New Teacher Mentor, Peer Assistance and Review - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN
(2023-08)
- Support 20 mentees across 5 schools through personalized guidance, co-teaching, modeling, intervention support, and lesson planning.
- Guide mentees in setting achievable professional goals and creating realistic action plans for growth.
- Facilitate teacher retention through direct and facilitative coaching delivered with consistency and follow-through.
Lead English Language Arts Teacher - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN
(2017-08 - 2023-08)
- Co-planned 6th and 7th grade English courses and co-taught an Integrated ELL-ELA course.
- Differentiated culturally relevant curriculum using creative writing, project-based learning, and textual evidence strategies.
- Wrote and received four literacy grants to fund instructional resources and student support programs.
- Achieved 85% pass rate among 9th graders on the Grad Writing Test.
- Documented and resolved reading proficiency gaps, resulting in 60% of students increasing Lexile Levels.
- Designed advisory curriculum adopted across the school.
- Provided ongoing feedback to students on academic progress using standards-based grading practices.
AVID Coordinator - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN
(2016-08 - 2017-06)
- Organized AVID certification process for the school.
- Designed Tuesday and Thursday student-led tutorial sessions using Cornell Notes from core classes.
- Coordinated college visits and career exploration events to expose students to diverse postsecondary options.
- Designed weekly student-led announcements to build student voice and leadership skills.
Secondary Instructional Specialist - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN
(2016-08 - 2017-06)
- Observed secondary classrooms and provided structured feedback to teachers on instructional practice.
- Facilitated professional development in classroom management, Cornell Notes, critical reading, and goal-setting.
- Applied results-driven methodology to teaching initiatives while consistently meeting deadlines.
Behavior Dean - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN
(2015-08 - 2016-06)
- Developed and implemented faculty development plans targeting behavior systems and classroom routines.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, and students to identify and address classroom management challenges.
- Coordinated reward field trips and engagement activities for student groups to reduce disciplinary referrals.
Literacy Specialist - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN
(2013-08 - 2016-06)
- Implemented computer-based reading interventions targeting spelling, prosody, and grammar skills.
- Delivered targeted reading interventions and assessments for struggling students, improving school-wide literacy rates.
- Achieved reading growth with over 60% of students raising Lexile Levels through structured small-group routines.
Secondary Lead English Teacher - Minneapolis Public Schools - Minneapolis, MN
(2010-08 - 2016-06)
- Evaluated student assessments on reading and writing using rubrics aligned to state standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and sustain a project-based curriculum with innovative instructional units.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective instructional techniques.
