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P & J Medesthetics USA, Inc.Operations Manager
Mar. 2023
BabyQuipBabyQuip Independent Provider
May. 2021
Savvy ReadingSavvy Reading Teacher
May. 2021 - Nov. 2023
VIPKidEnglish Second Language Teacher
Apr. 2018 - Nov. 2023Teaching English one-on-one online to children everyday in China.
The Montessori School of RochesterAssistant Teacher
Sep. 2016 - Jun. 2018rochester hills, mi
ShmoopFreelance Content Writer
Nov. 2015 - Mar. 2016RemoteWorked on a project writing 3rd grade ELA day-to-day lesson plans for three teaching units. Used multiple sources and a variety of books to come up with engaging and interesting content for teachers to use with students. Created various worksheets and activities. Also created weekly tests, unit assessments, and answer keys.
Fairfax County Public Schools1st Grade Teacher
Jul. 2013 - Jun. 2015Alexandria, VATaught 20 first graders in a self-contained classroom. Classroom had a high population of ESL students. Worked with a team of 3 other teachers to plan lessons, assessments, and deliver instruction effectively. Taught all subjects - reading, math, social studies, and science.
Alexandria City Public Schools1st Grade Math and Science Teacher
Jul. 2012 - Jun. 2013Alexandria, VATeaching two sections of first grade in math and science. Planned lessons collaboratively with teaching team using the Understanding by Design model of lesson planning and incorporated the Baldrige PDSA model into the classroom for continuous improvement. Familiar with Everyday Math and used those lessons in addition to district curriculum. Engaged students in hands-on learning in both math and science. Worked with all children individually and in small groups in order to provide differentiated instruction that each student needed. Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance. Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and school administrators. Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement. Participated in after school tutoring for help support students struggling in math.
Alexandria City Public Schools1st Grade General Education Teacher
Jul. 2011 - Jun. 2012Mount Vernon Elementary SchoolBalanced Literacy, Everyday Math, Words Their Way, and Lucy Calkins' Writing Workshop. Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators. Communicated with parents using SnappSchool, a text messaging and email program that allows teachers to send updates about what was being taught that day. Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement. Started an after-school tutoring program with a colleague for first grade students struggling with reading that happened twice a week.
Alexandria City Public SchoolsELL Teacher
Sep. 2010 - Jun. 2011Worked as a English as a Second Language teacher with groups of students ranging from K-4. Used the pull-out and push-in model with various groups of students. Groups included mostly students who had less than one year of schooling in the United States. Worked with many students on Concept of Word and beginning phonics as well as reading comprehension, story sequencing, and summarizing.
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