Tappan, New York, United States
My goal as an English and ESL teacher is to empower students to use their voice in order to advocate for themselves and for others. I aim to use language and literature to help students discover themselves and explore their passions.
Spoke alongside of Assistant Directors during information sessions that were presented to prospective students and families. Shared my experiences at Boston University to give a student's perspective on academic and social life. Informed students about resources at the university including academic pathways, clubs, housing and accommodations
"The Summer Teaching Fellowship (STF) is designed to introduce college juniors to teaching and urban education reform through experience in Uncommon’s classrooms and tailored professional development opportunities. Fellows develop the skills necessary for leading high-achieving urban classrooms through the mentorship, collaboration, and hands-on experience Uncommon Schools provides." I worked in both Roxbury Prep Dorchester Campus and Roxbury Prep Mission Hill Campus alongside a mentor teacher who taught 5th grade math. For two weeks at the Dorchester Campus, I observed my mentor teacher, practiced teaching instruction, gained feedback and participated in professional development. This was in preparation for the Summer Academy Program where students who had failed 1 or 2 of their classes during the school year, were required to go to summer school and pass these classes in order to move on to the next grade. During the three weeks of Summer Academy at the Mission Hill Campus, my mentor teacher and I were in charge of two 5th grade math classes. During this time, I assisted my teacher during the first math class and then was completely responsible for teaching the second math class. After 3 weeks of hard work by both the teachers and the students, all 22 5th graders will move on to the 6th grade.