Experience

Pinewood School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• • Jun 2019 - Present

  Supporting classroom teachers and campus wide instructional technology initiatives. Developing and implementing coding and design/engineering curriculum across our campuses. Creating, designing, and expanding our Maker Education programs across K-12 via our iMaginarium Maker Space, mobile maker carts, clubs, tech challenge teams, and other 21st century learning initiatives.

• • Sep 2017 - Present

  Site lead for the newly expanded grade 5-8 summer program at Pinewood's Upper Campus. Working on innovative course offerings, scheduling, recruitment, staffing, and campus based program management during the summer.

• • Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

  Collaborating with amazing teachers at the K-12 level to design and implement creative and engaging tech focused lessons, support technology use in the educational setting, expand curriculum integration, design and implement 1:1 programs, campus schedules that maximize cross curricular learning objectives, and design maker education efforts at the school.



Curriki

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

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Leading development and expansion of an open source authoring tool (CurrikiStudio) and LMS integration tool (CurrikiGo). Collaborating with strategic content partners on curated courses and helping to roll out new innovative Ed Tech products for the nonprofit organization. Leading development and expansion of an open source authoring tool (CurrikiStudio) and LMS integration tool (CurrikiGo). Collaborating with strategic content partners on curated courses and helping to roll out new innovative Ed Tech products for the nonprofit organization.



Gavilan College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Member Board Of Trustees

  • Apr 2012 - Apr 2022

  Governing board member, former board President and two term Vice President of a college with 9,000 students, three campuses, dozens of AA degree programs, and multiple career and technical trade programs. Helped lead efforts of a $25M phase 1 new campus in Coyote Valley, $250M Measure X Bond for a new San Benito County Campus, new STEM center, theater, and resource center. Member of the budget committee, advising on financials and ultimately passing the budget. Member of the retirement board, advising on pension and benefits funding. Founding member of the Committee on School District Collaboration, geared at joint partnership with local high school districts for the purpose of college preparedness. Show less



Futurewon

• Founder/CEO

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2018

  Leading a fintech startup with the goal of improving the next generation's financial future. Leading a fintech startup with the goal of improving the next generation's financial future.



The Harker School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Middle School Teacher

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2016

  Middle School Teacher • 7th Grade World History Teacher (August 2010-Present) • 4th Grade World History and 6th Grade Ancient History Teacher (August 2009-July 2010) • Formatted and wrote the curriculum and associated online resource guide for 7th Grade Yearbook Advisor • Faculty advisor for the middle school yearbook, responsible for growing the quality of the book and the size of the club from four students to 28 students in three years time. • Advised on the first ever, student created Video Yearbook, a 30-minute feature production given to students, submitted for awards, and utilized in student recruitment. Summer Program • Designed curriculum for and taught finance courses to teens. • Taught 5th and 6th Grade English at the Harker summer school program. • Created curriculum for and taught the first “Tech Arts” elective in the summer program. Committees/Clubs/Technology • Founding member of the “Faculty Development Council,” a group of teachers responsible for faculty involvement in annual giving. Increased participation from 70% to 100% in one year. • Member of the “What’s Next Committee,” a group of teachers that investigates new ideas in education and their applications at Harker. • I have been a mentor teacher for four years, helping to assist new teachers with the transition process to Harker and guidance throughout their first year. • Served on the “Plant and Facilities Committee” in preparation of our 2011 WASC visit. • Adviser for the Yearbook Club, Video Yearbook Club, and Documentary Film Club • Received a Harker Tech Grant for creating an online resource guide for the new 7th grade history curriculum. Show less



County of Santa Clara

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice Chair - County Elections Commission

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2016

  Santa Clara County District One Supervisor Mike Wasserman appointed me to this Commission. This Commission helps to advise the Board of Supervisors and Registrar of Voters on factors influencing county elections such as voter turnout, advocacy, technology, and other related election issues. Most recently our commission has been responsible for advising the spending of $400,000 in voter outreach funds, redesigning sample ballots for the county, influence local election law, and removing party designations on vote-by-mail envelopes to discourage voter fraud, evaluating all vote by mail elections for county wide implementation. Show less



City of Morgan Hill

• Commissioner of Library, Culture, and Arts

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2012

  I was appointed to this Commission by the Morgan Hill City Council and as a commissioner, we advised the city council on all aspects of community art, culture, and library outreach. Two events we were instrumental in overseeing were the “Art-A-La-Carte” children’s art event and the “Breaking the Sound Barrier” cultural music event. I was appointed to this Commission by the Morgan Hill City Council and as a commissioner, we advised the city council on all aspects of community art, culture, and library outreach. Two events we were instrumental in overseeing were the “Art-A-La-Carte” children’s art event and the “Breaking the Sound Barrier” cultural music event.



Canyon Heights Academy

• Campbell, CA

• Middle & Elementary Teacher

  • Aug 2005 - Jul 2009

  Middle School Teacher • Over the course of my four years at Canyon Heights Academy, a Catholic Independent School, I taught a variety of subjects in grades 5-8 with a primary focus on Social Studies and Literature, but also including Science, Mathematics, and Theology. Head of Taekwondo Program • Founder and chief instructor for an after school martial arts program with 75 students. • Taught classes and managed financials for a large martial arts program with students in grades PreK4 – High School. • Ran two break-a-thon fundraisers that generated $10,000 in revenue and built a schoolhouse in Rwanda for needy children. Clubs/Extra Curricular/Other • Directed and produced two theatrical performances for the school. • Ran two middle school science fairs. • Advised and coached the Academic Decathlon team to a 4th place victory in the SJ Diocese. • Helped to prepare the Curriculum & Assessment portion of the 2007 WASC report. Show less



San Jose State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professor of Philosophy

  • Aug 2005 - Jun 2006

  Professor of Philosophy • Taught PHIL 10 (Introduction to Philosophy) at the University. • Created college level curriculum, green sheets, lessons, and assessments. • Held regular office hours and advised students at the University on academic performance. Graduate Assistant • Assisted University professors with the design of course materials, grading, and instruction of courses in their absence. • Assisted with the following courses; PHIL 10 (Intro to Phil.), PHIL 12 (Phil. of the Human Person), PHIL 61 (Moral Issues), PHIL 134 (Science, Tech, & Human Values), and PHIL 186 (Professional & Business Ethics) Show less



Muzak

• San Leandro, CA

• Account Executive

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

  Account Executive • Outside sales of audio/video products and services to Bay Area businesses. I controlled a market that included all of Santa Clara County and part of San Mateo County. Account Executive • Outside sales of audio/video products and services to Bay Area businesses. I controlled a market that included all of Santa Clara County and part of San Mateo County.



San Francisco Stereo & Theatre Systems

• Mountain View, CA

• Store Manager

  • Jun 2003 - Aug 2004

  Store Manager • Manger of a major retailer with several employees and $2 million in annual revenue Store Manager • Manger of a major retailer with several employees and $2 million in annual revenue