EDUCATION:
Duquesne
University,
Pittsburgh, PA
August
2009 – May 2011
Master of Science in Education, Social
Studies, Secondary Education (GPA: 4.0)
Member of Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society, Academic
Scholarship
Duquesne
University School of Law,
Pittsburgh, PA
August
2004 – May 2007
Juris Doctor,
Cum Laude
Full Academic Scholarship,
Admitted to the Bar of PA, Business Law Journal,
Duquesne University Arbitration Team, Economic
Community Development Clinic, Public Interest Law
Society, Summer Study of Law in Ireland
Grove City
College,
Grove City, PA
August
2000 – May 2004
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Minor in
French Studies
Accounting Department Tutoring
Session Leader, Dean’s List, Gamma Sigma Phi
Sorority (Executive Board), Symphony Orchestra
(Principal Chair), Homecoming Committee, Pre-Law
Society
Bethel Park
Senior High School,
Bethel Park, PA
Diploma,
June 2000
Graduated with Highest Honors
National Honor Society, Symphonic
Band, Symphonic Orchestra, Marching Band, Wind
Ensemble, Homecoming Steering Committee, Prom
Committee
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Ft. Couch
Middle School –
Upper St. Clair School District, Pittsburgh, PA
January
2012 – February 2012
Long-Term
Substitute Social Studies Teacher
Courses Taught: 8th Grade History - International
Baccalaureate Organization Program
Designed and
implemented lesson plans to maximize student
learning in fully integrated classrooms while
working within the curriculum of the IB program.
Took over
teacher’s lessons on short notice due to emergency
and finished unit lessons, including review and
administration of mid-term exams.
Worked
closely with team teachers to assist with various
programs outside of the Social Studies classroom,
including workshops and the school-wide
anti-bullying program.
Developed
tiered lessons and activities in order to make
learning meaningful and accessible to students of
varying ability levels.
Avonworth
High School –
Avonworth School District, Pittsburgh, PA
August
2011 – November 2011
Long-Term
Substitute Social Studies Teacher
Courses Taught: Advanced Placement United States History,
Anthropology, Conspiracy Theories
Designed and
implemented lesson plans to maximize student
learning in fully integrated classrooms.
Created
lesson plans to simulate a college classroom in
order to help students meet challenges associated
with a rigorous AP course.
Promoted
student-centered learning by engaging students in
lessons such as Socratic Discussions, jigsaw
activities, and student-created newspapers and
museum displays.
Developed
activities, projects, writing prompts and assessment
tools that emphasized critical thinking, analytical
skills, and authentic tasks.
Thomas
Jefferson High School –
West Jefferson Hills School District, Jefferson Hills, PA
January
2011 – April 2011
Student
Teacher
Courses Taught: 10th Grade Government, 11th
Grade United States History
Integrated
technology into classroom instruction, including
computer lab activities (such as “Web Quests”) and
Microsoft PowerPoint presentations by both the
teacher and students.
Developed
activities, projects, writing prompts and assessment
tools that emphasized critical thinking, analytical
skills, and authentic tasks.
Participated
fully as a faculty member, including performing all
administrative tasks in the classroom, handling
teacher duties such as study hall and chaperoning an
off-site school dance.
Field
Experiences:
Peters Township Middle School (Fall 2009); Bethel Park Senior High
School (Fall 2010).
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Kaplan PMBR
August 2008 –
Present
Legal Editor,
Attorney at Law
Work with a
team to design and implement curriculum for a
professional Bar Exam review course.
Write and
edit educational materials for Bar Exam preparation
which meet the standards of a variety of
jurisdictions.
Assist in
many specialty projects such as grading essays,
leading university-based student teams, handling a
“hotline” for struggling students and creating
materials for the tutoring program.
Grove City
College
August 2003 –
May 2004
Professors’ Assistant, Accounting Department
Led weekly
group tutoring sessions and provided one-on-one
tutoring for lower-level accounting students.
Handled
administrative duties such as proctoring exams,
grading exams and projects, and organizing materials
for class.
PROFESSIONAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE:
Beier, Beier
& Beier, LLP –
Pittsburgh, PA
May 2006 – October 2008
Associate
Attorney
Refined
communication skills by handling a variety of
litigation cases, which required close contact with
clients and opposing counsel, as well as various
appearances in court.
Enhanced
organizational skills by managing a full caseload,
including all applicable deadlines for filing of
pleadings and motions.
Honed
problem-solving skills by researching a variety of
legal issues, creatively developing favorable
solutions to these issues, and setting forth these
solutions in a clear and logical manner.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
St. Valentine
Parish –
Bethel Park, PA
August 2004 – Present
CCD (Sunday
School) Teacher
Grades
Taught: 2nd Grade, 5th Grade,
7th Grade, 8th Grade
(currently teaching 8th Grade)
Responsible
for designing and implementing curriculum which
aligns with diocese standards, using the provided
course materials as well as supplemental materials.
Develop
activities and projects that emphasize critical
thinking and provide the opportunity for students to
engage in authentic activities.
Handle
classrooms which have included a variety of
students, including those with learning disabilities
and emotional/behavioral issues.
Animal
Friends -
Pittsburgh, PA
Spring
2009 – Present
Volunteer,
“Humane Education” Program
Assist with
programs, including summer day camps, designed to
educate children and the public about a variety of
issues such as animal safety, respect, and the
responsibilities of pet ownership.
Responsible
for handling small group interactions with cats and
kittens, including demonstrations and interactive
presentations.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
