Experience

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  Milwaukee public schools

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

  • South Division High School: 2013-2016• Riverside University High School: 2016-2018• Engaged students in student-led activities that improved analytical skills regarding literature and informational text in accordance with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Bloom’s Taxonomy of Higher Level Thinking.• Developed instruction that focused on the use of questioning and discussion techniques based on Danielson’s Framework for Teaching.• Bridged the gap between CCSS content and students’ lives through observation and analysis of societal issues and norms. • Utilized common planning with various content-specific teachers to support comprehension and retention in multiple content areas.• Active mentor for students with behavioral/attendance issues and acting member of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) committee. Show less • Created differentiated lessons in accordance with ELA guidelines for Standards Based Grading to effectively engage students with different learning styles and LAU/ELL levels.• Developed English literary comprehension and English language retention, while maintaining bi-literacy.• Incorporated diverse student backgrounds into lesson planning to create a classroom community that values student growth and builds off of student engagement.• Utilized ELL levels to organize students into similarly-skilled learning groups that promoted growth in English proficiency with respect to Standards Based Grading and WIDA Standards.• Measured student English proficiency through customized benchmark assessments that monitored student growth in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Show less • GSA Coordinator at South Division High School: 2014-2016• GSA Cordinator at Riverside University High School: 2016-2018• Developed guidelines to form South Division’s first Gay-Straight Alliance, as well as reestablish Riverside University High School's GSA.• Enlightened staff members, through Professional Development, on the underlying issues faced by LGBTQ students on a daily basis.• Administered the Youth-Risk-Behavior-Survey to students of all grade levels.• Analyzed data and developed strategies towards ensuring school is a safe and friendly learning environment for all students.• Formed partnerships with outside organizations and schools, in order to shape a student-led GSA. Show less Literacy Based District Initiative is meant to provide teachers across MPS with Literacy-based skills/practices that promote literacy across all content areas.• Co-Head of Literacy Team at South Division High School: 2015-2016• Member of Literacy Team at Riverside University High School: 2016-2018• Implemented school-wide literacy plans that promoted student growth and encourage teachers to incorporate literacy elements within their course content.• Collaborated with various content area teachers to foster support, acceptance, and accountability.• Designed graphic organizers, lessons plans, and rubrics which allowed teachers of all content areas to incorporate literacy in their daily lessons.• Guided teachers through various instructional techniques (i.e. “Gradual-Release”) that furthered pedagogical growth and practices.• Provided innovative ideas and strategies to teachers struggling with incorporating literacy into their current curriculum. Show less

  • English Teacher

    Aug 2013 - Jul 2018

  • English Second Language Teacher

    Aug 2013 - Jul 2018

  • LGBTQ Committee

    Aug 2013 - Jul 2018

  • Literacy Team: Literacy Based District Initiative

    Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
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  Carmen schools of science and technology

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2021

  Dean of students and school culture

  Ensures a school culture that promotes student achievement and social growth in a college preparatory environment along with ensuring that Carmen High School of Science and Technology’s mission, vision and core values are internalized as evidenced by student actions and behaviors.

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  Milwaukee public schools

  Oct 2021 - now

  Coordinator iii