Experience

Five Keys Schools and Programs
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee
• High School Art Teacher

  • Jan 2023 - Present

Alliance Renee and Meyer Luskin Academy High School
• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee
• High School Art Teacher

  • Jul 2022 - Jan 2023
• High School Independent Study Teacher for System-impacted Adults

  • Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

  Transitioned from distance learning via Canvas back to in-person independent study teaching at two Five Keys partner sites: Project 180 SOLA and HR360 El Monte.

• Distance Learning Teacher and Curriculum Designer

  • Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

  After the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020 and all in-person teaching was put on hold, I joined the Five Keys Distance Learning team as a teacher and curriculum designer. I taught Five Keys courses in the Canvas Learning Management System as well as redesigned Five Keys Visual Arts curriculum for the Canvas platform.

• Teacher

  • May 2017 - Mar 2020

  Taught Life Skills and Independent Study High School classes inside the Los Angeles County Jails. Five Keys focuses on restoring communities through education and other programs that respond to students’ and communities’ need and thus creates safer communities. Five Keys provides a range of educational programs and services including: high school diploma, career and technical education, digital literacy, ESL education, cognitive behavioral therapy, recovery programs, case management, correctional education consulting, and college access to TAY and adults in seven California counties. Show less



Self-Employed Consultant

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Immigration Consultant

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  As an Immigration Consultant bonded and registered with the Secretary of State of California, I provided application assistance for: H1-B work visa Permanent residence F-1 student visa Family sponsorship visa J-1 visa waivers Diversity visa lottery Green card through labor certification and the national interest for professionals, professors and scientists. As an Immigration Consultant bonded and registered with the Secretary of State of California, I provided application assistance for: H1-B work visa Permanent residence F-1 student visa Family sponsorship visa J-1 visa waivers Diversity visa lottery Green card through labor certification and the national interest for professionals, professors and scientists.



Study Group

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Center Director

  • Nov 2014 - Jul 2016

  Provided operational support and leadership for Embassy English (a division of Study Group), West Coast Centers (San Francisco, San Diego & Los Angeles). Worked closely with the SVP Global Operations as well as Sales, Product & Marketing, IT, Human Resources, and worldwide Study Group divisions to deliver operational excellence at the Center level. Led all three Centers in preparation for, and compliance with, the ACCET accreditation process resulting in a 5 year renewal in 2015.

• Los Angeles Regional Manager

  • Apr 2009 - Jul 2016

  As Center Director for the Embassy Los Angeles Study Center in Long Beach, managed the Center’s finances, personnel and operations; tripled student enrollment and doubled student retention rate; led the Center in preparation for, and compliance with, the ACCET accreditation process resulting in a 5 year renewal in 2010; advised and counseled university-bound students; hired 40 + ESL teachers and staff; oversaw the half-million dollar remodel of the Los Angeles Study Center completed in May 2012 doubling classrooms from six to twelve and conformng with the global Study Group brand; as Designated School Official (DSO), managed Embassy Los Angeles' SEVIS database for international students and counseled students on F-1 visa compliance. As Center Director for Study Group’s Transition English Language Program at Woodbury University (2009- 2012) managed the university-based academic preparation course, liaised with university counterparts, hired and managed teachers and staff. As Center Director for Embassy Summer youth camps at Woodbury University, Occidental College and CSU Northridge, hired 60 + managers, teachers and live-in staff (summers only). Show less



ELS Language Centers

• United Arab Emirates
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Center Director

  • Jan 2008 - Nov 2008

  As Center Director for the campus-based ELS Language Center at College of the Canyons, provided service to international students by managing the Center’s finances, personnel and operations; ensured staff hiring, training, development and evaluation; provided leadership in maintaining relationship with host institution, partner institutions and a network of study abroad agents around the world; provided individual college counseling to international students. As Center Director for the campus-based ELS Language Center at College of the Canyons, provided service to international students by managing the Center’s finances, personnel and operations; ensured staff hiring, training, development and evaluation; provided leadership in maintaining relationship with host institution, partner institutions and a network of study abroad agents around the world; provided individual college counseling to international students.



EF Education

• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Academic Director and Instructor

  • Sep 2002 - Dec 2007

  • Responsible for all aspects of ESL curriculum; • Recruited, hired, trained, supervised and managed team of up to 17 instructors; • Managed curriculum and personnel projects with deadlines, including seasonal event planning; • Counseled international students in all aspects of academic program and F-1 visa regulations; • Successfully promoted student retention and extension; • Ensured compliance with accreditation oversight association (ACCET) by the administration of weekly instructor evaluations, quarterly institutional evaluations, performance criteria and feedback guidelines, client assessment criteria; • Taught all levels in EF’s integrated skills ESL program. Show less



Gunma Language Center and Language Academy

• Academic and Business English Instructor

  • Aug 1999 - Aug 2002

  Trained Japanese executives in American business etiquette, culture, advanced English communication and writing skills; instructed Japanese high school students and adults in academic English and integrated skills. Trained Japanese executives in American business etiquette, culture, advanced English communication and writing skills; instructed Japanese high school students and adults in academic English and integrated skills.