Experience

San Diego College of Continuing Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor, Child Development

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Teaching in a unique child development laboratory setting comprised of adult students and their children, including many refugees and immigrants. Setting encourages direct instruction as well as implementation of child development and childcare practices. Teaching skills necessary to promote and enrich the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development of children from birth to school-age. Continually modifying, updating, and augmenting district curriculum based on individual learners’ needs, current research, and active learning experiences. Utilizing informative and relatable pedagogical techniques to simplify complex concepts and meet learning objectives and course goals. Mentoring adult students individually and in group settings to provide appropriate resources and facilitate productive discussions. Teaching in diverse accessible modalities including; in-person, online, and hybrid. Developed and now implementing two fully ADA compliant ICOM Academy (Interactive Competency-based Online Microcredentialing) courses for the creation of state-approved School-Age Care & Leadership program certificate for the SDCCE Child Development Program. Show less



IKC

• Netherlands
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Distributor

  • Nov 2021 - Present

• IKC Distributor - USA

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Partnering with IKC (International Kids Concepts) based in The Netherlands, our is goal is to provide child-friendly environments in a variety of sectors.Through offering an interactive child's play corner, wall, or area, we bring accessible retreat and fun. This offers every organization more than just happy children but more relaxed environments.



Interactive Play

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Owner Interactive Play

  • Sep 2021 - Nov 2022

  Small business owner distributing products to make commercial spaces kid friendly. Small business owner distributing products to make commercial spaces kid friendly.



San Diego Unified School District

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Designed and set up a Kindergarten classroom for a teacher on medical leave • Created a welcoming and encouraging environment, and built a strong classroom community • Assessed the students so they could be placed in small groups for more differentiated learning • Implemented the district curriculum while modifying lessons based on students’ individual needs • Collaborated with coworkers to enhance instruction for all students • Allowed learning through actively exploring and hands-on experiences • Evaluated level of child's development to create appropriate activities • Provided collaborative opportunities for children to interact and learn from one another Show less



San Diego Unified School District

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• 4th Grade GATE/Seminar Teacher

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Created a strong classroom community and nurtured the students’ social and emotional needs • Trained in, lead, and implemented Project Lead the Way, a STEM program new to the school • Created and Lead a Professional Development for all teaching staff to train them in a Project Lead the Way • Innovative use of technology on a daily basis • Differentiated teaching for a diverse population of students including 7 seminar students, 18 GATE students and 4 mainstream students of which 4 of the 29 students had an IEP, 4 students had a 504 plan, and 2 students were emotionally unstable • Taught across the curriculum and incorporated all subject areas providing real life lessons Show less



Sandbox by the Sea Preschool

• United States

• Substitute Preschool Teacher

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2016

  • Established positive relationships with children and their families from varied backgrounds • Reinforced behavior with positive discipline • Communicated effectively with parents regarding their children’s development, behavior, and health • Planned and implemented age appropriate preschool educational activities in art, math. literacy, gross and fine motor skills, and dramatic play • Referred families to a variety of family resources including First 5, Headstart, and C3 • Observed and evaluated children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health • Followed a schedule to ensure and maintain structure and stability Show less



San Diego Unified School District

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • Feb 2010 - Aug 2011

  Opened a new Kindergarten classroom. Experienced in teaching English Language Learners. Actively engaged students in the learning process with the use of manipulatives. Employed kinesthetic, auditory, and visual approaches to access all students' learning. Taught Kindergarten the following year 2010/2011 at John Marshall Elementary. Worked with kids of many different cultural differences and am sensitive to their diversities. Created a learning environment that cultured both social and academic growth. Show less



San Diego Unified School District

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• First Grade Teacher

  • Feb 2008 - Feb 2009

  First grade at Central Elementary in City Heights. I was hired in the middle of the year to open a new first grade classroom due to high enrollment. I taught from February 2008 until the end of the year July 2008. The following year I worked again at Central Elementary as a first grade teacher from September 2008 to February 2009 before going on Maternity leave. Attended professional developments bi-weekly on site. Maintained productive and professional relationships with colleagues. Fostered a safe learning environment and built a close classroom community. Taught English Language Learners and worked with a diverse population. Maintained a flexible teaching style changing lesson plans if needed based on students' needs. Show less