Resume 2016
Resume 2016
Resume 2016
Key Skills
English teacher with a combination of U.S. and international experience teaching high school students.
Create evidence-based instructional materials to not only convey fundamental and complex topics, but to
engage students in the process of risk taking and learning. Remain flexible to institutional needs, developing
curriculum, materials, and tools to maximize instructional effectiveness when working with ELL and native
learners.
Experience
Worthington City Schools Worthington, OH Long-Term English Teacher (2015-Present)
Taught 10th- and 12th-grade students for three quarters assisting in developing testing materials and creating
teaching materials, participating in teacher based teams. Taught writing skills in a senior composition course.
Maintained constant communication with parents via email and phone calls, implemented a technology based
curriculum.
Researched, developed, and implemented a flipped and blended classroom to differentiate and
personalize education for each student and to create self-directed learners.
Collaborated with an intervention specialist to teach English Language Arts to a sophomore inclusion
class.
Abu Dhabi Education Council Abu Dhabi, UAE English Medium Teacher (2013-2015)
Sought out and secured the opportunity to teach in an international marketholding department head
responsibilities at timesand engaged high school English learners in the process of acquiring a second
language. Hold high levels of autonomy in the development and delivery of instructional materials, ensuring
students meet or surpass grade-level expectations as evidenced on standardized assessments. Cultivate open
communication with both students and parents, prepare and send home weekly progress reports, and develop
rapport with a group of highly involved parents.
Engage in the exclusive instruction of ELL students, working within small classroomsaveraging 12
studentsallowing for whole classroom, small group, and one-on-one teaching opportunities.
Developed all teaching resources, designed instructional tools, purchased supplies, and created
lesson plansfrom the ground upto positively impact students English language skills.
Leverage data to inform instruction, performing pre- and post-assessments to immediately measure
instructional effectiveness, as well as to identify remediation and enrichment opportunities.
Navigate a culture very different from that in the U.S., remaining flexible to institutional needs,
changes, and priorities, which often differed from my own, or those expected in Western culture.
Newark City Schools Newark, OH English Teacher (2008-2013); Long-Term Substitute (2007)
Taught 10th- and 11th-grade studentsaveraging 30 students per classroomassisting in developing curricula,
testing materials, and lesson plans. Developed Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), defined goals, and taught
inclusion classes. Maintained student records using Progress Book, posted assignments online, and deployed
technology to teach 21st century skills. Mentored one student teacher. Elected Educator of the Year by
Prevent Assault and Violence Education (PAVE) Program.
Education
Licensure
Affiliations
Researched, developed, and co-implemented a Peer Mediation Program to equip students with the
conflict resolution skills critical to halting increasing levels of violence in the school.
Engaged as an active member of the community, serving as Co-Advisor for the Gay-Straight Alliance,
Yearbook Advisor, Assistant Drama Director, and group leader during international study in England.
Created classroom management plans and routines that fostered student cooperation, promoting
acceptance in a culturally, racially, and socioeconomically diverse environment.
Ashland University M.Ed., Literacy (2009)