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Experience

2021- Present

PROGRAM MANAGER

OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Books Are Wings

Pawtucket, RI

  • Recruit, lead, train, and manage staff and volunteers

  • Use software to monitor and interpret data on family participation and retention. Increased family enrollment by 134%

  • Selected to manage volunteers and lead two new reading programs. Increased programming by 100%

  • Lead and manage over 100 reading events per year at schools, camps, and popups. Increased student engagement 109%

  • Design and publish newsletters, emails, and blogs about literacy education with Wix, Constant Contact, and Canva.

  • Manage social media posts

  • Maintain donor database on Bloomberg.

  • Collaborate with team to create new programming to promote literacy and reading throughout the community.

2015-2021

ESL & GERMAN EDUCATOR

St. Andrew's School

Barrington, RI

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  • Launched German as a world language program for over 50 high school students out of a student body of 194.

  • Researched language learner best practices and incorporated findings to expand program content to multi-level learner cohorts.

  • Implemented over 30 e-learning tools and software to instruct and engage students, and monitor and report their progress. Learned new software overnight and applied them to daily tasks, accelerated efficiency and productivity.

  • Facilitated course development through innovation and collaboration and tailored it to student learning needs.

  • Incorporated emerging technologies including a variety of over 20 online learning programs for 50 students/year.

  • Managed projects leading to student success and goal achievement and increased language proficiency.

  • Integrated digital tools to simplify and improve workflows.

  • Trained faculty on new LMS

  • Appointed to serve on the Technology Committee

2014-2015

ESL INSTRUCTOR

Roosevelt International Academy

Providence, RI

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  • Launched German as a world language program for over 50 high school students.

  • Researched language learner best practices and incorporated findings to expand program content to multi-level learner cohorts.

  • Implemented over 30 e-learning tools and software to instruct and engage students, and monitor and report their progress. Learned new software overnight and applied them to daily tasks, accelerated efficiency and productivity.

  • Facilitated course development through innovation and collaboration and tailored it to student learning needs.

  • Incorporated emerging technologies including a variety of over 20 online learning programs for 50 students/year.

  • Managed projects leading to student success and goal achievement and increased language proficiency.

  • Integrated digital tools to simplify and improve workflows.

  • Trained faculty on new LMS

  • Appointed to serve on the Technology Committee

2011-2014

GERMAN INSTRUCTOR

Martha's Vineyard Regional

High Schoo

Oak Bluffs, MA

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  • Grew German program by 400%

  • Designed and delivered effective German language curriculum to over 120 students of varying levels.

  • Fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement and participation.

  • Provided individualized support and feedback to students to facilitate their language development.

  • Incorporated technology and multimedia resources to enhance language learning.

  • Promoted cultural awareness and understanding by integrating German culture, traditions, and current events into lessons.

  • Collaborated with other German teachers and language department colleagues to share best practices and resources.

  • Communicated effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding student progress and concerns.

  • Participated in professional development to stay updated with the latest methodologies and educational trends in language instruction.

  • Organized and supervised German club and cultural events to enhance students' language skills and cultural appreciation.

  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance assessments.

2008-2009

MARKETING COORDINATOR & SEO COPYWRITER

A.T. CROSS COMPANY

Providence, RI

  • Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with online and email campaigns.

  • Tracked and reported on sales, marketing campaign responses, and market trends

  • Wrote copy for online content and incorporated SEO keywords to increase search result rankings.

  • Wrote SEO copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality and incorporated SEO keywords into copy to increase search result rankings.

  • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements, marketing materials, YouTube videos, websites, and emails.

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2008-2009

MARKETING COORDINATOR & SEO COPYWRITER

A.T. CROSS COMPANY

Providence, RI

  • Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with online and email campaigns.

  • Tracked and reported on sales, marketing campaign responses, and market trends

  • Wrote copy for online content and incorporated SEO keywords to increase search result rankings.

  • Wrote SEO copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality and incorporated SEO keywords into copy to increase search result rankings.

  • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements, marketing materials, YouTube videos, websites, and emails.

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2005-2007

MARKETING COORDINATOR & SEO COPYWRITER

DISPLAYS2GO

Bristol, RI (now Fall River, MA)

  • Maintained and updated project pages on website

  • Wrote optimized copy for web and e-marketing materials

  • Conducted extensive keyword research and integrated relevant keywords strategically into web content to improve search engine rankings and visibility.

  • Wrote compelling and optimized website content, blog posts, and social media content, adhering to SEO best practices and driving organic traffic to client websites.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including marketing and design, to ensure consistent brand messaging and enhance overall user experience.

  • Implemented on-page and off-page optimization strategies, such as link building and guest blogging, to increase website authority and improve search engine performance.

  • Monitored and analyzed key SEO metrics, including keyword rankings, organic traffic, and conversion rates, using analytics tools to evaluate content performance and identify areas for improvement.

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Part time & Contract Work (Remote)

2020-Present

MARKETING PROJECT ASSOCIATE & SEO COPYWRITER

LETTERPRESS COMMUNICATIONS

Farmville, VA

  • Market Research and Data Collection for Project HOPE-VA.

  • Developed and delivered key deliverables, including comprehensive surveys tailored to gather critical insights from multiple stakeholders, such as homeless students and parents, school staff/administrators, liaisons, transportation personnel, and other staff.

  • Successfully executed data collection activities, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and maintaining the integrity of deliverables.

  • Generated impactful executive summaries encompassing data, providing valuable insights to project stakeholders and decision-makers.

  • Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with online and email campaigns.

  • Wrote SEO copy, adhering to employers' overarching branding and incorporated SEO keywords to increase search result rankings.

  • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements, marketing materials, YouTube videos, websites, and emails.

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2021-2022

ADULT GERMAN INSTRUCTOR

BERLITZ LANGUAGES

Online

  • Planned and delivered effective German language lessons to students of varying proficiency levels.

  • Developed lesson plans and assessments aligned with curriculum guidelines specifically designed for adult learners.

  • Taught German grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation skills using diverse teaching methods and resources tailored to the needs and interests of adult students.

  • Fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment that encouraged active student engagement and participation.

  • Provided individualized support and feedback, recognizing students’ learning goals and facilitating their language development accordingly.

Education

2009-2011

TUFTS UNIVERSITY

I received a double Masters in German and Teaching- Secondary Education.

MASTERS IN GERMAN

WITH TEACHING LICENSURE

Medford, MA

2000-2004

MARIST COLLEGE

I earned a BA in Communications with a concentration in advertising and a minor in music.

Bachelor of Arts

Poughkeepsie,, NY

Technical Skills

Camtasia

Canva

Blackboard

Microsoft Offie

Google Suite

Wix

Languages

English (native)

German (proficient)

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