Emily

R. Banks
(916) 834-3854 emily.banks@tc.edu
www.emilyrbanks.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Teachers College, Columbia University (20102012)
M.A. Curriculum & Teaching
Elementary Inclusive Education Program
New York State Certification (Grades 1-6)

Columbia University (20062010)

B.A. History, Concentration in Psychology
Magna Cum Laude

WORK EXPERIENCE
Live Oak School (San Francisco, CA)




Aug. 2014
Lead Teacher, 2nd Grade
Develop reading, writing, math, social studies, and science curriculum using Common Core standards and
Understanding by Design, developed Equity & Social Justice unit focused on Potrero Hill public housing projects
Integrate technology into all curricular areas, including using SMART technologies, iPad, Google Apps and web-
based applications to create individualized education plans; created digital system to track student growth
Foster community and social/emotional learning through Responsive Classroom approach

Shanti Bhavan Residential School (Tamil Nadu, India)

Summer 2013, 2014
Teacher & On-Site Administrator
Ran daily operations of a PreK-12 school with 250 students from disadvantaged backgrounds in rural India;
made class schedules, handled disciplinary issues and managed a team of 10 volunteer teachers; ran weekly
professional development meetings; conducted classroom observations and provided feedback to teachers
Created Kindergarten literacy program and taught high school English
Led faculty-wide workshops to introduce Promethean interactive whiteboards, TeachNext system and digital
learning into curriculum
Collaborated with businesses and non-profits to develop workshops for students

The Packer Collegiate Institute (Brooklyn, NY)

Aug. 2012June 2014
Associate Teacher, 3rd Grade
Created reading/writing units using Teachers College Reading & Writing Program and Understanding by
Design; created inquiry-based math units using Contexts for Learning Mathematics and Bridges in Mathematics
Collaborated with grade-level team and literacy consultant to build writing curriculum and create a system for
assessment of student writing
Integrated technology into curriculum, including creating a collaborative E-Book for New York history unit
Created a base of Global Education professional development resources to support Packer Collegiates
relationship with Ndonyo Wasin Primary School in Sereolipi, Kenya

P.S. 234 & P.S. 63 (New York, NY)

Sept. 2011May 2012
Student Teacher, 1st Grade & 3rd Grade
Designed a two-year curriculum on food justice, nutrition and sustainability
Ran a 3-month child inquiry study; used data and observations to inform future instruction and supports

Hollingworth Science Camp (New York, NY)

Summer 2011, 2012
Assistant Teacher, 4th Grade
Designed and taught an engaging curriculum with teaching team about structures and architecture

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Trained in Teachers College Reading & Writing Workshop model
Year-long technology workshop with focus on integrating SMART technologies, iPad, Google Apps, Mac
applications and web-based resources into curriculum
Year-long cross-divisional workshop with focus on Project Base Learning
Completed course Making Thinking Visible through Harvard Universitys Project Zero