Work Experience
Ann Arbor Learning Community
School Co-leader
2014 - present
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Lead and direct staff to implement the school's mission
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Support and implement student discipline policy
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Respond to parent inquiries and communication
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Create a collaborative working environment where teachers consistently seek to use innovative teaching strategies
Ann Arbor Learning Community
Middle School Teacher
2006 - present
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Six years teaching 6th-8th grade math and Algebra I
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Nine years teaching grades 6-8 social studies
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National History Day (NHD) advisor (including 21 state qualifiers and 5 national qualifiers)
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Planned and implemented 8th grade leadership camping retreat
Cedar Campus
Children's Program Coordinator
2003-2008
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Selected curriculum for summer program
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Trained and supervised an international staff
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Partnered with parents to accommodate special needs
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Provided weekly schedules for staff members and led daily staff meetings
Honors
2014 - NHD Michigan Teacher of the Year
2013 - NHD Summer Teacher Institute to China
2013 - Henry Ford Teaching Fellow
Publications
"Developing an Inquiry Arc through National History Day." Social Education. June 2014.
"The Emperor and the Chairman: Exploring Leadership in Ancient and Modern China." National History Day 2015 Theme Book. June 20144, pg. 44-48.
2010 - present
2010 - present
Michigan State University
2015
Master of Arts | Educational Technology
Marietta College
2004
Bachelor of Arts | Middle Childhood Education
Certificate of Leadership