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Stephanie Baker (415) 425 8727 |
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OBJECTIVE____________________________________________________________________
to facilitate critical thinking, increased reading comprehension, and writing skills
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS_____________________________________________
• 11 years of teaching experience in both public and independent schools. • Skilled at helping students become confident writers and critical thinkers. • Published writer and poet. Recipient of a 2009-2010 City of San Francisco Arts Commission grant. • 8 years of receiving and facilitating professional development with recognized experts in the field (best practices for teaching of writing).
EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________________
2007 to Present FIRST GRADUATE, San Francisco, California Summer English Teacher, Creative Writing Teacher, After-school Tutor • Increased reading comprehension for basic readers in a 5-week session (8th and 9th graders). • Coached rising 10th graders through a formal debate and argument-writing unit. • Taught college level expository writing and published anthology of polished essays. • (Ongoing) Assist students on individual basis with school assignments—essays and interpreting literature.
2001 to Present BAY AREA WRITING PROJECT, Berkeley, California Teacher Consultant• Facilitate "Teachers as Writers" workshops and BAWP's annual weekend writing retreat.• Produce and co-host "The Organic Word" monthly reading series where teachers and students write together and then perform their work in a public venue (Mission Pie bakery/café in San Francisco).
2005 to 2009 JEWISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL OF THE BAY, San Francisco, California Humanities Teacher • Taught 9th and 10th grade World Literature, 11th grade American Literature, AP Language and Composition, and Summer Expository Writing. • Researched, implemented, and trained department members in innovative teaching of writing techniques including how to adapt academic writing rubrics. • Coached 9th grade English teachers in the use of drama techniques to increase reading comprehension and public presentation skills. • Created the JCHS Writing Center, where students receive individual writing attention. • Worked closely with parents and staff to ensure an equitable and differentiated classroom setting for students with learning disabilities.
2005 to 2007 LETTRICK & ASSOCIATES, Mill Valley, CA Reading and Writing Tutor • Tutored middle and high school students at all skill levels for essay assignments (brainstorming through final drafts), including Humanities classes, AP English, summer reading, and college application essays. •
Coached students through writing process (brainstorming
through final draft) and improved self-confidence.
2001 to 2006 ARAGON HIGH SCHOOL, San Mateo, California English Teacher and Peer Helping Coordinator/Teacher• Taught 10th-11th grade College Prep English, 10-12th grade Peer Helping, and AP English Language and Composition. • Recognized as departmental leader and curriculum innovator: created Lincoln-Douglas debate unit, which is now taught by all 11th grade English teachers. • Transformed 11th grade Honors English into district and state-approved AP Language and Composition course. • Established and coordinated a successful school-wide Peer Helping Program. • Selected, interviewed, and trained students to counsel over 300 peers each semester, significantly improving the safety and well being of overall student population. • Organized and led successful field trips to supplement curriculum, including a Huck Finn canoe trip on the Russian River and annual trips to the San Francisco International Film Festival.
1999 to 2001 EUGENE A. McATEER HIGH SCHOOL, San Francisco, California English Teacher• Taught 9th grade World Literature (Honors) and 11th grade American Literature. • Sponsored school-wide monthly poetry reading series. • As a member of the San Francisco Unified Secondary Literacy Network, facilitated school-site professional development sessions focused on increasing student literacy. • Successfully integrated San Francisco Opera visits into American Literature curriculum (Dead Man Walking).
1999 to 2000 INTENSIVE SUMMER LITERACY ACADEMY, San Francisco, California Reading and Writing Teacher• Helped rising 9th graders improve their expository writing by guiding them through multiple drafts of three different writing types (persuasive, evaluative, reflective). • Increased student lexile level, reading comprehension, and interest in reading in rising 9th grade students reading at 2nd-5th grade reading levels. • Achieved proficiency in teaching Phonographix and measuring reading and writing skills.
1998 to 1999 GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, San Francisco, California French Teacher• Taught French I through IV. • Created high-interest and effective curriculum by utilizing language acquisition theory. • Recruited students and hosted school-wide poetry reading in three languages. • Sponsored and led successful field trips and guest speakers: San Francisco International Film Festival, Ti Couz restaurant, cheese affineur.
EDUCATION____________________________________________________________________
2001 SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Francisco, California Single Subject Teaching Credential/ CLAD
1998 NEW COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, California Masters in Fine Arts, Poetics and Writing
1991 VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, Villanova, Pennsylvania Bachelors of Arts in English. Honors Program. Theatre and French minors. Phi Beta Kappa
1990 UNIVERSITY OF PARIS IV / SORBONNE, Paris, France French Language, Literature, Art History |
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