Julia West

Took an intentional pause to focus on caregiving for my children. Worked part-time consulting on curriculum design.

• Designed curriculum for education and non-profit organizations on a wide variety of content (academic, SEL, college access, team building, social justice).
• Partnered on content creation, including the development of instructional materials, lesson plans, and activities to support organizations in staff training and student impact.
• Aligned training programs with organizational goals, ensuring that learning initiatives directly supported overarching objectives.

• Co-managed and coached 60+ new educators ensuring they met rigorous national goals with students, resulting in students’ increased proficiency in reading and math.
• Organized and conducted observational feedback cycles on school sites, providing individualized coaching and mentoring to new educators.
• Partnered with senior staff at City Year and partner schools in NYC to identify training needs then designed ongoing responsive, weekly training sessions targeted to those needs.
• Facilitated weekly in-person training sessions for 300+ staff and corps, enhancing their ability to teach, project manage, collaborate with peers, and lead students.
• Supported data-driven instruction by assisting corps members with analyzing assessment results and designing lesson plans accordingly, utilizing a variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.

• Directed young adult and high school students in conversational practice to build English fluency.
• Enhanced language learning by developing engaging and interactive lesson plans.
• Assisted colleagues in implementing innovative teaching strategies for improved student engagement.
• Boosted student enthusiasm for language studies with creative activities and multimedia resources.

• Read admissions applications, managed application files, submitted admission recommendations
• Streamlined applicant information in electronic databases and managed confidential material.
• Provided support during a peak admissions period by participating in application review.
• Conducted thorough evaluations of applicants' credentials, ensuring a fair and accurate selection process.

• Taught French to 120 9-12th grade students each term; created and delivered rigorous, objective-driven lesson plans daily, developed assessments, and maintained highly organized work systems.
• Designed all instructional materials (curriculum; lesson plans, assessments, supplemental materials) employing a strategic backwards planning model to support student success.
• Researched and implemented best teaching practices, designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension, analyzed student data to drive instruction.
• Collaborated with colleagues and school leaders, built partnerships with students and key stakeholders.
• Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
• Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
• Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, assessment strategies, and professional development opportunities.
• Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of French language and culture in students.
• Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning.

• Created a rigorous curriculum aligned to national and state standards, ensuring compliance and relevance across various educational contexts for the school district’s summer French program.
• Incorporated differentiated instruction strategies into lesson planning, accommodating a range of learning styles within the classroom setting.
• Designed project-based learning activities to promote critical thinking skills and real-world problem-solving abilities among students.
• Prepared comprehensive teacher guides outlining instructional strategies and suggested supplementary resources for effective curriculum implementation.
• Developed scope and sequence documents to provide educators with a clear roadmap for teaching objectives and pacing throughout the course.
• Established success metrics for curriculum evaluation, allowing for data-driven adjustments and continuous improvement in student outcomes.