LOUISA BRADY
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with [Number] years of experience teaching middle and high school [Area of expertise]. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Science Teacher, Grade Team Lead
Success Academy Charter Schools
10.2018 - 07.2023
- Taught approximately 140 elementary school students in a range of science topics over four grade levels
- Created internal data trackers, pacing calendars, and intellectual prep materials for all science teachers
- Led unit launches with other science teachers and provided thorough feedback on created lesson materials.
Editorial Assistant
Holiday House Publishing
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Assisted in founding of children’s book imprints Neal Porter Books and Margaret Ferguson Books at HH
- Designed and managed workflow for imprints’ titles’ in-house editing, contracts, payments, and more
- Managed communication with agents, authors, illustrators, and book designers on behalf of publishers
- Conducted research on photos for nonfiction titles and coordinated obtaining licenses for publication.
Bookseller, Main Floor
The Strand
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Assisted customers with finding books and merchandise and conducted research to price used books
- Was selected to perform administrative duties at the buying desk, including coordinating large sales.
Editorial Intern: FSG Books for Young Readers & Roaring Brook Press
Macmillan
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Provided first reads, reader reports, and rejections for young adult/middle grade submissions
- Offered line edits and drafted flap copy for acquired manuscripts.
News Desk Editor
BroadwayWorld
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Wrote 8-10 250-word articles per week on breaking entertainment stories and posted to social media
- Used own byline for two columns every week (“BWW Personality Quiz” and “Broadway at the Cabaret”).
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Fiction -
University of Houston
Houston, TXMaster of Science - Childhood Education and Special Education Grades 1-6
Touro College
New York, NY01.2023
Bachelor of Arts in English - Magna Cum Laude
New York University, College of Arts and Science
New York, NY05.2017
Skills
- Read, write, and speak intermediate French and German
- G Suite applications
- Pedagogical Expertise
- Inquiry-Based Teaching
- Collaborative learning
- Learning Style Accommodations
- Organization
- Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
- Myron Kove Research Scholar, 2016-2017
- Contemporary Literature Series Fellowship, 2015–2017
Hobbies and Interests
- Advanced piano
- Volunteer work
- Writing fiction
- Reading
- Theatre
- Pop culture
Languages
French
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Lead Science Teacher, Grade Team Lead
Success Academy Charter Schools
10.2018 - 07.2023
Editorial Assistant
Holiday House Publishing
11.2017 - 10.2018
Bookseller, Main Floor
The Strand
05.2017 - 11.2017
Editorial Intern: FSG Books for Young Readers & Roaring Brook Press
Macmillan
07.2016 - 12.2016
News Desk Editor
BroadwayWorld
01.2016 - 07.2016
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Fiction -
University of Houston
Master of Science - Childhood Education and Special Education Grades 1-6
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts in English - Magna Cum Laude
New York University, College of Arts and Science