAL CURRICULUM
COLONEL WHITE H.S. FOR THE ARTS
M.DIV -
DUKE UNIVERSITY DIVINITY SCHOOL
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