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Skills Based Grading: The NExt Generation

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Skills Based Grading: The NExt Generation

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Skills-Based Grading: The Next Generation

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But WHY? Students see themselves as numbers and letters. We saw traditional grading as a form of inequality. Skills Based Grading tended to focus on skills as if they were not connected. Letters and numbers do not help them know how to improve their skills. SBG, CBA...what's the

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In this unconventional portfolio, I hope you are able to get to know me beyond my resume and cover letter. Welcome!

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In this unconventional portfolio, I hope you are able to get to know me beyond my resume and cover letter. Welcome!

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Microsoft Office Suite

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Collaboration

Curriculum Design

Data Storytelling & Analysis

Growth Mindset

Instructional Planning

Problem Solving

Project Planning and Management

Team Leadership

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Competency-Based Education Curriculum Coordinator

2021 – 2022

Supported 45+ subject matter experts (SMEs) in the implementation of a new assessment program by creating administrative systems, meeting regularly, and reviewing documentation and assessment plans.

Created weekly newsletter graphics, resources, and communication materials for access by a variety of stakeholders.

Collaborated with 3 school administrators weekly to determine phases of policy implementation, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Participated alongside 24 experts in the Gates Foundation’s Shift equitable assessment design team.

Instructional Leadership Team Lead

2021 – 2022

Led a team of 10 administrators, teachers and coordinators to develop and implement data-driven school-wide instructional initiatives for a return on investment (ROI) of student academic growth.

Tenured Special Education Teacher, Service Provider, General Education Teacher

2017 – 2022

Designed and implemented in-person, virtual/remote, synchronous, and asynchronous curricula for special education and general education students.

Analyzed formative and summative assessment data to inform teaching practices while maintaining accurate records.

Developed Individual Education Plans for a yearly caseload of 12 special education students that included student data and annual goals after consultations with various stakeholders.

Grade Level Lead

2018 – 2021

Coordinated Senior activities such as incentives and significant end-of-the-year events by collaborating with venues, coordinating payments, and ensuring logistical coordination.

Utilized quantitative and qualitative data to identify and coordinate the implementation of academic, social-emotional, and strategic school culture interventions

Mastery Coordinator

2016 – 2017

Collaborated with Principal to review data, ensure accuracy of historical grades, and Mastery student graduation progress

Conferenced regularly with students to ensure the completion of graduation requirements and progress towards post-secondary goals

General Education Teacher, Grade Level Lead

2011 – 2017

Designed and implemented curriculum for Dramatic Literature, Literature of the Oppressed, Art Pathways, Financial Literacy, Leadership Pathways, College Prep, Online Pathways, and social-emotional focused homeroom

Piloted and aided in the transitions between traditional grading, skills-based grading, and competency-based grading by co-creating school-wide and English Department competencies

Led the Leveling grade level by identifying and co-facilitating the implementation of academic, social-emotional, and strategic school culture priorities from 2014 to 2016

Presented departmental skills-based grading initiative at Illinois Reading Council Conference

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📍chicago, il
✨ “ever tried. ever failed. no matter. try again. fail again. fail better.” ✨

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With 11 years of experience, I have gained valuable transferable skills in instructional design, relationship building, strategic planning, and project management. With a strong track record of quickly learning and adapting to new and complex situations, I am eager to leverage my diverse range of talents in a new and engaging professional setting.