Work Experience

English Language Literacy Specialist

• Collaborate to plan Reading Workshop lessons and chart unit progression

• Implemented co teaching models with multiple teachers to enhance lessons

• Partner with ELL department to share teaching strategies and resources

• Differentiate subject lessons and compile resources to scaffold learner needs

• Utilize Leveled Literacy Instruction to support differentiated student growth

• Apply Responsive Classroom to structured play lessons to build community, develop independent problem solving skills and promote active play

• Administer Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark assessments to gauge progress and synthesize MAP and F&P data points to tailor instruction

• Communicate with parents to facilitate partnership in student improvement

• Conduct student interviews to determine language proficiency and suitability for school admission

Chinese Teacher | August 2016 - June 2020

• Planned and taught classes in three levels of beginning Mandarin

• Designed curriculum and unit maps for the countywide Chinese program

• Laid groundwork for the inaugural class of Chinese immersion students

• Created a portfolio for Credit for Demonstrated Mastery of Chinese I

Global Studies Teacher | August 2016 - June 2020

• Led World Language and Global Studies team meetings to determine course progression, unit outlines and standards

• Planned relevant and meaningful courses of study to teach students about countries and cultures around the world