English Teacher - Silvercreek Alternative High School - Hailey, ID
(2022 - 2023)
- Taught competency-based English classes for grade 9-12 students
- Individualized instruction for students for students with various learning and social-emotional challenges
- Implemented Restorative Justice and Social-Emotional Learning practices on an individual, classroom and institutional level
- Developed a Place-Based curriculum designed to bring meaning and purpose to students’ learning and community environments
- Partnered with non-profits and community organizations to enrich student learning
- Lead professional-development for faculty, focused on Learning by Design, the writing unit and lesson objectives/learning targets, and the development of a student-centered and relevant school curriculum.
English Teacher - Wood River High School - Hailey, ID
(2020 - 2021)
- Taught ninth and tenth-grade honors and regular section of English, further developing a research-oriented approach to the tenth-grade writing curriculum
- Academically advised ninth grade students
- Managed both a hybrid-learning classroom, taking a leadership role in the creation of courses, curriculum design, and pedagogical approaches to this kind of learning
- Actively and constructively participated in a Professional Learning Community
- Subversively, yet tactfully, questioned leadership about the pedagogical decisions, leading to my graceful exit.
English Teacher - Silver Creek High School - Hailey, ID
(2022 - 2023)
- Taught all grade levels (9-12) English Language Arts within a Mastery framework, focused on both remediation and enrichment individualized to students’ academic needs
- Built Social-Emotional (SEL) skills through a daily implementation of Restorative Practices
- Built an elective schedule based on student-interest
- Engaged in, and often led, within a Professional Learning Community focused on aligning curriculum and the creation of school-wide rubrics
- Led programmatic efforts in bringing rigor to the existing Senior Project curriculum
- Built a writing curriculum that reflects workplace relevancy, process and Constructivist thinking
Education Mentor - College of Southern Idaho - Twin Falls, ID
(2019 - 2020)
- Mentored student-teachers in the Non-Traditional Licensure Program coursework and regularly observed their classes providing critical feedback in creating best practices
- Helped student-teachers translate their prior experiences in other careers to the praxis of teaching, and to identify resources to achieve their professional goals
- Advised and supported the full-time CSI faculty in the creation of new and effective programmatic policies, curricular decisions, and evaluative tools.
Adjunct Professor/Online Instructor (EDF 670: Introduction to Research Literature and Writing) - University of Northern Colorado - Greeley, CO
(2019 - 2019)
- Facilitated an integrative and interactive online experience for doctoral students that models innovative and thoughtful practices in online teaching
- Guided students through doctorate level research processes with attention to both their individual talents and professional needs, as well as the demands of their professional roles
- Supported the students in developing resources, methods and confidence to actively engage in 21st century research and innovation
- Provided detailed and constructive feedback on student work with special attention to best practices in the educational research community.
Programs and Education Manager - The Community Library - Ketchum, ID
(2018 - 2018)
- Researched, recruited and developed high-profile talks/lectures, workshops, seminars, and classes that that engaged over 1500 community members and participants over a 9-month period
- Assisted in the development of the Writer-in-Residence program at the Hemingway House, in Ketchum, ID
- Developed and nurtured essential community partnerships and connections, creating more opportunity for dynamic and collaborative programming
- Wrote, proposed and managed multiple grant projects, tailoring them to both the needs of the organization and the wider educational community
- Fostered positive change and growth within the organization’s programmatic slate with specific attention to 21st century issues and ideas.
English and History Teacher, English Department Chair, Outdoor Leadership Advisor - Community School - Sun Valley, ID
(2010 - 2017)
- Designed, developed, implemented and evaluated curriculum and courses for the school
- Served as the K-12 English Department Chair, leading the department through the school’s accreditation process, bringing renewed vision to its role in the school community
- Planned, organized and lead backcountry trips into the wilderness, creating rewarding learning experiences for students and educators, as well as effective risk-management strategies
- Assisted in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s Outdoor Leadership Academy, helping to make it one of the most successful programs in the school and a recruiting tool for new students and families
- Developed and evaluated multiple courses, including the school’s first Thesis Writing and Research Methods course, as well as its Writing Across the Curriculum course, now graduation requirements
- Facilitated opportunities for both academic and social-emotional growth for students as an academic adviser, outdoor leader and adviser, writing coach, athletic coach, and mentor.
English Teacher, Assistant Lacrosse Coach, Outdoor Education Leader - Aspen High School - Aspen, CO
(2008 - 2010)
- Inspired students of different learning styles and abilities to become confident writers, readers and critical thinkers
- Developed curriculum for the English department that engaged at-risk students in higher-order thinking
- Organized both pre-season and in-season training for football and lacrosse athletes, creating a culture of community across these programs
- Planned, organized and led week-long outdoor education trips for large student groups grades 9-12, creating opportunity to build community and trust
Adjunct Instructor (Secondary Environments) - University of Denver - Denver, CO
(2007 - 2008)
- Mentored teacher-candidates during their student-teaching experiences
- Created project-based opportunities for teacher-candidates to reflect on their work in schools
- Modeled innovate teaching practices for student-teachers, encouraging experimentation in their own classrooms
English Teacher, Yearbook Adviser, Head Lacrosse Coach - Cheyenne Mountain High School - Colorado Springs, CO
(2001 - 2007)
- Taught both remedial and advanced courses in the school’s English department
- Advised the school’s Yearbook program, working with students, advertisers and vendors to put together a $130,000 project
- Revived a fledgling lacrosse program, earning regional Coach-of-the-Year honors
