Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High SchoolEducator
Aug. 2014 - Jun. 2018Baltimore, MDAs a General Educator of English II, English III and Advanced Placement Literature and Composition in Baltimore City Public Schools, Stewart assumed all teaching responsibilities for 100+ English students, including 20 Advanced Placement students per year. She became experienced in differentiating instruction, tracking IEP goals and mastery of CCSS & WIDA standards. Within the larger school community, Stewart functioned as the English III facilitator and team lead, conducting weekly collaborative planning sessions. She also participated bi-weekly on the school’s Operational Leadership Team, attending school and district meetings in order to improve daily operations at the high school. Stewart also presided as the faculty advisor for student-led organizations: Best Buddies, Gay Straight Alliance, Peer Group Connections and Class of 2017 Advisory Board. Based on student interest, she founded the Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School chapter of Louder Than a Bomb Poetry Club and an Athletic Tutoring Program. Stewart worked to improve the school environment by serving on Mergenthaler's Chapter of the Baltimore Teacher’s Union.