Experience

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  Score learning center

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Teacher and director

  Assessed K-10th grade students in reading and writing at learning centers in Darien Connecticut and Cedarhurst Long Island. Developed and supervised individualized tutoring program.

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  Kew forest school

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  English teacher

  Taught 8th and 10th grade English and 9th grade classical civilization. Founded a girls’ discussion group on body image.

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  Calhoun school

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  English teacher

  Taught 7th grade English and 7th, 8th, and 11th grade creative writing using my own workshop-based curriculum. Acted as student advisor and middle school computer representative.

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  Tomkins square middle school

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Founding teacher

  Originated an interdisciplinary, project-based 7th grade humanities curriculum at a small, progressive public school in the East Village. Helped develop advisory system, schedule, and discipline policies. Directed bi-annual student talent show and student film club.

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  Tompkins square middle school

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Literacy coach

  Demonstrated model history, reading and writing lessons. Provided mentorship for new teachers. Assisted with curriculum development.

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  Ethical culture fieldston school

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  8th grade history teacher

  Designed and led a class on ancient civilizations. Developed interdisciplinary projects such as a diary written from ancient Pompeii and a Medieval Europe television news program.

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2007 - now

  Private tutor

  Provide private instruction in essay writing, reading comprehension, and study-skills with a particular focus on the middle school age students. Assist with high school applications and essays.

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  Bank street school for children

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  7th grade humanities teacher

  Developed new humanities curriculum, including a fiction writing workshop, a Civil War research web ring, a performance of theatrical monologues, and student-directed literature circles. Facilitated discussions with girls about bullying and communication.

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  Uptown stories

  Jan 2011 - now

  Founder and executive director

  At Uptown Stories, we believe that writing is an essential tool for academic success, critical thinking, and self-expression. Based in upper Manhattan, we offer small-group writing workshops to children ages nine to sixteen, led by master teachers and professional authors. To ensure our workshops are accessible to all children, families pay tuition at a self-determined rate. www.UptownStories.org