Resume
Education
Master of Education in TESOL Curriculum and Instruction | in progress | George Mason University
TESOL Teacher Training | School for International Training
Bachelor of Arts in History | The College of William and Mary
Experience​​​
Henry Street Settlement | New York, NY
ESOL Arts Teacher, September 2024 - Present
Create and facilitate arts-focused lessons for English language learning
Citizenship Preparation Teacher, October 2018 - present
Teach multi-level classes to prepare participants for their naturalization interviews and tests
ESOL Civics Teacher, September 2022 - November 2024
Develop and implement community-relevant classes for ESOL skills practice and civic engagement
Coordinate resource partnerships and field trips for real-world civics applications
ESOL Employment Coordinator, September 2017 - August 2018
Delivered ESOL for job-readiness instruction to adult participants
Coached job seekers, prepared resumes, and worked on a team to connect with employers
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Brooklyn Public Library | Brooklyn, NY
Welcome ESOL Curriculum Writer and Instructor Coach, January 2023 - present
Develop culturally responsive, practical lessons for new arrivals to New York City
Onboard new instructors in best practices for beginner-level students and provide ongoing support
Citizenship Preparation Teacher and Curriculum Writer, October 2016 - Present
Teach multi-level citizenship lessons to adult patrons navigating the naturalization process
Create original curricula for formal classes and volunteer-led preparation groups
ESOL Health Teacher, September 2021 - April 2023
Provided beginner to intermediate ESOL health-related programming online and in-person
ESOL Community Teacher, September 2020 - May 2021
Taught beginner community outreach classes online to assist patrons with essential ESOL needs
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International Rescue Committee | New York, NY
ESOL Teacher (Volunteer), September 2014 - August 2017
Designed and taught welcoming ESOL lessons for refugees and asylees settling in New York City
Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture | New York, NY
ESOL Tutor (Volunteer), January 2012 - August 2012
Created a safe ESOL class experience for asylees recovering from trauma
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Certifications
TESOL, BEST Plus, USCIS Citizenship Training
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