My Résumé
Find out a little bit more about me and my background.
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Certification in progress: K-12 Principal Program May 2018-Current
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania GPA: 4.0/4.0 May 2014
Master of Science in Education: Secondary Education & English
Certification: Instructional I English (7-12) Certification in progress: Instructional Technology Specialist (K-12)
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana May 2012
Bachelor of Arts Degree: English Literature
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
10th and 12th grade English Teacher ◊ Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic August 2014-Current
◊Fostered student learning by providing individualized feedback on both formative & summative assignments
◊Created organic units in World Literature and British Literature using original supplements for students, including worksheets, presentations, & student-driven technology programs
◊Tailored English teaching methods to suit the needs of individual students using Danielson model
◊Infused technology into curriculum units of study to engage 165+ students in learning; provided differentiated learning
◊Communicated high expectations by demonstrating active interest in student progress and achievement via weekly parent e-mails updates, research on respective student history to provide highest student potential achievement
◊Oversaw Homecoming, Prom planning, fundraiser committee, community service initiatives as Student Government sponsor
Admissions Outreach & Marketing Coordinator◊ Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic Spring 2015-2017
◊Managed outreach for 30+ parochial schools in Diocese of Pittsburgh to recruit incoming students
◊Budgeted marketing materials for recruitment efforts despite staunch financial restrictions
◊Conveyed accurate philosophies of curriculum, institution to 100+ prospective students
◊Arranged introductory meetings, tours with prospective students, families to discuss opportunities
◊Allocated scholarship, financial aid monies to students deserving of merit, need-based demographics
◊Prepared, facilitated school personnel, students on 8th grade shadow day for 225+ prospective students on CWNC campus
Tutor ◊ Pittsburgh, PA Fall 2008-Current
◊Provided one-on-one English & SAT Prep tutoring to high school student by collaborating with students’ teachers for weekly review
◊Enhanced test-taking skills by providing SAT preparation & enrichment coursework
Student Teacher ◊ Hampton Middle School Spring 2014
◊Provided supplemental support for students before and after school to remediate learning
◊Collaborated with colleagues in 7th grade team to create cross-curricular units and streamline student learning in more holistic manner
◊Sponsored student-driven publication of Pawprint Press and all stages of writing, editing, publication for Newspaper Club
◊Counseled students participating in Mock Trial and brought in local U.S. Attorney to clarify and further develop depositions and arguments for competition
Instructional Technology Intern ◊ Hampton Middle School Summer 2013-Fall 2013
◊Coordinated with faculty, students to incorporate technology into curriculum, class projects
◊Differentiated learning in classrooms with various technological resources by introducing strategies to faculty, administration
◊Individualized classroom projects for students by accommodating lesson plans to benefit students’ learning styles and strengths
Student Observer ◊ North Allegheny Senior High School Spring 2013
◊Observed, planned, and taught lessons for Honors English IV British Literature senior student
Upward Bound Counselor ◊ TRiO Programs, University of Notre Dame Summer 2011
◊Tutored & mentored underprivileged students in South Bend School Corporation, collaborated with a team of 5 counselors & ACE student teachers to plan daily activities & lesson plans
◊Developed classroom management skills to build positive classroom rapport with students
◊Cohabited with campers for a month in residence hall on campus, ensured constant safety of students
◊Co-taught Journalism class of 25 students by facilitating discussion & served as an advisor as students created class newsletter
◊Applied Spanish-speaking abilities with various students & their families to maintain constant communication on student well-being and growth in program
◊Provided supervision to students during their daily activities & planned recreational evening activities, including 3 day trip to Indiana University for Upward Bound Olympiad
Student Chair ◊ General Education Curriculum Committee, Saint Mary’s Fall 2010-Spring 2012
◊Collaborated with faculty as sole student on committee to restructure general education for College 600+ women
