Experience

Los Altos School District

• United States
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• STEM/Literacy Instructional Coach

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Deliver and create presentations at bi-weekly staff meetings about best practices for the literacy and STEM program implementation and other complex contentCoach teachers one-one-one and as teams to increase knowledge, excitement, empowerment and independenceDevelop tools to support teachers increase their effectiveness with instruction, collaboration and planning in relation to the STEM and literacy programImplement a messaging strategy that addresses the implementation strategies, concerns and needs of all stakeholders; teachers, parent, administrators, and district office supervisorsCreate surveys and other data analysis tools to measure the effectiveness of our program implementation strategiesMaintain open lines of communication between the district office, my site administrator and teacher teams on reaching implementation goals and timelinesIdentify ways to integrate the STEM Team with the Literacy Team to streamline implementation for teachers and accomplish district goalsContinue my own learning about educational innovations, state standard initiatives and management best practices

• STEM/Literacy Instructional Coah

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Every child has the right to an engaging, diverse, and holistic educational experience. Teachers are the foundation of our educational system that serves every child and they deserve the best support possible. My passion lies in empowering educators to take risks, seek growth, and become the best at what they do. Through strong relationships, the building of trust, and in-depth technical knowledge of pedagogy, standards, and practices, it is my goal to guide teachers to be their best professional self.

• STEM Teacher/Coach

  • Jun 2013 - Present

  Model instructional best practices for high-quality STEM instruction to increase teacher effectivenessCollaborate with individuals and teams around integration of STEM content into their current curriculumPresent at the CA STEM Symposium to other educators and organizations about strategies for implementing an effective STEM ProgramSupport the design and delivery of training-programs to staff district wide

• Principal of Summer School Programs

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Direct program planning and implementation of the summer school programEffectively communicate the program plan and program goals with parents, principals, teachers and other district leadersMentor coaches as they help support summer school teachers in intervention strategiesDevelop relationships with community organizations to gather resources and enhance the program's efficacy

• Innovation Coach - Summer School

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Developed a core piece of curriculum for the district's 4-week summer programCreated tools and trainings to support the implementation of the curriculumMentored teachers throughout the implementation process through one-on-one collaboration sessions and modeling

• 4th Grade Teacher

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2013

  Create authentic assessments and engaging units to promote student learningEffectively implement a classroom culture of respect and kindness using Responsive ClassroomCollaborate with fellow faculty members to spearhead new school wide programs that develop student leadership



South Peninsula Hebrew Day School

• 4th grade general studies teacher

  • Oct 2008 - Jul 2011

  Designed engaging and enriching math, reading, writing, social studies and science curriculum Created authentic assessments and rubrics to assess students understanding of each unit Effectively created and implemented a system of classroom management Collaborated with fellow faculty members and administrators to spearhead new school wide activities Differentiated instruction to ensure the success of each student using centers and individualized learning plans Developed differentiated curriculum for leveled reading and math groups Coordinated all field trip activities including the fourth grade overnight Gold Rush trip



South Peninsula Hebrew Day School

• Co-teacher 5th grade

  • Oct 2007 - Apr 2008

  Pre-Algebra teacher Designed comprehensive and engaging lessons Developed clear classroom expectations Communicated all classroom policies to both students and parents Brandeis Hillel Day School; Collaborated with fellow faculty members on curriculum design Designed both science and social studies units Effectively managed students' classroom behavior Engaged all students by differentiating instruction Assessed student work and used those assessments to guide planning and instruction Created authentic assessments at the end of each unit Coordinated and organized a math and science night with hands-on displays of our science labs and math games Brandeis Hillel Day School



Brandeis Hillel Day School

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

• Student teacher 4th grade/ DeLeT Fellow

  • Oct 2006 - Apr 2007

  Created lessons plans and frameworks for units Strategize effective teaching techniques during each lesson Designed and directed problem solving activities with students Collaborated with fellow faculty members on innovative lesson plans and teaching practices A+ Home Tutors Created lessons plans and frameworks for units Strategize effective teaching techniques during each lesson Designed and directed problem solving activities with students Collaborated with fellow faculty members on innovative lesson plans and teaching practices A+ Home Tutors



Casa de Clara Women's' Shelter

• Community Service

  • Jul 2005 - Jul 2006

  Assist staff in providing support to homeless women and children. Assist staff in providing support to homeless women and children.