AVID 11/12 Teacher

• Aug 2020 - Present

Teach AVID for grades 11 and 12 and have completed AVID Training and Summer Institute Course. This is a college prep class were we focus on the FASFA, finding colleges that "fit," Common App process and essay responses, UC response essays, resumes, job interviews, SAT/ACT prep, budgeting, scholarships, grants, and waitlist responses.

Positive Psychology Teacher

• Aug 2020 - Present

Successfully applied for district and UC approval for a new class, Positive Psychology. I developed all the curriculum for this class and created it with my background in classes/courses I have taken from Yale and Cal Berkeley.

English Teacher

• Aug 2015 - Present

Teach high school English Literature, which includes writing analytical paragraphs, personal narratives, argumentative, and persuasive essays along with reading. Through my writing, editing, and revision process students academically grow tremendously, and ultimately are more confident in their writing abilities as well as better prepared for higher grade levels including college and beyond. Four years Co-Taught English experience; very familiar with working with students with special… Show more Teach high school English Literature, which includes writing analytical paragraphs, personal narratives, argumentative, and persuasive essays along with reading. Through my writing, editing, and revision process students academically grow tremendously, and ultimately are more confident in their writing abilities as well as better prepared for higher grade levels including college and beyond. Four years Co-Taught English experience; very familiar with working with students with special needs, IEPs. and 504s. Co-created a combined English 10 and World History 10 shared class titled Democracy in the Modern World where English and history were taught thematically and simultaneously across curriculum

Academic Subject Tutoring

• Jan 2011 - Present

I like to meet students where they are academically and build from that point. In order to build and help students grow, I find my students strengths and we focus on utilizing them for the skill we are working on. I try multiple methods of teaching. If one method is not working, we will not keep doing the same thing. I believe in tailored instruction and can help develop love and respect for the learning process. We will look at mistakes as building blocks and areas to grow from. All students… Show more I like to meet students where they are academically and build from that point. In order to build and help students grow, I find my students strengths and we focus on utilizing them for the skill we are working on. I try multiple methods of teaching. If one method is not working, we will not keep doing the same thing. I believe in tailored instruction and can help develop love and respect for the learning process. We will look at mistakes as building blocks and areas to grow from. All students are expected to try their best and take pride in their creativity and efforts. With eight years experience and counting as a high school English teacher, I can help with reading, writing, and understanding of texts. I can help you grow as a writer and help you make the progress you have always wanted. I have years of experience with teaching students with special needs, advanced students, and English Language Learners and can help scaffold and meet your needs.

College Essay Advisor

• Jul 2020 - Present

Applying for College and composing written responses can be daunting, but I am here to help! I will make the most of our time giving you assignments to work on before we check back in again. It is best to get started on the responses in spring of your junior year of high school, but if you are senior and have not started we can work together to craft a wonderful essay as well.

Eighth Grade English and Sixth Grade Presentation Skills Teacher

• Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

Student

• Jan 2014 - 2015

Tutor

• Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

English Tutor

• Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

Student Reading Specialist

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

• Work with forth grade students during their school day twice a week for response to intervention (RTI), tier two, which supports students who are struggling in reading • Support students in a process of intensive discussion and thinking about a range of texts • Generate lesson plans for each session and complete an evaluation of the lesson, ulimently assessing the childrens strengths and weaknesses in regards to reading and spelling to aid for better instruction. • Work with forth grade students during their school day twice a week for response to intervention (RTI), tier two, which supports students who are struggling in reading • Support students in a process of intensive discussion and thinking about a range of texts • Generate lesson plans for each session and complete an evaluation of the lesson, ulimently assessing the childrens strengths and weaknesses in regards to reading and spelling to aid for better instruction.

Student Teacher

• Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

Planned and implimented standard Freshman curriculum to students. Ran a Freshamn English classroom and taught students how to write a thesis, grammer, MLA formatting, and how to write an essay,while also trying to foster a life long love of reading and writing. I walked students through specific texts such as, The Oddessy, Antigone, and Of Mice and Men and I graded essays, homework, and classwork. Planned and implimented standard Freshman curriculum to students. Ran a Freshamn English classroom and taught students how to write a thesis, grammer, MLA formatting, and how to write an essay,while also trying to foster a life long love of reading and writing. I walked students through specific texts such as, The Oddessy, Antigone, and Of Mice and Men and I graded essays, homework, and classwork.

Student Teacher

• Feb 2012 - May 2012

• Observed how a classroom is ran from a successful high school teacher • Assisted the teacher with everything from making copies to giving one on one help to students during class. • Observed how a classroom is ran from a successful high school teacher • Assisted the teacher with everything from making copies to giving one on one help to students during class.

