PROFILE
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Innovative teacher always seeking best practices for student achievement based on the needs of a community. Seeks to create equitable circumstances for students to achieve their goals.
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Reflective leader who thrives both independently and in spearheading group success. Values feedback and believes in growth mindset while working on teams.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION
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2019
Co-Chair, Bell Schedule Committee
Lead the review and development of a new school bell schedule.
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2015-2021
Chair, English Department
Maintained three budgets, scheduled teachers into classes, observed a department of 13.
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2014
Reader, College Board AP Language Exam
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2007-Present
Teacher, Jesuit High School
Created and implemented AP English Language and Composition curriculum; created the photography class and journalism class curriculum; taught English II; coached baseball and ski team; served on a regional accreditation team; copyediting; club advisor/moderator; various committees, including the 1-to-1 design committee; designed and taught three summer school courses.
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2005-2007
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Composition, Bowling Green State University
Taught English 111 and 112. Developed and implemented syllabus and achievement requirements. Implemented the use of technology in the classroom and facilitated classroom lessons.
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Fall 2006
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Creative Writing, Bowling Green State University
Taught English 206: The Craft of Fiction.
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2005, 2006
Summer School English Instructor, Gonzaga Preparatory School
Duties included: Taught credit recovery English to student in grades 9-11
EDUCATION & LICENSES
2021 (anticipated)
Certificate, Initial Administrator’s License, University of Portland
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2007
MFA, Creative Writing (fiction), Bowling Green State University
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2005
BA, English; Adolescent Education, Canisius College
​Active License to teach English Language Arts in Oregon
HONORS AND AWARDS
2018
Educator of the Year, Jesuit High School
2011
Educator of the Month, Jesuit High School
2007
Devine Fellowship in Fiction Writing, Bowling Green State University
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND INVOLVEMENT
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Association of Writers and Presses
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National Council of Teachers of English
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Seminars in Ignatian Leadership
WRITTEN PUBLICATIONS
2019: “Drill,” Oregon Humanities.
2013: “Hoarders at Heart,” OregonQuarterly.com. Open Category, honorable mention.
2011: “Earning the Green Apron,” Age Quod Agis. pp. 26-29.
2011: “Tremendous Trio Says Goodbye,” Age Quod Agis. pp. 30-31.
2009: “The Men Who Moved Earth,” Inkwell, pp. 70-89.
2009: “Constant Rotation,” Jabberwock Review, pp.34-45, Vol 29.2.