Experience

Loop Schools, Inc.

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educational Consultant

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Educational consultant for families and educators looking to create unique learning environments for homeschooling or distance learning www.loopschools.com Educational consultant for families and educators looking to create unique learning environments for homeschooling or distance learning www.loopschools.com



Redondo Beach Educational Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2015

  Provided leadership, oversight, support, and day to day management for RBEF, a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to providing resources, support, and enrichment in the schools of the Redondo Beach Unified School District Guided strategic planning for the organizational growth and development Coordinated fundraising efforts and educational program implementation across twelve K-12 schools in partnership with district and school site leaders, faculty, staff, parent volunteers, and other charitable organizations Show less



University of Southern California

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Assistant Professor

  • Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Delivered online instruction to pre-service and in-service teachers enrolled in the Rossier School of Education MAT@USC program Facilitated graduate level courses in elementary and secondary pedagogy and practicum in literacy and social studies to prepare teachers and teacher candidates to serve as learner-centered educational advocates and professional educators Instructed and guided graduate students in implementing educational theory in practice with K-12 students Collaborated with guiding teachers in K-12 schools regarding guided practice experiences for teacher candidates Show less



REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST

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

• School Principal

  • Aug 2008 - Jul 2012

  Lead community of teachers, staff, students, and parents to promote academic achievement and social, emotional, and physical development of approximately 430 students in kindergarten through fifth grade Guided, supervised, and evaluated teachers to ensure delivery of high quality, engaging instruction in nurturing and supportive classroom environments Facilitated staff development at the school site and across the district to sustain a culture of collegiality that supports lifelong learning and continuous professional growth Managed staff, budget, and resources for effective and efficient school operations Show less



UCI Extension (University of California, Irvine Extension)

• Germany
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2011

  Designed course to prepare teachers with expertise for teaching critical thinking in K-12 classes that include students who have been identified as gifted Delivered instruction to K-12 teachers who have enrolled in UCI Extension courses in order to earn GATE certification Assessed teacher participants’ learning as it relates to designing lessons that address the California Content Standards and include opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate critical thinking skills Show less

• Assistant Program Coordinator - Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment

  • Jul 2006 - Jun 2008

  Designed and delivered standards-driven professional development seminars for teachers participating in the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment program Administered and implemented a state-approved Induction program to provide required professional development experiences for teachers to move from Preliminary to Clear California Teaching Credentials Provided ongoing support and assistance to new elementary, middle, and high school teachers across six districts Engaged in consistent communication with lead mentors, administrators, mentor teachers, and participating teachers Show less

• Teacher

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2006

  6th Grade TeacherDesigned standards-driven curriculum and instruction in Language Arts, Social Science, and Art for a diverse student population including English learners, GATE students, Title I students, and students with special education needs Collaborated with teaching colleagues to ensure coherent instructional program across classrooms and content areasCo-curricular involvement included: Student Council Advisor, BTSA Support Provider, Staff Development Presenter, Parent Education Presenter, Parent Teacher Student Association Board Member, Career Day Chairperson Show less



Galef Institute

• United States
• Education Management

• Curriculum Consultant

  • Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

  Wrote a curricular unit for elementary school science that addressed the California Content Standards and integrated the arts in alignment with the Galef Institute’s Different Ways of Knowing mission to support student-centered, inquiry-based instruction enriched by the arts Wrote a curricular unit for elementary school science that addressed the California Content Standards and integrated the arts in alignment with the Galef Institute’s Different Ways of Knowing mission to support student-centered, inquiry-based instruction enriched by the arts



Carlsbad Unified School District

• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teacher

  • Aug 2000 - Jun 2003

  5th Grade Teacher Designed and implemented standards-driven classroom instruction in all subjects Used pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment to monitor student progress and adapt instructional plans Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners including special education students and GATE students Co-curricular involvement included: Cooperating Teacher for California State University, San Marcos and Standards in Action Curriculum Development Team with the San Diego County Office of Education Show less