Experience

Moreno Valley College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Professor, Journalism & Student Publications Advisor

  • Aug 2019 - Present



California State University, Los Angeles

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor, CalstateTEACH Program

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Responsibilities: • Provide academic advisement, remediation and guidance for CalStateTeach students • Evaluate and provide critical analysis of student submitted module work • Observe student teachers in the classroom and provide feedback to hone student pedagogy • Provide professional development and networking opportunities with other successful professional male educators for male teaching candidates Major Accomplishments: • Created and managed Men… Show more Responsibilities: • Provide academic advisement, remediation and guidance for CalStateTeach students • Evaluate and provide critical analysis of student submitted module work • Observe student teachers in the classroom and provide feedback to hone student pedagogy • Provide professional development and networking opportunities with other successful professional male educators for male teaching candidates Major Accomplishments: • Created and managed Men in Teaching group to support and encourage male teaching candidates in the CalStateTeach program Show less Responsibilities: • Provide academic advisement, remediation and guidance for CalStateTeach students • Evaluate and provide critical analysis of student submitted module work • Observe student teachers in the classroom and provide feedback to hone student pedagogy • Provide professional development and networking opportunities with other successful professional male educators for male teaching candidates Major Accomplishments: • Created and managed Men… Show more Responsibilities: • Provide academic advisement, remediation and guidance for CalStateTeach students • Evaluate and provide critical analysis of student submitted module work • Observe student teachers in the classroom and provide feedback to hone student pedagogy • Provide professional development and networking opportunities with other successful professional male educators for male teaching candidates Major Accomplishments: • Created and managed Men in Teaching group to support and encourage male teaching candidates in the CalStateTeach program Show less



SMASH

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Residential Director

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2018

  • Directed the residential program for 90, 10th-12th grade students attending the Summer Math and Science Honors Academy (SMASH), STEM-intensive, college preparatory program for underrepresented high school students • Managed and distributed the residential program budget • Collaborated with the site management team to build trust and created a positive community among residential staff and students • Partnered with the site director, lead instructor… Show more • Directed the residential program for 90, 10th-12th grade students attending the Summer Math and Science Honors Academy (SMASH), STEM-intensive, college preparatory program for underrepresented high school students • Managed and distributed the residential program budget • Collaborated with the site management team to build trust and created a positive community among residential staff and students • Partnered with the site director, lead instructor and program assistant to enhance continuity and assess program success for future SMASH Academy programming. • Trained and supervised the residential staff • Provided leadership, oversight and logistical support to residential staff • Maintained regular positive written and oral communications with parents, students and residential and administrative staff • Liaised with conference services and conference staff to maintain all logistical aspects of residential program. Major Accomplishments: • Created and published, SMASHED Magazine to chronicle student’s academic and residential experience during the SMASH Academy • Increased the number of return students by 35% in year two • Attained 100% retention of 2nd Year cohort in year three Show less • Directed the residential program for 90, 10th-12th grade students attending the Summer Math and Science Honors Academy (SMASH), STEM-intensive, college preparatory program for underrepresented high school students • Managed and distributed the residential program budget • Collaborated with the site management team to build trust and created a positive community among residential staff and students • Partnered with the site director, lead instructor… Show more • Directed the residential program for 90, 10th-12th grade students attending the Summer Math and Science Honors Academy (SMASH), STEM-intensive, college preparatory program for underrepresented high school students • Managed and distributed the residential program budget • Collaborated with the site management team to build trust and created a positive community among residential staff and students • Partnered with the site director, lead instructor and program assistant to enhance continuity and assess program success for future SMASH Academy programming. • Trained and supervised the residential staff • Provided leadership, oversight and logistical support to residential staff • Maintained regular positive written and oral communications with parents, students and residential and administrative staff • Liaised with conference services and conference staff to maintain all logistical aspects of residential program. Major Accomplishments: • Created and published, SMASHED Magazine to chronicle student’s academic and residential experience during the SMASH Academy • Increased the number of return students by 35% in year two • Attained 100% retention of 2nd Year cohort in year three Show less



Los Angeles Community College District

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• ADJUNCT FACULTY

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2017

  • Taught Journalism 101 and Intro to Mass Communication • Lectured on topics that included history of media, mass communication theory, police reporting, beat coverage, feature writing, sports writing, news reporting and editing • Provided course content for the critical analysis of mass media, the evolution of media and the impact of media on society • Developed instructional models and assignments designed to prepare students to understand the… Show more • Taught Journalism 101 and Intro to Mass Communication • Lectured on topics that included history of media, mass communication theory, police reporting, beat coverage, feature writing, sports writing, news reporting and editing • Provided course content for the critical analysis of mass media, the evolution of media and the impact of media on society • Developed instructional models and assignments designed to prepare students to understand the fundamentals of reporting and writing • Provided academic advisement, remediation, guidance and mentorship to students Major Accomplishments: • Faculty advisor for Los Angeles Collegian student newspaper • Faculty advisor for Collegian Times student magazine Show less • Taught Journalism 101 and Intro to Mass Communication • Lectured on topics that included history of media, mass communication theory, police reporting, beat coverage, feature writing, sports writing, news reporting and editing • Provided course content for the critical analysis of mass media, the evolution of media and the impact of media on society • Developed instructional models and assignments designed to prepare students to understand the… Show more • Taught Journalism 101 and Intro to Mass Communication • Lectured on topics that included history of media, mass communication theory, police reporting, beat coverage, feature writing, sports writing, news reporting and editing • Provided course content for the critical analysis of mass media, the evolution of media and the impact of media on society • Developed instructional models and assignments designed to prepare students to understand the fundamentals of reporting and writing • Provided academic advisement, remediation, guidance and mentorship to students Major Accomplishments: • Faculty advisor for Los Angeles Collegian student newspaper • Faculty advisor for Collegian Times student magazine Show less



Sentinel Newspaper, Los Angeles

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• CONTRIBUTING WRITER

  • Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

  Feature reporter, covering entertainment and local news stories in the Los Angeles area. Also regularly edit copy and proofread content for publication. Feature reporter, covering entertainment and local news stories in the Los Angeles area. Also regularly edit copy and proofread content for publication.



