Versatile educator and seasoned freelance writer, excelling in collaborative communication and primary research. Expert in crafting compelling content across various subjects, including agriculture and politics, with notable interviews and publications.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Danville and Bloomsburg School Districts
Danville, PA
03.2024 - Current
Communicated with head teacher to execute priorities for school day and ongoing lesson plans.
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted mutual respect.
Homeschool Teacher
Self
Elysburg, PA
01.2015 - Current
Delivered effective education based on sound principles and clear objectives.
Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Oversaw yearly budget to effectively purchase needed supplies, resources and memberships for children's educational needs.
Freelance Writer
KLB Writing
Elysburg, USA
Company Overview: Freelance Writer
Topics covered: agriculture, civics, politics, and the economy
Interviews: Kenneth Marcus, Naomi Dann, Jill Stein, Ajamu Baraka, NYCHA residents, EFF, Palestinian Legal, Diana Dunn, RAND, John Duda, Simon Bronner, PA Senator Matt Baker, Kentucky Hemp Industry Association
Outlets: IVN.us, LoveKnowledge.org, Politics of Hope, YeOldeJournalist.com, Independent Political Report, National Hemp Association, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble
Cited in: Nashville School for the Arts, Contemporary Issues Class; Fields of Learning: The Student Farm Movement in North America
Freelance Writer
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
08-2025
BS - Agricultural Sciences, International Agriculture
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
01.2010
BA - International Politics
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
01.2010
Skills
Collaborative communication
Grant writing
Content writing
Media interviews
In-depth interviews
Subject interviews
Primary research
Scholarly research
Affiliations
Organized a five-county region to engage in anti-racism discussions and facilitate Undoing Racism(TM) training
Developed 4 original talks on racism in the Central PA region: "Institutions and Inequality a Cultural Approach," "The Roots of Racism," "The Challenges and Assets of Multi-Cultural Communities," and "Who are we? Race and Identity in Rural PA."
Facilitated engagement with over 200 community members and 70 community leaders
secured grants for 3 community leaders to take Undoing Racism(TM) training
Certification
CITI
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Danville and Bloomsburg School Districts
03.2024 - Current
Homeschool Teacher
Self
01.2015 - Current
Freelance Writer
KLB Writing
CITI
Master of Science - Environmental Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
BS - Agricultural Sciences, International Agriculture
Pennsylvania State University
BA - International Politics
Pennsylvania State University
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