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By Teach For Equity 
By Teach For Equity 
By Teach For Equity 
By Teach For Equity 
By Teach For Equity 
By Teach For Equity 
By Teach For Equity 
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By Teach For Equity I have taught English Language Arts at a comprehensive public high school for over 21 years. In that time, I have also served as Literacy Coach, Department Chair, Equity Professinal Development Leader, Assistant Principal for Summer School, and other leadership and professional roles, each with the purpose of providing engaging, equitable opportunities for students.
My teaching style is highly diverse, utilizing multiple modalities and structures and making sure students are activley and collaboratively constructing knowledge and critically thinking.
California League of High Schools Region 4 Outstanding Educator California League of High Schools Nomination Teacher of the Year TEAMS/Americorps Felow (in recognition of dedication to serving students in a diverse community and providing service leanring opportunities for students) "Phat Friend of the Hizzle" Award (bestowed by the Bay Area Center for Indpendent Culture and the National All Stars program on "a community member commited to youth development") Brother Leo Meehan, FSC Award (bestowed by the Department of English and Drama on its "most outstanding Senior student" upon graduating Saint Mary's College of California
Masters in Urban Teacher Leadership and Adminstration Credential, CSU East Bay. Single Subject/CLAD Professional Clear Credential, Saint Mary's College of California B.A. English, SMC B.A. Psychology, SMC
I've really enjoyed engaging in leadership roles. For example, I've been an Assistant Principal for my site's Summer School Program. I've mentored teachers as a Master Teacher for over ten years. I have been a coach both for Poetry Slams and for Debate Tournaments. I have worked as a Literacy coach for several years and have served as an co-chair for the English Language Arts Department. I have also served on committees which have taken the lead in curriculum development at my site as well as equity professional development. In all these endeavors, my goals has always been to boost equitable access for our students and provide them as many opportunitites and avenues as possible to maximize their fullest potential.
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Science, Social Studies, Civics, Government, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Business, Psychology, Character Education, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Cooking, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, The New Year, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Coaching, Test Preparation, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Social Emotional Learning
