Objective

Passionate and dedicated high school English teacher. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment to help students achieve their academic potential. An essayist enthusiastic about teaching students how to write and engage with literature. I’m committed to diversity and differentiation in my instruction, and it lies at the cornerstone of how I approach my lesson plans.

Education

Pepperdine University, GSEP Education Division

Master of Arts in Education

September 2023 – July 2024

Bennington College, Bennington, VT

Masters Degree in Literature and Writing

June 2021 – June 2023

New College of Florida

Bachelor of Arts in Literature

2012 – 2016

Teaching Experience

Teacher

Mira Costa High School, Manhattan Beach, CA September 2023 – June 2024

Taught freshman English, covering works such as Lord of the Flies, Romeo and Juliet, and poems including May Swenson’s “Playing Baseball” and Sherman Alexie’s “Facebook Sonnet.” Differentiated complex texts—like Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet—by providing modern translations, comparing film adaptations with the original, and offering visual or comic book companions. Guided students in writing essays on figurative language and its relationship to theme, ensuring accessibility for learners from all backgrounds. Offered multiple pathways for students to demonstrate skills, including argumentative essays, differentiated Socratic seminars, and text illustration/annotation.
Developed and implemented comprehensive curricula and instructional materials from scratch. Differentiated and scaffolded instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including English language learners.
Integrated social-emotional learning (SEL) into lessons, such as having students construct presentations about their families, to support student well-being and acknowledge classroom diversity.
Designed and administered formative and summative assessments, tracked student progress, and adjusted lesson plans based on outcomes.
Created constructivist activities that promoted active learning and knowledge-building.
Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged student participation, engagement, and growth.

Independent ELA Tutor — Remote, Self-Employed | 2021 – 2023

Provided one-on-one and group tutoring sessions in English literature, writing, and composition for high school students.
Monitored student progress and kept learners on track with personalized learning plans.
Mentored students in writing and refining college application essays.
Collaborated with families to support students in improving academic performance and literacy skills.