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Teacher Leader Summary

Although most of my teaching career has been teaching biology at the high school level, I am proud to share that I have taught grades pre-K through 12th grade in my career.  I have not encountered an age group I didn't like.  Currently, I hold a California teaching credential along with my teaching and administrative license in Ohio.

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My style of instruction starts with understanding my students and showing them that they matter to me.  Kids learn best when they know the adult in the room is in their corner and will fight for them.  Now, more than ever, teachers must be aware of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and schools.  Although I teach science, I know I am also a social-emotional teacher and a teacher of the English language arts.  Understanding the full scope of my responsibilities as a teacher helps me practice best and serve the range of students that have been in my care.

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I have won awards for my student-teacher relationship building and helped empower colleagues to do the same.  I am proud of the work I have done to lead schools into project-based learning and enjoyed every minute of it.

 

2008-2019     

Teacher Leader

Los Angeles, California and Cleveland, OH

• Glenville HS (CMSD): Implemented mastery grading

• Glenville HS (CMSD): Displayed mastery progress through student-created digital portfolios

• Glenville HS (CMSD): Created system that demanded high rigor, accountability and reflection from students

• Glenville HS (CMSD): Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly

• Design Lab ECHS (CMSD): Acted as a Principal Intern, Biology Teacher, Substitute Campus Coordinator, and 9th Grade Lead Teacher

• Design Lab ECHS (CMSD): Led team on implementation of Problem Based Learning and MakerSpace models

• Design Lab ECHS (CMSD): Directed workflow of 9th-grade student body and projects

• Design Lab ECHS (CMSD): Designed and successfully implemented an open choice workshop schedule for teachers and students

• Design Lab ECHS (CMSD): Managed technological resources and 1-to-1 Chromebook supply

• Design Lab ECHS (CMSD): Initiated a shift in student culture to self-efficacy using a constructivist approach to learning through Mastery Learning

• Design Lab ECHS (CMSD): Served as a Media Outreach Specialist by creating and managing video packages and school website

• Design Lab ECHS (CMSD): Served as a part of the Academic Achievement Planning Team and the OTES/TDES Team

• Design Lab ECHS (CMSD): Supervised Masters of Urban Secondary Teaching Internship program in partnership with Cleveland State University

• The Intergenerational School (Breakthrough Network): Taught K-8 Science

• The Intergenerational School (Breakthrough Network): Organized science and technological materials

• The Intergenerational School (Breakthrough Network): Introduced an Inquiry-Based Science Curriculum for all levels

• The Intergenerational School (Breakthrough Network): Facilitated purchases for engaging and enriching science for urban students

• Copley HS (Copley-Fairlawn City Schools): Taught Biology, Conceptual Chemistry, Conceptual Physics, and Forensic Science

• Copley HS (Copley-Fairlawn City Schools): Part-time member of the District Technology Staff

• Copley HS (Copley-Fairlawn City Schools): Worked on a Teacher Data Team to plan and analyze common assessments

• Copley HS (Copley-Fairlawn City Schools): Provided specialized OGT tutoring

• Los Angeles Unified Schools District: Taught Integrated Coordinated Science and Biology

• Los Angeles Unified Schools District: Founding member of Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences; a school for Project-Based Learning

• Los Angeles Unified Schools District: Provided specialized CAHSEE tutoring

• Los Angeles Unified Schools District: Served as a math and ELA tutor to neglected and delinquent youth