Briana Weeger

Briana Weeger has a diverse work experience in the field of education and language development. Briana began their most recent role as the English Language Development (ELD) Director at STEM Preparatory Schools in 2020. In this position, their responsibilities included building the ELD department, developing and refining ELD programs and curriculum, and collaborating with administration and counselors to ensure appropriate placement of EL students.

From 2017 to 2020, Briana worked at STEM Preparatory Schools as the ELD Coordinator and ELD Teacher. As the Coordinator, they tracked and analyzed student data, provided professional development to teachers, and supported the implementation of ELD curriculum. As the Teacher, they created and implemented rigorous ELD curriculum, differentiated instruction for diverse learners, and collaborated with colleagues to develop interventions for struggling students.

Prior to their work at STEM Preparatory Schools, Briana was an English Tutor at Varsity Tutors from 2016 to 2017. Briana provided personalized instruction to clients of various English abilities and received high student satisfaction ratings.

In 2016, Briana worked as an Artifact Writer at Unbound Concepts, where they wrote detailed text on using specific books and articles in classrooms while adhering to Common Core standards.

From 2013 to 2016, Briana was a Tenured English Language Arts and Shakespearean Drama Teacher at the NYC Department of Education. Briana developed and implemented curriculum, collected and organized data, and collaborated with the creative arts team for the annual Shakespeare festival.

Prior to that, from 2009 to 2013, Briana worked as an English as a Second Language Teacher and International Student Advisor at ELS Educational Services, Inc. Briana adjusted teaching practices for ESL students, established relationships with property managers and universities, and received a teaching award nomination.

In 2008, Briana was a Program Representative at UC San Diego Extension, where they provided counseling to international students and contributed to marketing efforts to increase enrollment in ESL programs.

Briana also has experience as a Tutor at After-School All-Stars - San Diego, where they provided tutoring and created a peer-mentoring program.

Early in their career, from 2006 to 2008, Briana worked as a Case Assistant at Gates, O'Doherty, Gonter & Guy, LLP, where they assisted in the organization and management of pre-litigation lemon law cases.

Overall, Briana Weeger has a strong background in education and language development, with experience in curriculum development, data analysis, tutoring, and student support.

Briana Weeger has an extensive education history. Briana received their Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Creative Writing from the University of California, Riverside in 2019-2021. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in English/Language Arts Teacher Education Grades 7-12 from Brooklyn College in 2015. Furthermore, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Literature, with a minor in Spanish, from UCLA in 2006.

In addition to their degrees, Briana has also obtained various certifications. Briana holds a Single Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD Certification from the California State Department of Education. Briana also possesses a Single Subject Teaching Certificate in English Language Arts 7-12 from the New York State Department of Education. Additionally, they have a Cambridge CELTA Certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. The specific months and years of when they obtained these certifications are not provided.