Education & Certification                                          

The University of Texas at Austin, BA in History, UTeach Liberal Arts, December 2007

 

Wisconsin Educator License, History and Broad Field Social Studies, July 2013-June 2018

 

Virginia Educator License, History and Social Sciences, July 2011-June 2016

 

 

Career Experience

 

West Allis, Wisconsin

West Milwuakee-West Allis School District, Nathan Hale High School (NHHS)

 

Building Substitute, November 2013-June 2014

• Assumed the day-to-day responsibilities of various teachers and specialists; including a long-term placement in AP World History.

                      

 

Alexandria, Virginia                  

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), Bryant Alternative High School (BAHS)

 

Social Studies Teacher, July 2011-June 2013

• Orchestrated differentiated programs of study for the instruction of at-risk students in U.S. History, U.S. Government and AP U.S. Government and Politics.       

• Designed and implemented curriculum through Collaborative Learning Teams (CLTs)

• Created custom and engaging games and PowerPoints aligned to state standards

              

Department Chair, January 2013-June 2013

• Served on the Instructional Leadership Team to guide the development and direction of the school  

• Collected and analyzed department data to drive instructional practices and monitor student achievement      

                               

Additional Activities                      

School Improvement Plan, Committee Member, August 2012-June 2013

• Worked with teachers and administrators throughout the year to review, revise, and report on the School Improvement Plan     

                                            

AdvancedEd Review, Governance and Leadership Committee Chair, August 2012-January 2013

• Organized and led committee meetings during the AdvancedEd Review process                 

 

National Honor Society, Faculty Advisor, August 2011-June 2013

• Reviewed candidate applications and assisted with ceremonies and awards          

 

Human Resources Liaison, August 2011-June 2013

• Prepared the annual report to Human Resources and ensured compliance with required HR postings in the building  

                                           

Professional Development                         

"Nontraditional Schools Conference" – participant, August 2012

• Participated in sessions about increasing student engagement in the alternative classroom                                            

 

"Center for Adaptive Schools" – trainee, August 2011-June 2012

• Took part in a one-year training for the purpose of developing and leading collaborative groups                                            

 

"Advanced Placement Institute" – participant, August 2011

• Participated in a week-long AP Institute for U.S. Government and Politics

 

 

San Antonio, Texas

Northside Independent School District (NISD), Earl Warren High School (WHS)

 

Social Studies Teacher, April 2008-June 2011

• Collaborated with coworkers to create U.S. and World History CLTs

• "TAKS Blitz" Coordinator: created and led special review sessions for at-risk students prior to the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills)

• Summer Credit Retrieval: tutored students to earn social studies course credit during the summer months   

                             

Student Council Sponsor, August 2008-June 2011

• Coordinated and advised student officers in the weekly proceedings and special events of the WHS Student Council

• Customized and taught curriculum for a year-long student leadership course

• Organized and supervised numerous field trips to local, district, and state events

                             

Additional Activities                       

Project Graduation Faculty Advisor, August 2010-June 2011

• Assisted with the planning and fundraising for Project Graduation 2011   

                             

Texas Association of Student Councils, District XV Parliamentarian Advisor, May 2010-May 2011

• Collaborated with area advisors to develop and host leadership programs for students    

                             

Mentor Teacher, August 2009-May 2010

• Mentored and coached future educators during student teaching and observations           

                             

Professional Development                          

"Differentiated Instruction School" – presenter, June 2010

• Created differentiated lessons for the World History classroom; modeled lessons for NISD staff development participants             

                             

"Quality Questioning" – presenter, August 2009-January 2010

• Participated in a book study with author, Beth Dankert Sattes; presented a workshop on Quality Questioning for the WHS faculty

                             

"Advanced Placement Institute" – participant, June 2009

• Participated in a week-long AP Institute for U.S. History

                             

"E-Camp" – presenter, June 2009

• Presented a session on integrating the Classroom Performance System "clickers"

                             

"The DBQ Project" – participant, February 2009

• Trained in The DBQ Project's writing system for critical thinking 

                             

"Teaching American History Grant" – member, August 2008-June 2009

• Attended a lecture series in American History that culminated with a curriculum design experience at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. 

 

 

Additional Experience                                   

Student Teacher/Substitute Teacher in Austin Independent School District (AISD), August 2007-April 2008

• Student teacher in World Geography, World History, and U.S. Government; substitute teacher for all levels       

                                            

Resident Director, Dobie Center, March 2006-June 2007

• Managed and trained the 19-member residence life staff for the building's 900 residents

• Directed the residence life program, including developing and administering the annual budget              

                                            

Resident Assistant, Dobie Center, May 2005-May 2006

• Provided support and programming to create a community network for residents