Experience Summary

At Purcell Marian (a diverse and inclusive Catholic school in Cincinnati), I gained experience working in creative curricular environments – featuring alternating-day block scheduling, and a collection of unique elective courses (which you will find described on my resume). I served as a member of the English Department’s AP vertical team, and when Dr. Anne Bauer from the University of Cincinnati wrote a book on inclusive education (Adolescents and Inclusion, 2001), I was one of her sources.

At Harmony Community School (an urban charter school for at-risk youth), I taught grades 10-12. While there, I served on the school’s Executive Committee. I also chaired the English Department and the Graduation Portfolio Committee. I helped implement new programs – such as Hip-Hop Arts, which was designed in collaboration with a downtown non-profit organization. I maintained the school’s web page and also worked as their media relations advisor.

At Princeton High School, I have taught college prep, honors, and elective courses—and I also helped develop a course called “Reading Connections” for kids significantly behind grade level on reading. Additionally, my administration asked me to serve on the school’s Building Leadership Team and on the Vertical Alignment Team with the middle school.