Wake Christian AcademyEnglish 11, American Literature Teacher, Bible Teacher

Aug. 2020 - Mar. 2022Raleigh, North CarolinaRead and analyzed literature, taught essay skills, graded essays and research papers, communicated with students, parents and staff to support students. I established a strong rapport with the community at WCA. Discipled 11th grade girls in Bible class through Scripture memorization, financial literacy and lifestyle choices.

Wake County School DistrictSubstitute Teacher

Feb. 2020 - Jun. 2020Holly Springs, North CarolinaRegularly covered classrooms needing a teacher. Made effort to support other teachers, if possible, while I was visiting schools. Completed long-term position teaching Honors English 10 in November 2019. Taught in a long-term English 7 position during the Covid shut-down. Managed class through virtual learning until the end of the year.

McKinney Independent School DistrictSubstitute Teacher

Dec. 2018 - Jun. 2019McKinney, TexasRegularly covered classrooms needing a teacher. Made an effort to support other teachers, if possible, while I was visiting schools. Long-term positions at Evans Middle School (English 8) and McKinney High School (English 10).

Prestonwood Christian AcademyEnglish Teacher: American Literature, English 10

Sep. 2018 - Nov. 2018Plano, TexasMaintained classroom excellence and progress during teacher’s maternity-leave. Read and analyzed literature, corrected papers, communicated with students, parents and staff to support students. I established a strong rapport with the community at PCA and shared my personal testimony at three chapels.

Christian International School of PragueEnglish 9, English 10, American Literature, English 12

Aug. 2016 - Jun. 2018Prague, Czech RepublicGuided students through essential skills with the English language. Read novels and analyzed key elements: plot, character, theme, etc. Modeled and developed skills in writing essays, developing a thesis statement and supporting it with textual evidence. Taught and analyzed Grammar and its usage in language. Improved communication is the primary goal of my English classes, through words, written and spoken.

Wilson Middle SchoolEnglish/Social Studies Teacher: 6th Grade

Aug. 2015 - Jun. 2016Pasadena, CAEnglish—Taught writing patterns and skills to equip my students to create, organize and perfect writing composition. Each day we practiced with basic Grammar and Usage to activate the “critical eye” to identify and correct errors in writing. Using Literature, students applied their understanding of writing skills to the text. Social Studies: Ancient World History—Read and analyzed the text to understand the principle concepts. Used the review sections in the text and supplemental units to understand the time and culture deeper.

Village Christian High School11th Grade American Literature, 9th and 10th Sheltered English

Aug. 2014 - Jun. 2015Sun Valley, CAPlanned and implemented lessons about notable authors and the significant eras in which they wrote--Read novels and examined study guides to comprehend different themes, vocabulary, and comprehension elements needed to examine the literature--Guided students through the writing process, learned to compose and edit using the 5-Minute Essay system. This process of writing, response and reworking the paper is an excellent system to acquire writing and editing skills. --In Sheltered English classes, Chinese students were guided through language lessons and novel studies to acquire confidence and mastery of English.

La Canada High SchoolLong Term Sub, 8th grade English

Feb. 2014 - May. 2014La Canada, CAMet with teacher going on maternity leave to make smooth transition for students--Facilitated meaningful lessons to guide students through challenging and essential concepts--Guided the classes through a Poetry Unit and reinforced the fundamental principles of writing.

International Christian School of ViennaSecondary English Teacher: Grades 6, 8, 11

Aug. 2012 - Jun. 2013Vienna, AustriaMoved with family to Austria and organized structure of 4 different grade-level classes; including, Elements of Literature, Comprehension, Vocabulary, History of Literary Eras, Novel studies and Grammar--Quickly adapted to new country, helped three daughters to adjust to new school and culture, built rapport with staff and Viennese community--Connected with different classes to make English challenging and enjoyable to study.

Aurora Public School District, Options SchoolLanguage Arts Teacher: Grades 6-11

Aug. 2010 - Jun. 2012Aurora, COTaught multiple Writing and Social Science classes each week--Taught new concepts and created an atmosphere conducive to learning--Motivated students and implemented system for them to learn difficult concepts and master concepts through various modes of learning: reading, application, journal responses, vocabulary development, projects, reader’s theater, tests and quizzes. Spoke frequently with parents to help students succeed--Worked with students 3-10 grade on writing skills using the 6+1 Traits of Writing by Ruth Culham.

Visions in Education Charter SchoolTeacher, Grades 6-12

Aug. 2001 - Nov. 2005Carmichael, CASupported parent-teachers as they home-schooled their children; familiar with a variety of curriculums used by each family. Worked with teams of teachers to develop a Language Arts program for home school education. Integrated Literature, Vocabulary, Usage and Grammar to help children and parents to meet standards. Encouraged students to enjoy learning and studying at home; i.e.: suggest ways to comprehend and enjoy reading (Book Talks). Followed CA State Standards to assign work to master concepts. Utilized a variety of technology to efficiently document and assign work: Internet, Blackboard Learning Software, and educational websites. Attended numerous trainings to communicate with technology.

Cloverly Elementary School4th Grade Teacher

Aug. 1997 - Jan. 1999Temple City, CATeam member in a “Departmentalized” 4th grade program. Taught English/ Language Arts/Writing to my homeroom and 4th grade Social Studies to three classes. Created challenging and interesting lessons to understand new concepts in World/CA Geography, CA History, and Language Arts.

Dry Creek Elementary School3-4 grade Teacher

Jan. 1997 - Jul. 1997Roseville, CAAcquired a combination class mid-year and implemented both grade-level concepts: Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science. Implemented varied lessons to challenge and modify depending on ability level.

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