Led and maintained all aspects of teaching and learning in the upper school with over twenty direct report employees
Served as the Academic Dean, ensuring rigorous coursework, deliberate instructional practices, up to date curriculum, and fair assessment practices
Directed course registration for all existing and entering students, including publishing the course catalog, collaborating with the registrar on scheduling, and final course placement
Supervised the Director of College Counseling, Deans of Student Life, Director of Outdoor Education and Athletics Director in addition to all Upper School Teaching Faculty
Led a schedule redesign in conjunction with other division directors, organized the committee, collaborated with the registrar, and implemented a newly designed school schedule
Served as the leader of all 6-12 Academic Departments and their Chairs, oversaw budgets, resources use, teaching and curriculum changes and developments
Served as a member of the VMS Leadership Team and VMS Academic Team
Collaborated with Advancement and Enrollment Department to help meet team goals
Spearheaded the change in cell phone policy to implement the use of Yondr pouches
Collaborated with the Deans of Student Life in creating student led clubs, weekly "town meetings" and grade level faculty meetings
Cultivated and maintained positive and purposeful Upper School student and teacher culture, focused on rapport building, integrity and character building
Led and collaborated on experiential education course work and Intraterm courses to Colorado's San Luis Valley, San Juan River (UT), Taiwan, France, Yellowstone National Park, and Santa Fe
Led through COVID 19 pandemic and resulting years
Continually communicated with all school stakeholders including faculty, parents, students and collaborating teams
Snowsports Athlete Program Director
Vail Mountain School
09.2015 - 07.2017
Communicated with student-athletes and parents about programming, logistics, transportation and education
Tutored students after school in a variety of disciplines
Collaborated with teachers about skier schedules and missed work
Oversaw all tutors and matched them to students for work
Hired tutors, tracked tutor hours, orientated tutors to software, student needs and student resources
Maintained relationship with SSCV and VMS by meeting with and communicating with coaches and program directors
Academic Dean
Vail Mountain School
08.2015 - 07.2017
Collaborated with teachers on curriculum in all disciplines, researched resources, planned for present and future, discussed and educated about varied assessment
Worked with student support services to ensure student accommodations were met
Transitioned new teachers into learning to teach at an independent school
Communicated effectively with parents, teachers, administrators, registrar and students for course planning, scheduling, instruction, and assessment
Planned meetings with families, faculty, and outside resources to work toward creative solutions in student achievement
Worked on accountability in the upper school by planning and communicating logistics surrounding evaluations, conferences, and end of term exams
Communicated, planned and collaborated with all new Upper School families
Collaborated with departments and divisions to plan for students' learning needs
Worked with technology consultants to update gradebooks and rosters, understand domain controls, registration, create resource pages, and course evaluations
Upper School Teacher
Vail Mountain School
08.2015 - 06.2017
Taught 11th Grade English, AP Language and Composition, and Algebra 2
Learned new AP Curriculum and implemented College Board Standards
Attended department meetings and collaborated with the English Department
Designed curriculum, implemented effective instruction and fairly assessed students' assignments
Balanced teaching, tutoring, and serving as the Ski Program leader
Private Tutor
Self Employed
09.2008 - 08.2016
Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and address challenges in their coursework.
Supported students with helpful study habits and exam preparation strategies.
Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
Communicated with parents, teachers and students to schedule, plan for upcoming assessments including final exams and to keep students on track with their schoolwork
Independently billed families
Created rapport with students and families
Middle School Teacher
Vail Mountain School
08.2001 - 06.2011
Study Skills, grades 6, 7, and 8:
Created a middle school study skills curriculum and implemented the program with all middle school students
Created a transition program between 8th and 9th graders to introduce upper school
Humanities, grades 6, 7 and 8:
Wrote curriculum and taught grammar, writing, vocabulary, spelling, literature, history and geography
Evaluated students' work daily, wrote evaluations, and facilitated student/parent meetings
Collaborated with and mentored team teachers, served as the department chair
Mathematics, grades 6 and 8:
Taught the Everyday Math curriculum to sixth graders
Differentiated instruction for students who struggled or excelled
Taught small groups of eighth grade students pre-algebra and algebra where every student had different objectives, assignments and tasks in class
Homebase Advisor/ Homeroom Advisory, grades 6, 7 and 8:
Coached students in character development in times of success and difficulty and taught students study skills, time management, and wellness
Facilitated midterm conferences and coached students to follow up on teachers' recommendations
Consultant
Stone Creek Charter School
03.2009 - 08.2009
Reviewed the effectiveness of middle school programs, the academic scope and sequence, and teachers' methodologies
Researched and visited other state charter schools on the Western Slope and made recommendations for office administration, streamlining resources, and scheduling
Collaborated with teachers to plan programs for the following school year
Assisted with hiring and redirecting resources for the upcoming academic year
Reported monthly to the Board of Trustees
Middle School Coordinator
Vail Mountain School
06.2005 - 07.2008
Observed teachers, provided feedback, coached faculty through challenges in curriculum and classroom management
Facilitated weekly faculty meetings, lead professional book clubs, directed evaluation writing, critiqued communication, provided professional development
Served as a liaison between parents and teachers, planned and directed meetings with outcomes and goals
Organized and facilitated student conferences every trimester
Created the middle school schedule of classes and electives
Oversaw curriculum scope and sequence with department chairs
Lead the hiring and dismissal of middle school teachers
Wrote and collaborated with faculty and administration for Vail Mountain School's self study
Met with students who had academic, social, behavior challenges and worked to resolve areas of concern in conjunction with families and faculty
Coordinated and facilitated class wide meetings
Hosted monthly book clubs, poetry nights, class fundraisers and cross age social events
Planned and hosted weekly middle school town meeting
Created and implemented a wellness curriculum for middle school students
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