◊Co-authored curriculum committee revisions of syllabi sent to faculty members as suggestions for course modifications
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant ◊ Duquesne University Tamburitzans Spring 2013-Fall 2013
◊Produced, developed, publicized media for Tamburitzans folk ensemble for 10 month traveling tour
◊Utilized creativity, artistic ability to promote media for various tour destinations using Adobe Suite 4s
◊Maintained communication with media outlets for press releases, marketing promotions, and tour dates
◊Prioritized work and collaborated with other graduate assistant to meet department and tour deadlines
Administrative Support ◊ CSI: Corporate Security and Investigations Summer-Fall 2012
◊Served as interim director of finance by accurately completing and filing unemployment compensation related paperwork for company of 500+ employees
◊Conducted internal audits of billing records to ensure budgetary finances
◊Exercised professional standards by conducting interviews as Human Resources hiring personnel
◊Maintained confidential personnel files of employees, company records
Summer Event Manager ◊ Office of Special Events, Saint Mary’s College Summer 2010
◊Organized, planned, & facilitated programs, weddings, conferences, & camps on campus
◊Offered customer service & maintained frequent communication to clientele
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
Chief of Staff ◊ Student Government Association, Saint Mary’s College Spring 2011-Spring 2012
◊Coordinated communication between commissioners & Executive board member
◊Oversaw week-long initiatives & spearheaded campus programming endeavors for 1600+ students
◊Attended 4-day conference for professional development and growth as student leader
Student Chair ◊ Support a Belle. Love a Belle, Saint Mary’s College Fall 2011
◊Piloted week-long initiative to reach out to students adversely affected by anxiety & depression
◊Implemented support systems on campus by networking College departments & outside resources
◊Designed publicity & media for week, disseminating information to tri-campus community
Student Conduct Board Chairwoman ◊ Saint Mary’s College Fall 2009-Spring 2010
SKILLS
◊Language: Strong proficiency in speaking, reading & writing Spanish
◊Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe suite 4s, NearPod, iMovie, Green Screen, Quick Response, , Google suite, Aurasma, PCR, Formstack; Microsoft 365 platform, Naviance
◊Programming: MINITAB, BANNER
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Certification in progress: K-12 Principal Program May 2018-Current
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania GPA: 4.0/4.0 May 2014
Master of Science in Education: Secondary Education & English
Certification: Instructional I English (7-12) Certification in progress: Instructional Technology Specialist (K-12)
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana May 2012
Bachelor of Arts Degree: English Literature
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
10th and 12th grade English Teacher ◊ Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic August 2014-Current
◊Fostered student learning by providing individualized feedback on both formative & summative assignments
◊Created organic units in World Literature and British Literature using original supplements for students, including worksheets, presentations, & student-driven technology programs
◊Tailored English teaching methods to suit the needs of individual students using Danielson model
◊Infused technology into curriculum units of study to engage 165+ students in learning; provided differentiated learning
◊Communicated high expectations by demonstrating active interest in student progress and achievement via weekly parent e-mails updates, research on respective student history to provide highest student potential achievement
◊Oversaw Homecoming, Prom planning, fundraiser committee, community service initiatives as Student Government sponsor
Admissions Outreach & Marketing Coordinator◊ Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic Spring 2015-2017
◊Managed outreach for 30+ parochial schools in Diocese of Pittsburgh to recruit incoming students
◊Budgeted marketing materials for recruitment efforts despite staunch financial restrictions
◊Conveyed accurate philosophies of curriculum, institution to 100+ prospective students
◊Arranged introductory meetings, tours with prospective students, families to discuss opportunities
◊Allocated scholarship, financial aid monies to students deserving of merit, need-based demographics
◊Prepared, facilitated school personnel, students on 8th grade shadow day for 225+ prospective students on CWNC campus
Tutor ◊ Pittsburgh, PA Fall 2008-Current
◊Provided one-on-one English & SAT Prep tutoring to high school student by collaborating with students’ teachers for weekly review
