"After 12 years of teaching in the inner city of Newark, NJ, I moved to Dover, VT and currently work for GCVS, as a special educator. In NJ, I received my master's in English from Columbia University. After finishing my master's, I joined the Dodge Poetry Foundation and participated in readings, events, curriculum planning meetings, and judging. I became a published poet and participating artist in art shows and readings. In 2013, I completed my second master's in Special Education from Montclair State University. At the end of my time in NJ, I began to teach English at Brookdale Community College as an adjunct professor.

During my time at East Side High School in NJ, I had the privilege to work with a diverse population. Being an English teacher at the only bilingual school in Newark allowed me to gain experience with diverse populations making me a more innovative teacher focused on finding ways to foster an environment that highlights all the different super powers of my students. As a teacher at East Side High School, I taught creative writing, journalism, public speaking, English for Nursing students, Freshman English, Sophomore English, Junior English, Senior English, Honors English, HESPA review, Drama, Poetry, and Literature courses. I also mentored the softball team and was the chess coach for many years.

Upon moving to VT, I worked for 6 years at career centers. I assisted students with resume building and transition skills to help them develop job placement skills before graduation.

For the last 3 years, I have worked for GCVS as a special educator co-teaching in Spanish, Algebra 2, Honor Physics, American History 1 and 2, Psychology, PE, Art, Music, Algebra with Financial App, English IV, English III, Creative Writing, Mythology, American Folklore, and others. I ensure that all students have the technology skills, organizational tools and academic skills to be successful in an online environment.

Education is key to success and I enjoy helping all my students reach their maximum potential." less...