Resume
Education
Master of Education in TESOL Curriculum and Instruction | 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 Beginner Literacy Teacher, January 2025 - present
Create and facilitate beginner-level ESOL and literacy-focused lessons for immigrants, refugees, and asylees
Utilize respectful, welcoming, and effective best practices for adult emergent literacy
Train and supervise volunteers in the classroom setting
ESOL Civics Teacher, September 2022 - November 2024
Developed and implemented community-relevant classes for ESOL skills practice and civic engagement
Coordinated 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
Provide interactive training for volunteers in best practices for sensitive, responsible citizenship preparation
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, First Aid
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