Emily Mitchell
Experienced English Teacher at the District of Columbia Public School District
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Experienced English Teacher at the District of Columbia Public School District, the top ranked public school district in academic growth. Leader with a proven track record in project-based learning and restorative-justice classroom management practices. Enhanced student literacy rates through tailored support and academic mentorship, fostering a collaborative environment for all stakeholders.
Adept at curriculum development and promoting student-centered learning, ensuring equitable access for diverse learners.
Experience
English Teacher - Stuart Hobson Middle School - DCPS - Washington, D.C.
(2025-08)
- Collaborated with co-teacher to implement diverse instructional strategies, enhancing student engagement and improving learning outcomes, from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.
- Integrated media content in class curriculum in order to strengthen listening skills, speaking skills, and vocabulary through multimodal learning models.
- Tutored students needing extra assistance, providing targeted standard-based skill-work and mini-lessons to boost their understanding of key concepts.
- Facilitated targeted academic mentoring meetings with students to discuss strategies and co-create a plan to advance their writing and reading scores for standardized tests and class writing rubrics.
- Administered standardized tests such as MAP and PARCC, as well as maintaining accurate records of attendance, grades, and test-scores.
English Teacher - Valor Academy Middle School - Bright Star Schools - Washington, D.C.
(2022-08 - 2025-06)
- Developed and executed culturally-relevant lesson plans, aligning with Common Core standards and the EL Curriculum.
- Created and implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Assessed student progress through standard-based assignments in order to provide immediate and consistent feedback, which improved individual student performance and overall academic success.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular clubs, contributing to the overall development of well-rounded students.
- Mentored students academically and through social-emotional learning experiences to support and celebrate individuals and their peers.
- Tailored instruction and classroom management techniques to meet the needs of diverse learners, ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.
Head Varsity Coach - Valor Academy High School - Bright Star Schools - North Hills, CA
(2024-10 - 2025-05)
- Created comprehensive game plans based on opponent analysis, maximizing chances of success against diverse teams.
- Implemented strategic practice sessions and game plans, leading to improved overall team performance.
- Held academic study halls and individual mentoring meetings for student-athletes to stay on track with their GPAs during their athletic season.
Sports Information Assistant - University of Pennsylvania Sports Information - Philadelphia, PA
(2021-11 - 2022-05)
- Coordinated media requests and facilitated athlete interviews to enhance media coverage of student-athletes.
- Developed engaging social media content to promote university sports programs and increase audience engagement.
- Assisted with game day operations, including ticket sales, hospitality, and media relations, to ensure smooth event execution.
- Maintained accurate records of player statistics and game results, as well as uploading film of game highlights to platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
Assistant to the Sports Information Director - University of California, Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, CA
(2019-07 - 2021-06)
- Crafted blog posts and uploaded media to the athletics webpage, highlighting the Women's Basketball trip to Spain and enhancing program visibility.
- Coordinated media requests and facilitated interviews with athletes and student-athlete alumni.
- Developed written reports of game-day events uploaded onto the athletics webpage.
- Conducted interviews with alumni during Covid-19, which were used for our "UC Santa Cruz Athletic Achievements Through the Years" blog.
- Coordinated with other sports information directors and assistants about the management for various athletic events, ensuring effective communication and coverage.
Education
M.S.Ed - Urban Teacher Apprenticeship Program (UTAP) - University of Pennsylvania (2021-07 - 2022-05)
BA - Comparative Literature - University of California, Santa Cruz (2018-08 - 2021-06)
