Experience

Partnership Academy

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SPED Teacher

  • Dec 2018 - Present



Wellstone International High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EL Teacher: Student Teacher

  • Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

  Taught English through core content, to Level 1 Newcomers. Designed and delivered Content-Based Instruction lesson plans supportive of differentiated instruction. Taught “soft skills” to teenage students with limited or interrupted formal education. Interpreted for Spanish-speaking students. Taught English through core content, to Level 1 Newcomers. Designed and delivered Content-Based Instruction lesson plans supportive of differentiated instruction. Taught “soft skills” to teenage students with limited or interrupted formal education. Interpreted for Spanish-speaking students.



Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors

• Minneapolis, MN

• Volunteer and Service Coordinator

  • May 2015 - Feb 2017

  Coordinated and managed volunteer program serving seniors and caregivers in Minneapolis. Responsible for developing and teaching art therapy classes for seniors 65+. Recruited, trained, matched and encouraged volunteers. Coordinated large-scale annual Volunteer Recognition events, Holiday events, and Spring Fundraising Dinners. Organized partnerships and supervised volunteer program coordinators for Senior Socials, Health Talks, Low Vision Support Groups, Diabetes Support Groups and Yoga classes. Planned and executed social media campaigns that increased program promotion.



Multi-Disciplinary Artist: Independent Contractor

• Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Teaching Artist

  • Jul 2007 - Jan 2017

  Teach standard-based lessons plans through various Art mediums for K-12 grade students. Develop and teach accessible Art programming in Minneapolis. Lead educational art workshops for 8th-12th grade students at conferences. Planned and coordinated Mural programming for youth. Teach Art workshops at public libraries throughout the Greater Twin Cities. Teach standard-based lessons plans through various Art mediums for K-12 grade students. Develop and teach accessible Art programming in Minneapolis. Lead educational art workshops for 8th-12th grade students at conferences. Planned and coordinated Mural programming for youth. Teach Art workshops at public libraries throughout the Greater Twin Cities.



Pillsbury United Communities

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Family Advocate

  • Aug 2007 - Feb 2009

  Taught Art and Literature Appreciation to K-4th grade students, leading them through hands-on, exploratory literacy activities. Coordinated and delivered Early Risers "Skills for Success” programming; multi-component, developmentally-focused, out of school time programs designed to foster students’ academic and social success. Provided one-on-one in-class redirection for K-4th grade students. Acted as a bilingual liaison between Spanish-speaking parents, school faculty, Hennepin County and the University of MN. Performed home visits with families; created plans for family engagement in schools.



LA Oportunidad Inc

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Latino Youth Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2005 - Jul 2007

  Developed culturally specific, bilingual K-8th grade curriculum for La Oportunidad, Inc. and implemented it into MN public schools. Coordinated cultural-specific out of school time programming for middle and high school students which fostered community-building, goal setting, and healthy decision-making. Coordinated Diversion Programming for youth experiencing truancy petitions or misdemeanors, which entailed group classes, case management and counseling. Developed and implemented Personal Goal Plans with students and parents, to overcome pressing issues negatively affecting youth’s academic success. Planned and co-coordinated all aspects of the Annual Latino Youth Peace Conference. Responsible for creating and teaching Art workshops to youth.



Division Of Indian Work

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2004 - Jul 2005

  Developed Live It! Curriculum, a comprehensive Teen Pregnancy Prevention Curriculum to address the disproportionately high rate of teen pregnancies among American Indian youth. Recruited and established a firm network across Minnesota public schools, First Nation reservations and clinic-based programs, to successfully promote and implement programming. Supervised, trained and supported teachers, youth development staff, and clinic professionals implementing Live it! programming. Evaluated programming and measured program outcomes. Maintained adequate records and monthly statistical and narrative reports.