Experience

Bay Area Teacher Training Institute

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Instructor and supervisor for teaching interns earning a Masters in Education and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. I support current and future teachers to implement critical pedagogical strategies and teach with equitable frameworks. Instructor and supervisor for teaching interns earning a Masters in Education and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. I support current and future teachers to implement critical pedagogical strategies and teach with equitable frameworks.



Synapse School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 5th/6th Language Arts Teacher (Long-Term Sub)

  • Jan 2023 - Apr 2023



University of California, Berkeley

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Curriculum Specialist

  • Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  Creative content developer with the Learning Design Group at the Lawrence Hall of Science. In partnership with Amplify Science, we help distribute research-based, multidisciplinary science curricula to more than 20 percent of K-8 students nationwide. Creative content developer with the Learning Design Group at the Lawrence Hall of Science. In partnership with Amplify Science, we help distribute research-based, multidisciplinary science curricula to more than 20 percent of K-8 students nationwide.



San Francisco State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  Graduate assistant for a research seminar course – Analyzing Critical Issues in Teaching and Learning. I support doctoral students in researching and writing theoretical frameworks, literature reviews, and methodologies for their dissertation research. Graduate assistant for a research seminar course – Analyzing Critical Issues in Teaching and Learning. I support doctoral students in researching and writing theoretical frameworks, literature reviews, and methodologies for their dissertation research.



San Francisco Day School

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 5th Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2021

  5th-Grade Lead Teacher & Math Instructor Restorative Practice and Universal Design for Learning are at the heart of my multiple subject teaching. I design exciting units of study in all content areas and prioritize the social & emotional wellbeing of my students. Leadership participation includes 5th-grade team lead, 5th-grade advisor, technology strategy committee, social/emotional learning PLC, rainbow alliance, adoptee club, and a civic engagement elective for 8th-graders. Professional Development ● POCC (The NAIS People of Color Conference - Facilitator RP/Community Circles) ● Traverse - Portland (The Art of Educational Equity) ● UDL (Universal Design for Learning - CAST) Show less



Freelance

• California, United States

• Event Production & Community Fundraising

  • 2011 - 2021

  For over a decade, I have produced, managed, and supported countless LGBTQ+ events and fundraisers in California. Funds raised have contributed to local organizations that support housing, local artists, gender equality, public health, and social programs. I have organized and directed large numbers of volunteers and staff, some events with 2500+ participants. For over a decade, I have produced, managed, and supported countless LGBTQ+ events and fundraisers in California. Funds raised have contributed to local organizations that support housing, local artists, gender equality, public health, and social programs. I have organized and directed large numbers of volunteers and staff, some events with 2500+ participants.



San Francisco Unified School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• 8th Grad Math Teacher & RtI Behavioral Coach

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  Response to Intervention (RtI) educator supporting Kindergarten-5th grade and 8th-grade math teacher. Daily responsibilities included school-wide PBIS support through intervention, behavioral coaching, a wellness center, and community outreach. I organized and facilitated school leadership projects, including a middle school Gender and Sexualities Alliance, and participation in the San Francisco community portrait by French muralist JR. Math instruction included CPM lesson planning/development, CI group-worthy tasks, and design thinking. Professional Development ● Complex Instruction (CPM Mathematics) ● Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain (Zaretta Hammond, 2-day workshop) ● PAX Good Behavior Game ● Safety Care (Physical & Verbal De-escalation) ● Teachers for Social Justice (T4SJ) Show less



Town School for Boys

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 2nd Grade Resident Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  Part of the New Teacher Institute (NTI), my teaching residency at Town School for Boys was an opportunity to grow immensely as an educator. This progressive independent school values multiple pedagogical approaches, Social Emotional Learning, and a Responsive Classroom approach to effective behavior management. Professional Development ● Institute for SEL (IFSEL one day workshop) ● Museum of Tolerance -Anti-Bias Education for K-12 Educators: Action and Impact ● Responsive Classroom (40-hour course) Show less



Academic Chess

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Instructor

  • Jan 2008 - Jun 2016

  Classes range from beginner to advanced with students ages 5 through 18. Responsibilities include developing curriculum, training new hires, facilitating classes and organizing events outside of regular class schedules. I have worked in a variety of different neighborhoods with students from all social and economic backgrounds. I have an elaborate knowledge of the game chess, and extensive experience managing large class sizes, up to 40 students. Classes range from beginner to advanced with students ages 5 through 18. Responsibilities include developing curriculum, training new hires, facilitating classes and organizing events outside of regular class schedules. I have worked in a variety of different neighborhoods with students from all social and economic backgrounds. I have an elaborate knowledge of the game chess, and extensive experience managing large class sizes, up to 40 students.



Luscious Queer Music Festival

• Director of Operations

  • Nov 2013 - Nov 2014

  Principal organizer for a unique music festival experience in Northern California. My responsibilities include booking musicians, event planning, on-site director, volunteer coordination, outreach, managing sponsorship, PR, contracts and social media. Created all event infrastructure including social media campaigns, press release, contracts and a sponsorship package Principal organizer for a unique music festival experience in Northern California. My responsibilities include booking musicians, event planning, on-site director, volunteer coordination, outreach, managing sponsorship, PR, contracts and social media. Created all event infrastructure including social media campaigns, press release, contracts and a sponsorship package



Wyndham Destinations

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outlet Supervisor/P.M. Valet Supervisor

  • Mar 2005 - Dec 2006

  Responsible for payroll, scheduling, counseling, staff training and guest communication. Duties included managing three hotel bars, one live music venue, two restaurants, and the suite-services department. Assumed the role of Manager-On-Duty for the entire hotel many evenings and was required to resolve any/all Guest issues or concerns to mutual satisfaction. Responsible for payroll, scheduling, counseling, staff training and guest communication. Duties included managing three hotel bars, one live music venue, two restaurants, and the suite-services department. Assumed the role of Manager-On-Duty for the entire hotel many evenings and was required to resolve any/all Guest issues or concerns to mutual satisfaction.