Lenape Regional High School DistrictTeacher of English and Professional Development Specialist
Sep. 2000 - Jun. 2008Shamong, NJDesign curriculum and instructional materials to meet the needs of advanced, proficient, at-risk, and reluctant learners. Design and implement interdisciplinary instruction in collaboration with faculty, staff, and administration. Train faculty, staff, and administration on a diversity of instructional materials, their implementation, the their outcome for student achievement. Analyze student achievement data and apply outcomes to improve instruction and achievement. Train district employees to use educational technology. Pilot educational technology software, web-based applications, and hardware. Coordinate and host strategic design sessions for the national accreditation of Seneca High School. Host outreach programs to a diversity of community stakeholders including, but not limited to, business leaders, military officials, government/elected officials, district administrators, parents/guardians, higher education professionals, athletic coaches and advisors, law enforcement officials, and student leaders. Design and implement a high-interest reading program to engage reluctant learners in independent reading. Coach and advise student athletes. Plan athletic, academic, community outreach, and ceremonial events. Recruit and host guest speakers for diversity, substance abuse awareness, military, and academic programs.