◊Enhanced test-taking skills by providing SAT preparation & enrichment coursework
Student Teacher ◊ Hampton Middle School Spring 2014
◊Provided supplemental support for students before and after school to remediate learning
◊Collaborated with colleagues in 7th grade team to create cross-curricular units and streamline student learning in more holistic manner
◊Sponsored student-driven publication of Pawprint Press and all stages of writing, editing, publication for Newspaper Club
◊Counseled students participating in Mock Trial and brought in local U.S. Attorney to clarify and further develop depositions and arguments for competition
Instructional Technology Intern ◊ Hampton Middle School Summer 2013-Fall 2013
◊Coordinated with faculty, students to incorporate technology into curriculum, class projects
◊Differentiated learning in classrooms with various technological resources by introducing strategies to faculty, administration
◊Individualized classroom projects for students by accommodating lesson plans to benefit students’ learning styles and strengths
Student Observer ◊ North Allegheny Senior High School Spring 2013
◊Observed, planned, and taught lessons for Honors English IV British Literature senior student
Upward Bound Counselor ◊ TRiO Programs, University of Notre Dame Summer 2011
◊Tutored & mentored underprivileged students in South Bend School Corporation, collaborated with a team of 5 counselors & ACE student teachers to plan daily activities & lesson plans
◊Developed classroom management skills to build positive classroom rapport with students
◊Cohabited with campers for a month in residence hall on campus, ensured constant safety of students
◊Co-taught Journalism class of 25 students by facilitating discussion & served as an advisor as students created class newsletter
◊Applied Spanish-speaking abilities with various students & their families to maintain constant communication on student well-being and growth in program
◊Provided supervision to students during their daily activities & planned recreational evening activities, including 3 day trip to Indiana University for Upward Bound Olympiad
Student Chair ◊ General Education Curriculum Committee, Saint Mary’s Fall 2010-Spring 2012
◊Collaborated with faculty as sole student on committee to restructure general education for College 600+ women
◊Co-authored curriculum committee revisions of syllabi sent to faculty members as suggestions for course modifications
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant ◊ Duquesne University Tamburitzans Spring 2013-Fall 2013
◊Produced, developed, publicized media for Tamburitzans folk ensemble for 10 month traveling tour
◊Utilized creativity, artistic ability to promote media for various tour destinations using Adobe Suite 4s
◊Maintained communication with media outlets for press releases, marketing promotions, and tour dates
◊Prioritized work and collaborated with other graduate assistant to meet department and tour deadlines
Administrative Support ◊ CSI: Corporate Security and Investigations Summer-Fall 2012
◊Served as interim director of finance by accurately completing and filing unemployment compensation related paperwork for company of 500+ employees
◊Conducted internal audits of billing records to ensure budgetary finances
◊Exercised professional standards by conducting interviews as Human Resources hiring personnel
◊Maintained confidential personnel files of employees, company records
Summer Event Manager ◊ Office of Special Events, Saint Mary’s College Summer 2010
◊Organized, planned, & facilitated programs, weddings, conferences, & camps on campus
◊Offered customer service & maintained frequent communication to clientele
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
Chief of Staff ◊ Student Government Association, Saint Mary’s College Spring 2011-Spring 2012
◊Coordinated communication between commissioners & Executive board member
◊Oversaw week-long initiatives & spearheaded campus programming endeavors for 1600+ students
◊Attended 4-day conference for professional development and growth as student leader
Student Chair ◊ Support a Belle. Love a Belle, Saint Mary’s College Fall 2011
◊Piloted week-long initiative to reach out to students adversely affected by anxiety & depression
◊Implemented support systems on campus by networking College departments & outside resources
◊Designed publicity & media for week, disseminating information to tri-campus community
Student Conduct Board Chairwoman ◊ Saint Mary’s College Fall 2009-Spring 2010
SKILLS
◊Language: Strong proficiency in speaking, reading & writing Spanish
◊Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe suite 4s, NearPod, iMovie, Green Screen, Quick Response, , Google suite, Aurasma, PCR, Formstack; Microsoft 365 platform, Naviance
◊Programming: MINITAB, BANNER