College Summit

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Dec 2006 - Jun 2013

  Supervised college-going culture system across 14 high schools for more than 4,000 students in under-resourced high schools. Results included a model for student leadership boards which increased student engagement by 80% - model currently being replicated in 5 (out of 13) regions; increase of 30% college applications sent for the entire region and annual average increase of 16% of students enrolled in college for an entire urban school district. Reviewed collected, organized and analyzed… Show more Supervised college-going culture system across 14 high schools for more than 4,000 students in under-resourced high schools. Results included a model for student leadership boards which increased student engagement by 80% - model currently being replicated in 5 (out of 13) regions; increase of 30% college applications sent for the entire region and annual average increase of 16% of students enrolled in college for an entire urban school district. Reviewed collected, organized and analyzed client data to develop conclusions and provide recommendations; as well as drive related client, regional and national goals. Designed and delivered training modules on college-going culture to over 100 educators. Topics included college application process, student engagement, classroom implementation and training on web-based college access system. Responsible for regional schools sales, which included: proposal creation, sales presentation, contract negotiation, creation and delivery. Managed data in the contract system database (Salesforce); loaded and updated proposal and contract documents in the system. Ensured successful execution of contract deliverables and provided documentation in the contract database. Created delivery line items in contracts database; prepared and processed delivery documentation; loaded delivery documents and correspondence in the system. Provided delivery and shipment documentation to support contract closeout and billing. As a result secured new school partnerships totaling more than $450,000 in revenue. Increased the number of students served by 50% in two years. Show less Supervised college-going culture system across 14 high schools for more than 4,000 students in under-resourced high schools. Results included a model for student leadership boards which increased student engagement by 80% - model currently being replicated in 5 (out of 13) regions; increase of 30% college applications sent for the entire region and annual average increase of 16% of students enrolled in college for an entire urban school district. Reviewed collected, organized and analyzed… Show more Supervised college-going culture system across 14 high schools for more than 4,000 students in under-resourced high schools. Results included a model for student leadership boards which increased student engagement by 80% - model currently being replicated in 5 (out of 13) regions; increase of 30% college applications sent for the entire region and annual average increase of 16% of students enrolled in college for an entire urban school district. Reviewed collected, organized and analyzed client data to develop conclusions and provide recommendations; as well as drive related client, regional and national goals. Designed and delivered training modules on college-going culture to over 100 educators. Topics included college application process, student engagement, classroom implementation and training on web-based college access system. Responsible for regional schools sales, which included: proposal creation, sales presentation, contract negotiation, creation and delivery. Managed data in the contract system database (Salesforce); loaded and updated proposal and contract documents in the system. Ensured successful execution of contract deliverables and provided documentation in the contract database. Created delivery line items in contracts database; prepared and processed delivery documentation; loaded delivery documents and correspondence in the system. Provided delivery and shipment documentation to support contract closeout and billing. As a result secured new school partnerships totaling more than $450,000 in revenue. Increased the number of students served by 50% in two years. Show less



Opportunities Unlimited Charter High School

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• English Teacher

  • Jul 2005 - Dec 2006

  Taught American Literature & Writing Composition to 11th & 12th grade students Implemented creative standard based English curriculum utilizing outcome-based education & alternative assessments Wrote and taught dynamic lesson plans Organized cooperative learning activities Implemented portfolio grading system in English classes As a result met API & AYP English-Language Arts Growth Targets in the 06-07 academic school year Tutored students seeking additional guidance with course… Show more Taught American Literature & Writing Composition to 11th & 12th grade students Implemented creative standard based English curriculum utilizing outcome-based education & alternative assessments Wrote and taught dynamic lesson plans Organized cooperative learning activities Implemented portfolio grading system in English classes As a result met API & AYP English-Language Arts Growth Targets in the 06-07 academic school year Tutored students seeking additional guidance with course work Assessed student performance throughout the semester Conducted individual student conferences Journalism Club Advisor Show less Taught American Literature & Writing Composition to 11th & 12th grade students Implemented creative standard based English curriculum utilizing outcome-based education & alternative assessments Wrote and taught dynamic lesson plans Organized cooperative learning activities Implemented portfolio grading system in English classes As a result met API & AYP English-Language Arts Growth Targets in the 06-07 academic school year Tutored students seeking additional guidance with course… Show more Taught American Literature & Writing Composition to 11th & 12th grade students Implemented creative standard based English curriculum utilizing outcome-based education & alternative assessments Wrote and taught dynamic lesson plans Organized cooperative learning activities Implemented portfolio grading system in English classes As a result met API & AYP English-Language Arts Growth Targets in the 06-07 academic school year Tutored students seeking additional guidance with course work Assessed student performance throughout the semester Conducted individual student conferences Journalism Club Advisor Show less