Experience

NorthAmericaTalk Media Group

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer, On-Line Content Creator

  • Oct 2021 - Present

   Wrote positive human-interest stories about what it is like to live, work, and play in Snohomish County  Created and edited on-line photos and content about local people and organizations  Interviewed local businesses owners, leaders of non-profits, and influential community members and wrote about their work for publication  Wrote positive human-interest stories about what it is like to live, work, and play in Snohomish County  Created and edited on-line photos and content about local people and organizations  Interviewed local businesses owners, leaders of non-profits, and influential community members and wrote about their work for publication



King County Library System

• United States
• Libraries
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Adult ESL and Literacy Teacher

  • Sep 2015 - Present

   Wrote multi-level lesson plans and materials to teach grammar points and functional language to adult learners from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds  Observed and evaluated practicum student teacher in the classroom  Wrote multi-level lesson plans and materials to teach grammar points and functional language to adult learners from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds  Observed and evaluated practicum student teacher in the classroom



Edmonds College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Short-Term Program ESL Instructor

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2015

   Taught adult international exchange students the basics and practical application of the English language  Designed and wrote lessons based on students' needs and interests, including local culture and customs  Taught adult international exchange students the basics and practical application of the English language  Designed and wrote lessons based on students' needs and interests, including local culture and customs



Seattle Public Schools

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

• Career and College Specialist

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2009

   Taught effective resume writing, cover letter writing, and career development to high school students from diverse backgrounds  Facilitated career inventories and assisted students with interpreting results including working with students to create comprehensive action plans to achieve their goals both in and out of the classroom environment  Assisted students with college applications including facilitating college essay workshops and tutorials  Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and community members to provide students with career exploration activities such as job shadows, career speakers, field trips, and classroom presentations Show less



Anoka-Hennepin School District

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

• Multicultural Education Advocate

  • Jul 2003 - Jul 2004

   Implemented and taught diversity programming for 6 elementary schools and 1 high school including, “Let’s Talk Multiculturalism in the Classroom” with a team of colleagues to enhance understanding and communication among students and faculty from different cultural and socio- economic backgrounds. This program became a permanent part of the social studies curriculum for the 5th, 8th, and 10th grade classes in Anoka-Hennepin School District, the largest district in Minnesota.  Launched the monthly school-wide high school “Post Graduate Awareness Forum” to educate students on various options available after graduation  Organized and facilitated high school and faculty level workshops on effective communication in the diverse workplace  Provided multicultural resources such as books, websites, curriculum, and workshop ideas to school district teachers and principals based on perceived need Show less



Tecnológico de Monterrey

• Mexico
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher, Course Coordinator

  • Jan 2002 - May 2003

   Taught and developed curriculum for a number of upper-level high school academic courses including: US History, Business English, and Cepan Interdisciplinary Program  Collaborated with a team of teachers from all academic areas (math, science, language arts, and social studies) to plan and teach the Cepan program in which students work on projects that incorporate all fields of academic study culminating with a field trip to various parts of Mexico to observe firsthand how such knowledge and skills are utilized in modern day life  Coordinated the Business English Course including: selecting materials, writing curriculum, developing examinations, and supervising teachers  Designed, on Lotus Notes and Blackboard, 4 courses on US History and the interdisciplinary program for system-wide approval Show less