Math & Science Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Present

Private Tutor

• Aug 2011 - Present

Started a private tutoring service and have maintained a steady weekly client list Provide affordable tutoring, mentoring, and coaching to help K-8 students reach their full potential www.readysetexcel.weebly.com Started a private tutoring service and have maintained a steady weekly client list Provide affordable tutoring, mentoring, and coaching to help K-8 students reach their full potential www.readysetexcel.weebly.com

Elementary Educator

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2017

Independently manage classrooms of 30+ students and design curriculum in accordance with Common Core Curriculum Standards, California State Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards Plan and instruct over 40 hands-on, project-based positive learning experiences per week Incorporate educational technology across all content areas tailored to students’ background and interest Translate complex material into engaging, interactive, understandable content persuasive to all audiences Write, edit, and publish publish communications to parents, teachers, students, administration, and support staff Adapt plans and differentiate instruction to make content comprehensible for all learners Research, design, and implement innovative strategies to enhance educational effectiveness and student learning Compile, manage, and analyze a variety of systems for tracking student data and reporting Prepare, manage, and maintain short- and long-term projects to deliver high quality educational content Participate in professional growth and management opportunities - mentoring new teachers, supervising teacher’s aides, and serving on two Western Association of Schools and Colleges Evaluation Teams in 2010 and 2016 Coordinate activities to enhance faculty and administrative understanding of educational practices, curriculum standards, instructional strategies, and innovative approaches. Manage behavior of students by teaching respect, caring, honesty, and responsibility while remaining enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate in establishing a positive rapport with students Show less

Fifth Grade Teacher

• Aug 2007 - Jul 2009

Maintained a self-contained classroom of 29-34 students using strategies listed in above position Designed technology curriculum for the Technology Assisted Instruction program Acted as Science Lead Teacher for the campus Performed duties as an active member of Governance Council, Facilities Committee, Search and Rescue Team Maintained a self-contained classroom of 29-34 students using strategies listed in above position Designed technology curriculum for the Technology Assisted Instruction program Acted as Science Lead Teacher for the campus Performed duties as an active member of Governance Council, Facilities Committee, Search and Rescue Team

Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral, and Treatment (SBIRT) Program Coordinator

• May 2004 - Dec 2005

Coordinated grant writing for California State Incentive Grant to Reduce High-Risk Drinking among College Students to receive annual funding for new SBIRT programDeveloped screening, assessment, and data collection tools; designed educational materials; and formulated standardized data collection forms to successfully launch and evaluate SBIRT programManaged program from planning phase through full implementation with successful renewal of fundingPrepared and presented detailed progress reports to UC Santa Barbara, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Emergency Department, Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, and other participating agencies Show less

Alcohol & Drug Risk Management Specialist / Tobacco Prevention Educator

• May 2003 - Dec 2005

Safer Colleges and Universities CoordinatorAdministered a statewide research project designed to uncover strategies to prevent high-risk drinking: managed campus study; collected, analyzed and reported data; represented campus in state wide strategy consortiums; implemented strategies campus wideTobacco Prevention EducatorFacilitated and provided educational services including cessation counseling, prevention campaigns, policy change/enforcement, lectures/seminars, training, and outreach; developed program goals and objectives; represented health education throughout campus and communityAssistant to the Director of Alcohol & Drug ProgramAssisted in the management and oversight of program; coordinated local, community, and state communications; disseminated research; facilitated meetings and planned all public events Show less