As an educator, Emily's writing emphasizes social justice issues, student advocacy, engaging learners, along with cultivating compassionate classroom and workplace communities. Trained in English literature and research writing, Emily is an excellent literary analyst, drawing connections, revealing subtext and nuance, and conveying deeper meaning. As a published educational author, Emily brings a strong sense of humanity to whatever project she endeavors and is devoted to bringing people closer through her stories and writing.
Emily is a voracious reader and loves integrating history and social justice into her writing and teaching. As a parent of a toddler, Emily loves learning and reflecting on her experiences and helping her daughter learn and grow. Emily is an avid music fan, appreciating many, many genres from ambient instrumental, classical, hard bop jazz, classic rock, funk, R&B, soul, reggae, hip hop, to upbeat electronic and dance music.
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Dean's List Honors
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, GPA 3.93
Emily was responsible for composing business correspondence that provided clients with detailed instructions and guidelines to process transactions with their mutual fund accounts. Emily successfully responded to client and interoffice inquiries by adhering to specific client requirements and style guides established by multiple mutual fund companies, as well as SEC rules and regulations.
Emily has been a teacher for the past 9 years and written educational articles published on a popular education website, curriculum units and guides, detailed lesson plans and learning scales, teacher professional development resources and presentations, literature reviews, and has composed countless parent emails providing support and feedback during online instruction, as well as guidance regarding assignments and activities, along with school and district requirements.
Emily has created content about topics such as healthy habits, instructional strategies and powerful social justice teaching resources and ideas, as well as the importance of modeling compassion for parents and teachers. Emily uses her experiences to create heartwarming and uplifting pieces that posit her optimistic insights about parenting, teaching, and living consciously and intentionally.
Emily has created professional development educational presentations at new teacher conferences as well as professional development meetings within both districts in which she has taught. Emily's ease in personalizing her presentations and including heart-warming anecdotes leaves audience members with ready-to-use ideas and strategies, and an inspiring lift.
Emily has had a two-article series recently published on a popular education website. Emily is excellent at channeling emotion and empathy in her writing, creating compelling stories and endearing anecdotes that bring people together and warm the heart. Emily’s descriptive talents consistently create vivid and indelible images, drawing the reader in and appealing to all five senses.
Emily has created blog posts about topics such as healthy habits, instructional strategies and powerful social justice teaching resources and ideas, as well as the importance of modeling compassion for parents and teachers. Emily uses her experiences to create heartwarming and uplifting content that posits her optimistic insights about parenting, teaching, and living consciously and intentionally.
Emily excels at facilitating effective discussions with clients in order to target their goals brand identities. These focused conversations lead to grant proposals that adhere strictly to grant format requirements and effectively highlight how the client's plans conform to the grant's criteria, as well as vividly conveying the client's brand.