Executive Assistant

• Mar 2008 - Mar 2012

Responsible for all accounts receivable / account payables. In charge bank reconciliation and monthly KPI's. Handle all employee new hires. Work with ADP to process payroll. Assist CEO by answer and screening all calls and mail, scheduling meetings, creating agenda items, taking meeting minutes, including Board of Directors meetings. Coordinate all company events/seminars. Type a variety of executive-level correspondences/memos. Order and keep track of all equipment/office supplies and… Show more Responsible for all accounts receivable / account payables. In charge bank reconciliation and monthly KPI's. Handle all employee new hires. Work with ADP to process payroll. Assist CEO by answer and screening all calls and mail, scheduling meetings, creating agenda items, taking meeting minutes, including Board of Directors meetings. Coordinate all company events/seminars. Type a variety of executive-level correspondences/memos. Order and keep track of all equipment/office supplies and coordinate travel arrangements and prepare travel itinerary. Show less Responsible for all accounts receivable / account payables. In charge bank reconciliation and monthly KPI's. Handle all employee new hires. Work with ADP to process payroll. Assist CEO by answer and screening all calls and mail, scheduling meetings, creating agenda items, taking meeting minutes, including Board of Directors meetings. Coordinate all company events/seminars. Type a variety of executive-level correspondences/memos. Order and keep track of all equipment/office supplies and… Show more Responsible for all accounts receivable / account payables. In charge bank reconciliation and monthly KPI's. Handle all employee new hires. Work with ADP to process payroll. Assist CEO by answer and screening all calls and mail, scheduling meetings, creating agenda items, taking meeting minutes, including Board of Directors meetings. Coordinate all company events/seminars. Type a variety of executive-level correspondences/memos. Order and keep track of all equipment/office supplies and coordinate travel arrangements and prepare travel itinerary. Show less

Student Teacher

• Sep 2011 - Feb 2012

I helped build high school teen-parent students confidence in academics, showed them the importance of an education, and encouraged them to apply for higher education. I guided students on everything from balancing school, family, work, and parenting, to dealing with stereotypes and making doctor appointments.I walked students through the financial aid process and helped them write personal statement essays for college applications and scholarships. I also devised my own scholarship program on… Show more I helped build high school teen-parent students confidence in academics, showed them the importance of an education, and encouraged them to apply for higher education. I guided students on everything from balancing school, family, work, and parenting, to dealing with stereotypes and making doctor appointments.I walked students through the financial aid process and helped them write personal statement essays for college applications and scholarships. I also devised my own scholarship program on site. Show less I helped build high school teen-parent students confidence in academics, showed them the importance of an education, and encouraged them to apply for higher education. I guided students on everything from balancing school, family, work, and parenting, to dealing with stereotypes and making doctor appointments.I walked students through the financial aid process and helped them write personal statement essays for college applications and scholarships. I also devised my own scholarship program on… Show more I helped build high school teen-parent students confidence in academics, showed them the importance of an education, and encouraged them to apply for higher education. I guided students on everything from balancing school, family, work, and parenting, to dealing with stereotypes and making doctor appointments.I walked students through the financial aid process and helped them write personal statement essays for college applications and scholarships. I also devised my own scholarship program on site. Show less

Escrow Officer

• 2007 - 2007

Was responsible for properly and legally executing each real estate transaction. Executed escrow terms, such as holding money or legal papers, paying off mortgages, paying sums to designated parties, and preparing final statements of accounting for funds disposition. Processed and approved funds for disbursement. Responsible for developing and maintaining business relationships with mortgage brokers and real estate agents. Managed my own escrow desk and scheduling. Was responsible for properly and legally executing each real estate transaction. Executed escrow terms, such as holding money or legal papers, paying off mortgages, paying sums to designated parties, and preparing final statements of accounting for funds disposition. Processed and approved funds for disbursement. Responsible for developing and maintaining business relationships with mortgage brokers and real estate agents. Managed my own escrow desk and scheduling.

Notary Public

• 2003 - 2007

As a Notary Public, handled signings and explained loan documents to buyers, sellers and borrowers. As a Notary Public, handled signings and explained loan documents to buyers, sellers and borrowers.

Escrow Officer

• 2002 - 2007

Was responsible for the accuracy and final determination of escrow documents, including verification of receipt of monies and release of contingencies or imposed conditions. Executed lender’s conditions and requirements for funding and closing. Served as the communication link to all parties involved in the transaction. Provided excellent service resulting in repeat and referral business. Prepared escrow instructions for prorated taxes, interest, insurance and rents. Reviewed terms and… Show more Was responsible for the accuracy and final determination of escrow documents, including verification of receipt of monies and release of contingencies or imposed conditions. Executed lender’s conditions and requirements for funding and closing. Served as the communication link to all parties involved in the transaction. Provided excellent service resulting in repeat and referral business. Prepared escrow instructions for prorated taxes, interest, insurance and rents. Reviewed terms and conditions of purchase contracts and received funds from buyer. Audited files and disbursed funds. Show less Was responsible for the accuracy and final determination of escrow documents, including verification of receipt of monies and release of contingencies or imposed conditions. Executed lender’s conditions and requirements for funding and closing. Served as the communication link to all parties involved in the transaction. Provided excellent service resulting in repeat and referral business. Prepared escrow instructions for prorated taxes, interest, insurance and rents. Reviewed terms and… Show more Was responsible for the accuracy and final determination of escrow documents, including verification of receipt of monies and release of contingencies or imposed conditions. Executed lender’s conditions and requirements for funding and closing. Served as the communication link to all parties involved in the transaction. Provided excellent service resulting in repeat and referral business. Prepared escrow instructions for prorated taxes, interest, insurance and rents. Reviewed terms and conditions of purchase contracts and received funds from buyer. Audited files and disbursed funds. Show less