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Teaching and Subject Area Certifications
6-12 Certified
6-12 Certified
Currently working in Secondary Education teaching Composition and Reading for 12th grade students and publishing my school's annual yearbook. While traveling and teaching across the country, I have taught grades 9-12, including ESL classes. I currently serve as the advisor for Yearbook, the Quill and Scroll Journalism Honors Society, and GirlUP!.
AP English Language/Literature
AP English Language/Literature
A decade of working with the AP CollegeBoard, trained in both AP Language and AP Literature. Currently, I serve as AP Literature Reader for the Collegeboard during June, collaborating with thousands of other educators from across the country.
Extracurriculars & Coaching
Extracurriculars & Coaching
Forensics Speech and Debate inspired my career education leading me to coach a nationally-ranked Debate Team. Over the years, I have coached Ethics Bowl, as well. I have also served as advisors for writing clubs, Girl UP!, and our Yearbook Journalism Honors Society.
Licensure &. Certifications
Licensure &. Certifications
North Carolina Teacher License - 2008 to present
Grades 6 - 12 English Language Arts and Reading Endorsement
Texas Educator Teacher License - 2011
Grades 6 - 12 English Language Arts and Reading Endorsement
Illinois Educator Teacher License - 2008
Grades 6 - 12 English Language Arts and Reading, Speech Endorsement
Education
Education
Bachelor of Science in Teacher Education & English
Illinois State University, Normal, IL. Magna Cum Laude: 2008.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies & Media
Clemson University, Clemson, SC. 2003.
Teaching Experience
Teaching Experience
Work History
2021 - Present
Yearbook Advisor and Senior Literature Instructor
Research Triangle High School
Durham, NC
Creation of curriculum: planning, teaching, assessment, and skills mastery final product creation for RTHS.
Implement scaffolding and support strategies for student focused learning. Example: Established Writer's Workshop days for students to focus on independent writing skills, peer editing, drafting and revision.
Incorporate Learning Management Systems (Summit) technology into classroom curriculum to improve literacy and develop digital awareness programs.
Develop long range research and performance-based learning opportunities across multiple formats and mediums.
2016 - 2021
AP Literature & Composition and English III/Honors Teacher
Millbrook Magnet IB High School
Raleigh, NC
Creation of curriculum: planning, teaching, assessment, and standards-based grading for International Baccalaureate non-Diploma program for Junior and Senior grade levels and Advanced Placement English Language & Literature.
Implement scaffolding and support strategies for student focused learning. Example: Established Writer's Workshop days for students to focus on independent writing skills, peer editing, drafting and revision.
Incorporate Learning Management Systems (Google Classroom and Canvas) technology into classroom curriculum to improve literacy and develop digital awareness programs.
Develop long range research and performance-based learning opportunities across multiple formats and mediums.
Planning Level Team Leader for 2019 - Present
2011- 2016
Gifted and Talented Coordinator
AP Language & Composition and English III/Honors Teacher
Eastlake High School
El Paso, TX
Creation of curriculum: planning, teaching, assessment, and standards-based grading for Texas STARR and EOC testing and AP Language & Composition.
Implement scaffolding and support strategies for student focused learning. Example: Established Reading circles for students to focus on independent reading, writing, and reflection.
Develop long range research and performance-based learning opportunities across multiple formats and mediums.
Gifted and Talented Coordinator: designed cross-curricular learning opportunities and independent research studies for students in Robotics, Literacy, and Physics.
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