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Portland, OR Street Address
EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEWith over 20 years of dedicated teaching and tutoring experience, I consistently demonstrated commitment to fostering a love for learning through individualized instruction. Contributions include being selected along with three other educators to be a part of the Governor's Task Force on Writing to develop a widely adopted writing curriculum. Passion for education extends beyond the classroom, co-founding a diabetes camp that has grown from 24 to over 300 campers, providing a supportive and enriching environment for children and their families. Recognized as Teacher of the Year in the Issaquah School District in 1992, believing that connection is at the heart of teaching. By understanding each student's unique learning style, customizes the approach to inspire and cultivate a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. Passionate, caring, and creative, always striving to make a positive impact on students' lives.Work ExperiencePrivate TutorChristy Crook, Patricia Gonzalez, Maryanne Fitzpatrick, Robyn and Gwen Meyers, Portland, ORFebruary 2022 to Present Tailored tutoring sessions to address reading and academic challenges, including those with social-emotional and mental health needs Orchestrated a K-8, 12-session summer school/camp engaging children in collaborative projects/book publishingFounder/Teacher. Transformational Tutors - San Rafael, CA August 2011 to June 2020 Educated Students in a wide variety of subjects, from elementary-age /early readers, to middle school students with ADHD, and high school students needing help with college essays and SAT prepMiddle School English and History TeacherBolinas School - San Rafael, CAJanuary 2008 to May 2015 Taught English and History to 7th and 8th grade students Organized a senior/teen multi-age project requiring time-management and collaboration between diverse populations8th Grade English/Humanities TeacherMill Valley Middle School - Mill Valley, CAJanuary 2007 to June 2007 Inspired students to think critically through Socratic-style seminars Brought literature to life by comparing Shakespeare to pop culture English TeacherNovato High School; - Novato, CASeptember 2004 to June 2006 Recipient of the student nominated Outstanding teacher Award 2005 Created and implemented her own popular thematic units in American Lit English/Art High School TeacherSan Rafael School District - San Rafael, CASeptember 2001 to June 2004 Demonstrated how literature and history relate to real world situations by incorporating pop- culture and current music, crossing history and literature English and Core TeacherIssaquah Middle and High School - Issaquah, WAAugust 1991 to June 1994 Served as English, History, and Drama teacher for grades 7-12 Recipient of the 1993 Teacher of the Year award Served on the Governors committee, which was responsible for the creation of a statewide writing program Created the schools first theater department9th Grade English and Drama TeacherBremerton School District - Bremerton, WAAugust 1987 to June 1990 Developed and launched the district drama department Selected as a presenter at the Washington Statewide Talented and Gifted Teacher's conference EducationCoursework Toward Masters in psychology/counseling Dominican University of California - San Rafael, CA September 2008 to April 2010B.A. in EnglishUniversity of the Pacific - Stockton, CAJanuary 1983 to May 1985AwardsTeacher of ExcellenceAn honor bestowed for innovative curriculum, specifically creating an award-winning Rubrix-based, cross curriculum, The Six TraitsAlong with six other chosen English teachers on the concept; Assessment drives curriculum Certifications and LicensesTeaching Credential Secondary Education, CA, WAJanuary 1986 to October 2013In the process of acquiring an Oregon reciprocal certificate. |
