Secondary English Teacher, Sixth - Twelfth Grade - Brighton Hall School - Burbank, CA
(2024-08 - 2026-06)
- Plan and deliver lesson plans aligned with the state's standards and incorporated various English teaching methods
- Assign homework and administer exams to help students understand the course material and challenge their thinking process
- Communicate student progress to parents
- Offer after-school tutoring for students who need extra assistance
- Developed and implemented curriculum for a Creative Writing elective course
Secondary English Teacher, Ninth, Tenth, and Twelfth Grade - John Burroughs High School - Burbank, CA
(2023-09 - 2024-01)
- Provided instruction to students in the areas of grammar, literature, writing, and communication skills
- Developed individualized lesson plans to meet the needs of all learners
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in learning English language arts
- Assessed student progress on a regular basis and provided feedback to parents and guardians
Secondary English Teacher, Ninth and Tenth Grade - Fairfax Senior High School - Los Angeles, CA
(2022-08 - 2023-06)
- Designed challenging courses to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
- Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles
- Conducted multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to monitor and increase reading and writing skills
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using a variety of teaching techniques
Student Teacher, Ninth and Tenth Grade - Venice Senior High School - Los Angeles, CA
(2022-01 - 2022-06)
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students. Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
Student Teacher, Sixth Grade - Vista Charter Middle School - Los Angeles, CA
(2021-08 - 2021-12)
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics. Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion
Personal SAT Tutor - Freelance - Los Angeles, California
(2019-01 - 2020-01)
- Created individualized student study plans based on consultations with parents and students and results from tests
- Researched modern best practices in improved tutoring methods for high school students studying for standardized tests
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills
Director of Education - Huntington Learning Center - Woodland Hills, CA
(2017-12 - 2018-12)
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction
- Built rapport with young clients and families using tailored emails and newsletters
Behavioral Health Care Facilitator - Learning And Behavioral Center - Tarzana, CA
(2017-01 - 2017-12)
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors
- Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes. Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes
Exam-Prep Coordinator - Huntington Learning Center - Pembroke Pines, FL and Sherman Oaks, CA
(2015-01 - 2016-12)
- Developed continuing education programs on new trends and new processes
- Implemented competency-based education programs for functional areas
- Strategized and coordinated to integrate new standards, models and organizational improvements. Developed and implemented communication activities
- Researched modern best practices in improved tutoring methods for high school students studying for standardized tests
- Created individualized student study plans based on consultations with parents and students and results from tests
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses. Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills
