Experience

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  America reads

  Sept 2008 - May 2010

  Classroom tutor

  • Tutored and assisted thirty kindergartners at The Children’s Workshop School and fifty seventh graders at M.S. 188/The Island School in literacy skills.• Collaborated with teachers to create engaging lesson plans and activities tailored to individual student needs.• Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve students' reading and writing abilities.

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  Nyc department of education

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Student teacher

  • Student teacher of 8th grade and 11th grade American History.• Collaborated with cooperating teacher on unit goals, school-wide events and aligningto the Common Core standards.• Devised engaging, informative, creative lesson plans using a combination of lecture,group work and activity-based learning plans on a daily basis.• Assessment included exhibitions, oral presentations, debates, DBQ and thematic essaysand multiple-choice tests.• Differentiated instruction for many learning levels of students, including those withIndividualized Education Plans.• Engaged with faculty proactively.• Tutored students after school and one-on-one. Show less

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  Brown, koro & romag, llp

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

  Promotor

  • Promoted the "BAM" nationwide volunteer network of over 1.5 million motorcyclists for emergency road-side assistance at motorcycle conventions throughout the USA.• Exceptional customer service and engagement.

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  Self-employed

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Nanny and spanish tutor

  • Primary care-taker of a two-year old and five-year old on the Upper West Side.• Responsibilities included picking children up from school, cooking, reading stories, putting down for naps, etc.• Spoke Spanish with children, expanding their vocabulary on a regular basis.

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  Private

  Jul 2012 - Jan 2015

  Grammatical proofer

  • Efficiently and effectively proofed screenplays and script treatments for a highly acclaimed Hollywood screenwriter.• Works on-call and responds punctually to new business.• Very respectful of client privacy.

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  Elite educational staffing

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Substitute educator

  • Substitute teacher multiple days weekly at varying charter schools in New York City.• Always punctual, active in the classroom, and adapted to new school cultures with ease.

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  Nyc department of education

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  Bilingual world history educator

  • Full-time classroom educator of Common Core Standards-aligned Global History, instructing students of all ages and learning levels rigorously, creatively and compassionately• Taught in Spanish as well as English, speaking, reading, writing and translating with recent immigrant students on a daily basis facilitating their literacy and critical thinking skills• Actively engaged in the classroom and school community from tutoring to Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club leadership to parent outreach (in Spanish and English). • Devised engaging, informative, creative lesson plans using a combination of lecture, group work and activity-based learning on a daily basis. • Assessment included exhibitions, oral presentations, debates, document-based questions and thematic essays, and exams.• Differentiated instruction by using graphic organizers, music, visual aids, media, education games, leading to high levels of student engagement • Challenged high-performing students to take on tutoring roles, group leadership positions and to create original assessments to test their own learning in conjunction with teacher-created assessments resulting in a dynamic learning environment Show less

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  Realm charter schools

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2018

  Humanities & physical health educator

  Designed Common Core-aligned Humanities, World History, Journalism, Socio-Emotional Learning, Physical and Health Education courses instructing students of varied learning levels to produce presentations, essays, debates, group projects, art, music and 3D modelingCoordinated targeted reading programs for youth learning English with Student Support ServiceUtilized Spanish skills with newcomer youth and families by listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating with them regularly to ensure full content engagement.Actively led the Gender & Sexuality Alliance providing a safe space for students, and staff professional developmentPlanned dynamic, engaging lessons and units with student-centered “Project Based Learning” criteria ensuring full comprehension of contentCollaborated with education specialists, providing inclusive & differentiated support Show less

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  East bay innovation academy

  Jul 2018 - May 2019

  World history educator

  Designed Common Core-aligned World History and Socio-Emotional Learning courses instructing students of varied learning levels to produce presentations, essays, debates, group projects, art, music and 3D modelingCoordinated targeted reading programs for youth learning English with Student Support ServiceUtilized Spanish skills with newcomer youth and families by listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating with them regularly to ensure full content engagement.Actively led the Gender & Sexuality Alliance providing safe space for students and staff professional developmentCollaborated with education specialists, providing inclusive & differentiated support Show less

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  Dewey academy continuation high school (health & fitness pathway)

  Aug 2019 - now

  World history & economics educator

  Demonstrated exceptional leadership and community engagement skills in documenting and publishing school achievements, generating funds preventing school closureSupervised 80 high needs students aged 16-21 daily in a fast-paced environment delivering exceptional content, differentiating for youth with disabilities and new English language learnersUtilized organizational IT skills managing complex calendars with monthly guest lectures, field trips and career developmentTracked family stakeholder outreach by phone and text weekly, logging several hundred live calls annually, elevating student attendance by 10% & graduation rates by 20% in 5 yearsDrove large & small group discussions on culture & norms building every 6 weeks to co-create a productive, safe, caring, creative learning environmentCoordinated 30+ high stakes warm hand-off introductions annually as a member of the Confidential Student Services Team connecting high-needs youth with basic needsDe-escalated students in moderate to severe behavioral health crises, connecting them to appropriate staff members in a timely, calm, compassionate manner resulting in fewer suspensionsSpearheaded delivery of all stored and standing orders of packaged food in 2020, ensuring food security for 100+ youthEffectively completed 15+ interviews, resulting in successful hire and retention of 5 new educatorsCoached newly credentialed teachers with weekly meetings, observations, co-planning, and feedback sessions facilitating higher retentionCo-chaired Faculty Council, representing 14+ staff to gain notable wins for safe working conditionsTranslated for 35+ Spanish-speaking families annually boosting engagement by 15%Led 7+ professional development trainings on LGBTQ-centered topics to 14+ staff leading to all educators aligning instruction with state lawCo-facilitated Instructional Leadership Team to plan & lead 9 professional development workshops annually leading to interdisciplinary collaboration Show less