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Learning is a Way of Life

Passionate and equity-driven educator with over a decade of experience delivering culturally responsive, student-centered instruction across grades K–12. Proven track record of raising achievement through standards-aligned lesson planning, trauma-informed classroom management, and a commitment to social-emotional learning. Skilled in differentiating instruction, coaching peers, and engaging families to support the whole child. Currently pursuing DC licensure through Moreland University to continue serving diverse learners in high-need school communities.

Core Teaching Skills

1

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Trauma-Informed Practices

  • Trauma-informed classroom management from substitute teaching to high school English roles

  • Reinforced SEL by integrating student motivation, volunteer tutoring, and mentoring in Title I settings

  • Currently parenting and educating my own gifted child, applying Social-Emotional Learning daily

2

Standards-Aligned Lesson & Unit Planning

  • Created 150+ e-learning courses and detailed lesson plans for high school students

  • Taught grammar, literary analysis, critical thinking, and college essay writing

  • Provided English instruction across multiple grade levels and nontraditional settings (e.g., night school)

3

Data-Informed Instruction

  • Used test prep and TABE remediation strategies to help students meet benchmarks

  • Facilitated assessments and tracked student progress as an Education Specialist

  • Supported student growth with customized academic plans in both general and career readiness education

Core Teaching Skills

4

Culturally Responsive & Equity-Focused Instruction

  • Over 10 years delivering student-centered instruction in diverse urban schools (FL, NY, DC)

  • Designed identity-affirming lessons in English, Creative Writing, Music, and Journalism

  • Experience teaching under-served youth and adapting to various learning styles

5

Instructional Flexibility & Growth Mindset

  • Transitioned between teaching, coaching, and entrepreneurship, adapting to changing demands

  • Pursuing DC licensure through Moreland University, showing dedication to continued professional growth

  • Comfortable teaching in virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats

6

Clear Communication & Collaboration

  • Led workshops on résumé writing, interview prep, and employment skills for youth and adults

  • Served as the main point of contact at CareerSource and Grant Associates

  • Supported student-led projects like yearbooks and journalism, encouraging student voice

Core Teaching Skills

7

Community Engagement & Parent Partnership

  • Active school parent with documented teacher praise for supporting both kindergarten and 1st-grade classrooms

  • Volunteered as a track coach and engaged with school communities across multiple cities, previously served as Yearbook Advisor

  • Advocated for accelerated academic programming for my own children and others

8

Cross-disciplinary background & Business Acumen

  • Cross-disciplinary background (English, music, workforce development)

  • Business acumen (used in career readiness, entrepreneurship mentoring, and leadership training)

9

Innovative Online Tools

  • Used test prep and TABE remediation strategies to help students meet benchmarks

  • Facilitated assessments and tracked student progress as an Education Specialist

  • Supported student growth with customized academic plans in both general and career readiness education

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