Fortitude Consulting - Education

Experience

Teacher

Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN    
1994 -Present
Areas of expertise: Curriculum Development, Diversity training, Literary Analysis, African American Literature. Trained College Board Advanced Placement instructor.
Develop, design and implement curriculum, tools for assessment and daily lessons. Supervise fellow teachers and student teachers.  Design building-wide exams.  Have taught Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior and Senior English/Literature as well as Advanced Placement Literature and African American Literature, Multicultural Literature, Speech and Interpretative Literature.  Design classroom settings to enhance the educational experience for students.  Structure multi-dimensional plans for various learning styles. Differentiated Instruction.  Develop programming for gifted and talented students. Design building-wide letters and information for direction for all staff. Develop and implement behavior strategies for fellow staff members. Worked directly with administration to create and implement staff development.  Counsel students.  Work directly with families to resolve issues and increase achievement.
*Syllabus College Board Advanced Placement approved.

Department Chair

English Language Arts

North Community High School, Minneapolis, MN
2008-2009
Mentored ELA teachers. Provided curriculum and feedback for staff members. Attended leadership meetings and planned building-wide development.

TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment)

North Community High School, Minneapols, MN
2008-2009
Building wide PBIS (positive behavior intervention strategies) coordinator. Developed positive interventions and incentives for students. Worked with district partners to develop programs for positive climate.

Activities Director

North Community High School, Minneapolis, MN     
1996-2001 & 2007 to present
Developed and implemented building wide student extra-curricular activities.  Managed school activities budget.  Created and designed high school coronations.  Created, designed and directed school productions.  Developed marketing strategies for all school open houses and orientations.  Structured, decorated and managed school dances and activities accompanying activities.

Education

University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN                                           ABD
Degree Ed.D. Critical Pedagogy
Doctoral Candidate  - coursework completed Spring 2007
Anticipated graduation date - Spring 2010

University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN                                           2001
Masters Degree - Curriculum and Instruction

University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN                                           1994
Bachelors Degree - English

Skills

Expertise in: Curriculum development, African American Literature, Literary analysis, Program design, Management, Counseling and Advising youth.