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Education | Accreditation | Teaching Experience | Additional Professional Experience

Professional Development | Professional Affiliations | Community Involvement

3/98	Master of Education, Teacher Education Program (Secondary), University of Washington, Seattle, WA
12/96	Bachelor of Arts, English Teaching, cum laude, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
5/91	Bachelor of Business Administration, cum laude, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA

Accreditation

3/98	State of Washington Initial Teacher Certification
	Endorsements, grades 4-12 (pending approval by OSPI): English/Language Arts, Marketing Education, Economics, English as a Second Language

Teaching Experience

Teacher Intern - 8-12/97 Inglemoor High School, Bothell, WA

Taught three classes of twelfth grade English using a self-designed, standards-driven curriculum, "Advertising in America - A Critical View."

Engaged students in collaborative and interactive activities to provide knowledge of elements of argument
Facilitated critical analysis of advertising through class discussions and essays
Coordinated an advertising trade show; students showcased their deep knowledge of how ads "work" as persuasive tools
Developed a cross-disciplinary final project; students educated a specific audience on the potential influences of advertising on society

Taught one class of eleventh grade Mass Media, an English elective, using a self-designed, standards-driven curriculum, "Mass Media and Its Messages."

Examined with students how mass media has influenced society, culture, politics, and government
Adapted lessons and assignments to the skills and needs of diverse populations
Arranged an on-site presentation by a KING-TV News producer
Activities included composition of a television viewing recommendation for parents of young children, creation of a full-length news program, and composition of a critical essay on how ads reach specific audiences
Students reflected on the course in a culminating portfolio

Taught one class of tenth grade Debate using a self-designed, standards-driven curriculum, "Essentials of Argument."

Related debate components to students' lives with interactive activities, including use of "The Simpsons" in teaching fallacies of reasoning
Integrated course topics with senior class study of persuasive argumentation
Coordinated student research on contemporary, student-selected issues, utilizing on-campus technology resources, including informational databases and the Internet

Involvement also included participation in all full-staff and departmental meetings, piloting of Social Studies/Language Arts essay rubric, volunteering as assistant coach with football team and as sectional leader for jazz ensemble, aiding in development of Inglemoor web site, mentoring students in college application process.

Teacher Intern - Four weeks, Spring, 1997 Canyon Park Junior High School, Bothell, WA

Taught four classes of ninth grade English using a self-designed, standards-driven unit, "Composing the Five Paragraph Essay."

Created a collaborative project to introduce the writing process and five paragraph essay
Designed alternative assignments for a diverse population, including students considered at-risk

Involvement also included participation in all full-staff meetings, volunteering as assistant track and field coach, assisting with drama production "Cyrano de Bergerac," researching student learning variability and classroom management issues.

Teacher Intern - Two weeks, Winter, 1997 Canyon Park Junior High School, Bothell, WA

Taught four classes of ninth grade English using a self-designed, standards-driven unit, "An Introduction to Drama."

Created an in-class performance area and introduced elements of drama through student performance of "A Sunny Morning"

Involvement also included researching school environment, observing classroom teaching.

Student Observer - 10/96 Mattson Junior High School, Kent, WA; 9/96 Garfield Senior High School, Seattle, WA; 10/95 Lynnwood Senior High School, Lynnwood, WA

Involvement included observing classroom teaching, researching student learning variability.

English Instructor - 2-5/90 Estonian Management Institute, Tallinn, Estonia

Prepared and taught lessons in English as a foreign language to Estonian, Latvian, Russian, and Ukrainian businesspeople for this educational institution.

Additional Professional Experience

Development Coordinator - 3/92-3/97 Precedent Systems, Inc., Seattle, WA

Coordinated and prioritized product research and development for this fifteen year old health care software company.

Managed development efforts for new services, products, and product upgrades, coordinating a team of rehabilitation professionals and in-house staff
Developed, implemented and presented lessons for nationwide on-site client training program
Created and supervised product implementation strategies for struggling clients
Designed and programmed software providing clients with graphical comparative performance reports
Managed largest therapy-oriented database in the world
Teamed for development of effective marketing brochures and sales material
Authored software product user manual
Managed company-wide twenty station Local Area Network

Floor Manager - Summers, 1985-1991 Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, Seattle, WA

Trained and supervised seasonal employees, maintained financial records, attended to customer inquiries, and ordered stock for this 98-year-old landmark retail store and museum.

Marketing Consultant - 2-5/90 Estonian Business School, Tallinn, Estonia

Researched market potential and developed strategies for product positioning for two established factory businesses and one startup sole-proprietorship through this educational institution.

Professional Development

Ongoing	Action Research Project "Becoming Multicultural Educators" Research project examines how beginning teachers develop as multicultural educators
2/98	"Washington Alliance School Design Fair" Presentations coordinated by the Washington Alliance for Better Schools
1/98	"Communicating With Parents" Presented by Michelle Anciaux, Parent Involvement Director, Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Fall/97	"(SLIBG) Standards and Assessment Training" Two sessions presented by Julie Westerbeck and Sheri Rosenzweig, Inglemoor High School
1/97	"Understanding the Gang Culture and How It Relates to Society and School" Presented by H.A. Hasan, Special Education, University of Washington
1/97	"Issues in Gender Equity: An Emphasis on the Sciences" Presented by Susan Brainard, Director, Women in Engineering, University of Washington
10/96	"1996 Writing Conference: Essential Writing" Workshops presented by Puget Sound Writing Project. Keynote address "The Writing Process: Teaching It Well" by Janet Emig

Professional Affiliations

National Council of Teachers of English, Washington Education Association, National Education Association, Washington Association for Educators of Speakers of Other Languages, Puget Sound Writing Project

Community Involvement

Volunteer, Shoreline Community Service Center evening English as a second language program; conversation partner for visiting foreign educators through University of Washington professional exchange summer program; teacher, fifth grade Sunday School at University Presbyterian Church, Seattle, WA; co-developer and coordinator, on-line writer's workshop, matching junior high school writers with University of Washington student teachers; note taker, University of Washington Disabled Student Services

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