Lower School STEM Teacher

• Jul 2023 - Present

Media Specialist

• Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

- Created literacy, STEM, and computer science curriculum using digital tools such as Google, Adobe, Microsoft 365, eClass, Canva, Nearpod, and Seesaw. - Designed print and digital graphics, videos, and interactive displays for product and event advertising. - Taught computer science, STEM, reading, and research lessons to a diverse population of students in grades PreK-5th grade in both digital and in-person formats. - Continued developing and genrefying the print collection. - Managed inventory and budget. - Book Fair Chairperson for 2 Book Fairs. - Implemented self-check-in and out stations. Show less

Media and Educational Technology Instructor

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2020

-Created and managed the school's library website and social media accounts using Weebly, Symbaloo, and Twitter. -Modernized the overall user experience in both the physical and digital library spaces by redesigning signage to be kid-friendly and bilingual, piloting an automated catalog and circulation system, and curating the collection based on user feedback and curriculum needs. - Genre-fied entire print collection of 25,000+ titles. - Managed inventory and budget. - Wrote 6+ grants to receive additional funding for media resources and programming. - Led various school-wide events including book fairs, spelling bees, technology competitions, and various training sessions for students, parents, and staff. - Implemented STEM-focused makerspace stations into the library program for students in grades Kindergarten-5th grade. - Book Fair Chairperson for 11 Book Fairs. Show less

Sales Associate

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2014

-Gained knowledge of teaching products and developed customer service skills by finding and ordering items for customers, creating displays, and managing the registers and laminating machines. -Gained knowledge of teaching products and developed customer service skills by finding and ordering items for customers, creating displays, and managing the registers and laminating machines.

Preschool Teacher (4 year-olds)

• Jan 2011 - May 2014

-Taught a diverse population of mostly ESL students how to read and write the letters of the alphabet, phonemic awareness, and beginning phonics. -Helped students learn how to interact well with each other by teaching social skills such as sharing, using kind words, and taking turns. -Taught a diverse population of mostly ESL students how to read and write the letters of the alphabet, phonemic awareness, and beginning phonics. -Helped students learn how to interact well with each other by teaching social skills such as sharing, using kind words, and taking turns.