Experience

TUKWILA SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

• Language Arts Teacher

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Instructing English Language Arts content and curriculum to 8th grade student cohorts. Centering lessons on inquiry based discussion and student expression, stemming off of presented literature. Adapting curriculum to meet students at their language production, reading levels, and interests to promote individual goals and growth. Instructing English Language Arts content and curriculum to 8th grade student cohorts. Centering lessons on inquiry based discussion and student expression, stemming off of presented literature. Adapting curriculum to meet students at their language production, reading levels, and interests to promote individual goals and growth.



Seattle Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• 4th Grade Teacher

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Empowered students to find comfort and confidence online. Taught content through social/emotional lessons, mathematics, and English language arts. Conducted lessons in whole group (20 students), small groups (5-8 students), and one on one. Engaged a new group of students online through class meetings and supplementary work online

• 5th Grade Student Teacher

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  Led and differentiated lessons for best student practice. Adapted curriculum (Being a Writer, Making Meaning, AMPLIFY Science, SFUSD Mathematics, Math in Focus, RULER) for actionable community outcomes. Year long focus on teaching science through multicultural scientific observations and practice, and bringing science into all students' home communities. Adapted and taught curriculum online to keep up academic rigor and strong class relationships.



French Immersion School of Washington

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

• English Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  English teacher of three levels (Fourth Grade/CM1, Kindergarten/GS, and Pre-K/PS) in a bilingual environment mixing French and American culture and language. Instruction is split 30-40% between each age level. Writing and instructing curriculum covering English language learning/comprehension, reading, writing, math, social studies. Instructing through Character Education to foster an environment where each child is built up through their personal strengths and valued character, and where each child learns how their unique actions benefit those around them. Collaborating in "co-teaching" three times per week with each grades' French teacher to enrich the bilingual experience for the students and to give the children a dual exposure of the two languages to converse and learn within. Fourth Grade/CM1 Writing and executing lessons that adhere to the Common Core standards of math. Conducting lessons that explore a prominent study of creative writing and student expression in writing and speaking (narrative projects, conducting interviews, connecting literature to personal writing.) Instructing on social issues the connect the past to the present and encourage students to question and explore the choices and effects that history has brought forth. Kindergarten/GS Designing and instructing a program that balances the intensive French introduction of reading and writing with an English curriculum that steps into early reading, math, and writing. A focus on the differences between French and English vocabulary is explored through song, art, discussion, and gross-motor-skill activities. Pre-K/PS Forming and employing a program that lets kids aged 2 1/2-3 1/2 years get comfortable with the mix between French and English with song, school exploration, art, stories, and physical education. STARS Certified. Show less



TAPIF French Ministry of Education

• English Second Language Teacher

  • Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Crafting all the ESL material used in the elementary ESL program (students are five to twelve years of age) in two public French schools and one private. Writing and teaching the Alternative Teaching method to engage students’ broad range of thinking; personal angles of interest into subjects; and stories; and to create a hands on class interest in our crossing cultures Teaching fifteen classes of students (class sizes ranging from 15-30 students) in an organized, energetic and progress focused manner with a 50/50 mix of English and French instruction Show less



Tiger Oak Media

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Assistant at Seattle magazine

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Under the directive instruction of the Editorial Director, Managing Editor, Senior Editor and Style & Design Editor Wrote articles and blurbs on a multitude of Seattle subjects including local books reviews, incoming trendy real estate, monthly events and entertainment, Seattle residents and their impact on the city, artists of the Greater Seattle Area, and more Researched assignments that involved exploration and roundup of information from interviews, web searching, phone calls and archive work An integral part of weekly pitch meetings to curate ideas for upcoming issues while actively learning about the processes of publishing each issue Fact checked articles with sources, through phone calls, emails, and the web. Strict attention to detail with spelling and grammar, accuracy of quotes and facts, and an oath to confidentiality when articles were still in copy Show less



College Magazine

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Writer

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

  Writer of weekly online articles--topics ranged from personal college experiences pertaining to subjects from race to advice to struggling students; campus advice on studying and lifestyle; campus news and student reports; and scholarly evaluation of subjects at UW Conducted interviews with campus faculty and students to report on topics of interest within student communities, academic interests and areas of study, and campus atmosphere Worked alongside an editor and the editor in chief to cultivate growth in journalism and in writing techniques. Developed a deep understanding of the extensive rounds of the editing, the flow writing many drafts of copy, and working with a team to produce top quality pieces Participated in an eight week training program to survey multiple styles of journalism Show less



The Little Gym of Seattle

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veteran Gymnastics Instructor, Marketing and Business Worker

  • Apr 2011 - Jan 2016

  Coached children in gymnastics, dance, and sports skills in a non-competitive environment, ages 3 to 12 years. Instructed “parent/child” classes from ages 10 months to 3 years, focusing on social and spatial awareness, muscle and cognitive development, and parent/child relationships Formed strong relationships with families and their children, promoted solid customer service and communication through community events and daily phone calls and emails An integral part of the marketing system, promoting the program through in-person sales, community engagement events, and through phone/email. Managed finances and paperwork through the computer database. Promoted the business on social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, and Listen360, multiple times per week. Trained new workers in following our non-competitive and orderly teaching model, understanding our computer data-base and finances, and promoting our quality and professional customer service Produced promotional videos, highlighting the wholesome atmosphere of the company and the growth of the children in the program (Videos can be found at www.facebook.com/TLGSeattle/videos ) Show less



VinoRai

• Luxembourg

• Sales and Marketing Intern

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Identified if restaurants/wine retailers in the Greater Seattle area were a good fit for the wines imported by Vinorai. Precise fits were decided on the knowledge of food/wine pairings, restaurant atmosphere, and retailer taste and stock Created Excel spreadsheets to classify the contact information for the potential local business partners and domestic retailers to keep close connections with retailers and restauranteurs Contacted potential business partners and relayed information about the company to spike interest and partnership. Required a thorough understanding of the range of company wines, the history of Turkish wines, and the intensions of the company Photographer and video recorder at events put on by the company Writer of press releases Show less



Montlake Community Center Summer Camp

• Director of Cheerleading Summer Day Camp

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Directed the summer day camp cheer program to organize and manage daily schedule, enrollment, and cheer counselor team Constructed daily lesson plans for the counselors to teach (exercises, work-outs, crafts, and routine schedules) Led the cheer counselor team in their roles as team members to maintain an upbeat and organized program Participated in team meetings for marketing and promoting Summer Day Camp in the community Coached grade school aged children in cheer, dance, general exercise, and directed summer camp activities Formed strong relationships with families Show less