Next Gen Pastor

• May 2021 - Present

Children's Pastor

• Jun 2021 - Present

Head of Schools & Upper Schools Principal

• Jul 2014 - Jun 2021

Responsible for academic development at this college preparatory private school K-12. Foster a collaborative culture of respect and mutual growth amongst colleagues. Monitor and engage with teachers in their delivery of curriculum and development of learning strategies. Lead Professional Development for teaching staff in differentiation of instruction, integration of Standards, collaborative techniques, providing student feedback, and data-based decision making. Meet with parents and students to craft individual plans to support and encourage program completion. Formulate and carry out program development initiatives across campus. Report to the Superintendent of Schools progress on key initiatives and budgeted programs.Concurrently teach two sections of AP Literature and Composition to high school seniors. Show less

Teacher/Administrator

• Aug 2011 - Jul 2014

Administrator As English Department Head, established criteria for integration of Language Arts and Social Studies units at middle school level. Served as key leader in transitioning the school culture to a Professional Learning Community. As such, oversaw the development of school-wide, department specific, essential skills per course integrating Common Core State Standards with curriculum. Developed online data bank for capturing course specifications. Spearheaded research team for developing modified block schedule for the upcoming school year. As Professional Development leader, led MS teachers on 6 - 8 grade collaborative SMART goals team. Attended and supported teachers in GLAD training. Developed Teacher-Mentor program for new and struggling teachers. Served as lead mentor teacher, and official mentor for the San Diego State University Education Credentialing Program. Assisted in hiring new Middle School teachers.TeacherTaught sixth and seventh grade Language Arts. Revised and updated Language Arts curriculum map. Led parent and new student meetings for bridging to Middle School. Wrote curriculum and taught Transitions class at sixth grade level. Supervised at outdoor education science camp. Chaperoned 8th grade Washington DC trip. Designed and implemented before school gathering space for middle school students. Proposed and implemented new locker program for 6th graders. Show less

Second Grade Teacher

• Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

Lived and worked in Hungary as a full-time humanitarian. Taught second grade to ex-pat families and ELL Hungarian nationals. Relocated to Eastern Europe to teach abroad. Taught in diverse classroom, 75% Hungarian students, 15% Americans, 10% Swiss, Korean, Russian. Taught all subjects: math, science, social studies, and complete language arts. Designed and led the Math Olympics program for the elementary school year. Lived and worked in Hungary as a full-time humanitarian. Taught second grade to ex-pat families and ELL Hungarian nationals. Relocated to Eastern Europe to teach abroad. Taught in diverse classroom, 75% Hungarian students, 15% Americans, 10% Swiss, Korean, Russian. Taught all subjects: math, science, social studies, and complete language arts. Designed and led the Math Olympics program for the elementary school year.

Home School Teacher/ Private Tutor

• Jan 2006 - Jun 2010

Taught my own children grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade with great success. Provided free training workshops to other homeschooling parents entitled Motivational Strategies for Home Learners. Volunteered on the drama committee, compiled and published the programs for presentations of The Jungle Book, and 101 Dalmatians. Tutored students in my home one-on-one in study habits, science, and history at the sixth grade level and below. Show less

Head Teacher and Founder

• Sep 2005 - Jun 2010

I instruct five students in a small, one room classroom in my home, grades K through 6. I instruct five students in a small, one room classroom in my home, grades K through 6.

Home School Teacher/ Private Tutor

• Jan 2004 - Jun 2009

Taught first grade, pre-kindergarten and preschool to my own children in a home setting. Proctored standardized tests for other students as well as my oldest. Taught first grade, pre-kindergarten and preschool to my own children in a home setting. Proctored standardized tests for other students as well as my oldest.

Children's Pastor

• Jul 2005 - Sep 2007

Director of Children's Ministry Oversaw the curriculum, weekend and mid-week programming, and events for children birth through sixth grade. Led Wednesday night worship for kids main meeting. Taught various ages of classes on weekends. Recruited, trained, and organized 30+ volunteers for various events. Led worship and upfront talks for summer VBS. Committed to leading school year mentorship programs for small groups of children. Coolaborated with other pastors and ministry leaders to effectively reach our community for Christ. Show less

Children's Pastor

• Jul 2000 - Dec 2003

As Children's Pastor I oversaw all programming, curriculum, staff, volunteers, events, activities and ministries for weekends and weekdays for children ages 0 through 6th grade at Celebration Christian Center. Collaborated with entire ministry team, staff, and pastors on calendar, budgeting, and event planning. Managed a team of directors including: Preschool Director, School-age Program Director, Celebration Academy Director (an ISP). Acted as Principal for Celebration Academy (private ISP). Recruited, trained, and organized a group of 80+ volunteers for work in weekend classes, midweek programs, and annual events. Developed and launched annual events including the Egg Hunt, the boys and girls club midweek meetings, and safe Halloween night event. Oversaw development of new preschool, kindergarten, and school age program. Interviewed and hired staff and teachers for preschool and school age program. Spoke at Homeschool and Preschool Family events. Show less

Fifth and Sixth Grade Teacher

• Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

Taught all subjects to 32 students in fifth and sixth grades in public school setting. Appointed fifth grade GATE teacher for the 98-99 school year. Fulfilled role as designated ESL teacher for sixth grade in; year. Taught extra-curricular Technology Class for after school program. Piloted new Spelling and Mathematics curriculums and made recommendations for the new adoption. Member of the district wide Math team, meeting for specific training in math teaching techniques. Show less

Substitute Teacher, Assessment Specialist, and Private Tutor

• Jan 1997 - Jan 1997

Fulfilled role of First Grade Teacher as a long term substitute, while regular teacher was on leave with her ill daughter. Proctored entrance exams for prospective students and made recommendations on admittance or remediation. Offered private one-on-one tutoring in Reading and Mathematics to struggling students.

Second Grade Teacher

• Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

As second grade teacher in a private school, I was responsible for teaching all subject areas to the students in my classroom. I was also an active member of the WASC team, helping to create the science component of our portfolio, as we sought accreditation.

Summer School Director

• Jan 1996 - Jan 1996

Filled in as Summer School Director and Part Time Afterschool Care Director in early fall. Scheduled team members, oversaw programming, and worked with children directly.

Residential Assistant

• 1991 - 1995

Preschool Teacher

• Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

Taught class of 18 preschoolers with an aide as summer job, for two years while home from Taught class of 18 preschoolers with an aide as summer job, for two years while home from