English Teacher / February 2009 – October 2013
St. Ambrose School

•Teach 6 separate classes daily, ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade at private school for the "bright, curious and gifted"
•Developed all prep work for and introduced new textbook driven writing-focused curriculum to complement oral focus for Spanish program attended by 51 of 88 school students.
•Created visual materials, board games, flash cards, and all course materials.
•Initiated written mechanics, grammar, and dedicated reading and writing programs.
•Personally commended by head of school for creating and implementing new curriculum.
•Wrote comprehensive accreditation guidelines including framework of operation, mission, philosophy, and departmental goals helping insure in SAT preparation.
•Co-created world language section for School Curriculum guide used by prospective students and parents
•Planned school's first-ever field trip to see a Greek national theater group performing The Furies
•Organized Language department’s all-student play for featuring readings, poetry, and class-made costumes.