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Lily Lam

Lily Lam

English Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Educator, instructional coach

  • Education

    • University of California, Berkeley

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor's degree English Language and Literature, with emphasis on Anglophone and multicultural studies

    • Stanford University

      2004 - 2005
      Master's degree Education -Teaching of English

  • Experience

    • Monterey Trail High School

      Aug 2005 - Jun 2008
      English Teacher

      Taught English 9, English 9 Honors, and Intermediate English Language Development (ELD). Collaborated with colleagues to build curriculum and common assessments. Used SDAIE strategies to differentiate and create culturally-relevant curriculum for English learners. Worked with ELD coordinators to create four-year high school plans. Participated in the Curriculum Committee for WASC accreditation renewal. Led and trained colleagues in the Advocacy Committee. Served as master teacher for UC Davis teacher candidate, advised the Gay-Straight Alliance, and coached the Academic Decathlon team. Show less

    • Summit Preparatory Charter High School

      Aug 2008 - Jun 2012
      English Teacher

      Taught English 10 and AP English Language and Composition. Differentiated college-preparatory curriculum for students with a variety of learning styles and preparation levels, including students reading far below grade level, students well-prepared for Advanced Placement courses, and diverse learners. Collaborated with history teacher to develop interdisciplinary curriculum. Worked with grade level team to support struggling students and implement grade level initiatives. Participated in leadership team meetings to make school-wide decisions and planned and executed school-wide activities and policies.Served as master teacher for Stanford teacher candidates (2008-11). Show less

    • Summit Public Schools

      Jul 2012 - Jun 2016

      Coached teachers in various subject areas on continuous improvement and completion of induction program requirements. Used regular classroom observations, teaching videos, co-observations, and student data to support new teachers in improving their daily practice. Developed and facilitated various professional development experiences for all teachers in the organization on topics such as culturally responsive teaching, cognitive skills alignment, personalized learning, and classroom management. Show less

      • Academic Program Manager & Instructional Coach

        Jul 2013 - Jun 2016

      • Literacy Specialist

        Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

    • Summit Public Schools

      Aug 2016 - Jun 2020
      Manager of Induction

      Work with stakeholders in various parts of the organization to ensure high-quality program implementation. Fine-tune processes and program support for a group that grew from 34 to 80 teachers and from 10 to 20 instructional coaches over three years. Lead monthly professional development for instructional coaches in skills calibration, goal-setting, teacher portfolio work, and observation and feedback cycles. Meet individual coaches weekly to develop personal relationships, support the induction process, and provide feedback on coaching.Analyze weekly network-level and school-level data to guide professional development planning as a part of the Learning Experience Team. Developed and delivered professional learning experiences for new or struggling teachers throughout the school year. Show less

    • Menlo School

      Jul 2020 - now
      Academic support coordinator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Clear California Single Subject Teaching Credential (English)

      California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
      Jun 2007

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lily Lam
      Recipient of NEH Grant National Endowment for the Humanities Jul 2007 This grant allowed me the opportunity to attend a 4-week program for educators on incorporating Chinese geography, architecture, and art into English language learner curriculum. The program was sponsored through The China Institute, in collaboration with the State University of New York, New Paltz, and Columbia University.
    • Awarded to Lily Lam
      Recipient of Asilomar Conference Scholarship Curriculum Study Commission Central California Council of Teachers of English Oct 2006 This scholarship allowed me to participate in the Asilomar 69 Conference for educators, during which I immersed myself in an extended workshop on English writing curriculum for high school students.