Experience

Mills High School
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Math and Computer Science Teacher

  • Aug 2023 - Present

Education Pioneers
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee
• Summer Fellow

  • Jun 2023 - Present


Redwood Learning Collective

• Board Secretary

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  • Organized all-staff meeting agendas and documented meeting minutes for all-staff meetings

• Co-Founder & Co-Owner

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  • Conceptualized short- and long-term plan for strategy and growth of new education non-profit focused on sliding scale tutoring• Established governance structure, company bylaws, mission statement, and inclusive hiring practices• Provided virtual one-on-one tutoring to low- and middle-income students for free or on a sliding scaleWebsite: https://www.redwoodlc.coop/

• Board Treasurer

  • Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Served as first company treasurer, creating monthly budgets and budgets for summer programs to meet company goals of 10% sliding scale tutoring clients by the end of the year• Utilized Quickbooks to organize payments to tutors and employees


Sequoia District Teachers Association
• Board Treasurer

  • Aug 2022 - Jun 2023


Menlo-Atherton High School

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Math, Physics, and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Jun 2023

  • Coordinated with science department and school leadership to reimagine curriculum for Astronomy course for 50+ students• Empowered a four-year cohort of students. Provided academic skills and college readiness support through mentorship. Inspired and guided first-generation, low income, BIPOC students to overcome academic challenges and attend college• Analyzed student assessment data to discover growth opportunities and maximize learning for 500+ math and physics students

• Academic Decathlon Coach

  • May 2018 - Mar 2022

  • Led team to four county titles in San Mateo County and competed at four state championship competitions. Students received 70+ medals at regional and state championships• Coached students to prepare for ten events, deliver prepared and impromptu speeches, and complete professional interviews

• Equity Steering Committee Team Lead

  • May 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Co-founded and facilitated a committee of 30 staff and students to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on campus, which led to the hiring of one of the first black superintendents in the district’s history



Center for Equity, Gender, and Leadership

• Student Advisory Board Member

  • Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Interviewed business school professors to establish best Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices for their upcoming courses • Interviewed business school professors to establish best Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices for their upcoming courses



InSITE

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• InSITE Fellow

  • Oct 2021 - May 2022

  • Conducted market research on cryptocurrency credit and debit card features for FinTech company • Identified customer needs and competitors' marketing strategies to develop a go-to-market strategy • Conducted market research on cryptocurrency credit and debit card features for FinTech company • Identified customer needs and competitors' marketing strategies to develop a go-to-market strategy



Notre Dame de Namur University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CSET Math & Physics Instructor

  • Mar 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Taught a test prep course to prepare teacher candidates for the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) Math and Science: Physics exams • Taught a test prep course to prepare teacher candidates for the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) Math and Science: Physics exams



Breakthrough Collaborative

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Breakthrough Summerbridge San Francisco Instructional Coach

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Led and participated in professional development meetings and grade-level Professional Learning Communities for middle school summer program targeting low-income youth in San Francisco • Observed Math, Science, and English classes and evaluated lesson plans of Teaching Fellows • Met daily with assigned Teaching Fellows to discuss their ongoing work. Delivered regular feedback and guidance to support Teaching Fellows • Led and participated in professional development meetings and grade-level Professional Learning Communities for middle school summer program targeting low-income youth in San Francisco • Observed Math, Science, and English classes and evaluated lesson plans of Teaching Fellows • Met daily with assigned Teaching Fellows to discuss their ongoing work. Delivered regular feedback and guidance to support Teaching Fellows



Sir Francis Drake High School

• Math Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Implemented new math textbook to integrate technology, formative assessments, and performance tasks for 100+ students• Strategized schoolwide action plan to bring awareness to racial issues and increase diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Academic Decathlon Coach

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Led team to a county title in San Mateo County and competed at state championship competition• Coached students to prepare for ten events, deliver prepared and impromptu speeches, and complete professional interviews. Students received 20+ medals at regional and state championships



Canyon High School

• United States

• Math & Physics Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Created three new Advanced Placement Physics classes, designed new curricula and labs, and achieved over 80% pass rates on AP exams. Achieved school record 90% on AP Calculus AB exam• Developed multidisciplinary curriculum for pilot Aviation Science course within Career Technical Education pathway• Awarded Orange Grove Masonic Lodge Outstanding Teacher Award for exceptional service and going above and beyond

• Academic Decathlon Coach

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  • Prepared students for regional, state, and national Academic Decathlon competitions, where students won 100+ medals and won a regional championship with 600+ students



Gateway Academy

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SAT/ACT Teacher & Math/Physics Tutor

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2016

  • Tutored high school students in AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Physics, Algebra 2, and Geometry • Taught an intensive eight-week SAT Math and ACT Math and Science course during summer sessions and helped raise test scores by 200+ points • Managed daily study hall sessions and provided homework assistance to students in a small-group setting • Tutored high school students in AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Physics, Algebra 2, and Geometry • Taught an intensive eight-week SAT Math and ACT Math and Science course during summer sessions and helped raise test scores by 200+ points • Managed daily study hall sessions and provided homework assistance to students in a small-group setting



Orange County Department of Education

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

• Career Coach

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

  • Counseled students at alternative education and probational sites throughout Orange County to prepare post-high school education and career plans • Assisted undocumented students, English learners, and at-risk students to secure employment • Counseled students at alternative education and probational sites throughout Orange County to prepare post-high school education and career plans • Assisted undocumented students, English learners, and at-risk students to secure employment



University of California, Berkeley

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Asian American Studies Freshman Seminar Instructor

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Prepared curriculum for 30 first-year students to explore current issues in the Asian Pacific Islander community• Facilitated weekly seminar meetings and activities to engage students in critical thought and dialogue• Worked with faculty advisor and theme program assistant to discuss lesson plans and student progress

• Math Tutor at Student Learning Center

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Tutored students in Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1 & 2, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations• Attended weekly trainings to collaborate with program director and discuss best tutoring practices

• Cal Vietnamese Student Association VISION Co-Founder & Director

  • Feb 2012 - May 2012

  • Co-founded mentorship program for 24 students from all over California to explore their Vietnamese American identity and experience• Developed mission statement, curriculum, committees, budget, applications, and program schedule• Recruited committee members, mentors, and volunteers and four-day, three-night event on the University of California, Berkeley campus• Facilitated professional and leadership development of committee members through weekly meetings

• Let's Rise Mentor

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  • Engaged in weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions with an 8th grader at Helms Middle School• Attended weekly trainings to develop activities to build community between mentors and mentees

• True Asian Leaders Mentor

  • Sep 2009 - May 2012

  • Tutored students from Richmond High School and Oakland High School in Chemistry, Physics, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus BC• Helped students draft and edit personal statements for University of California applications• Led workshops to educate students about Asian Pacific Islander issues and develop speech and interview skills

• Appeals Caseworker

  • Sep 2009 - May 2012

  • Assisted high school seniors and community college transfer students with appeal letters to UC Berkeley• Composed letters of support and provided mental and emotional support throughout appeal process

• Cal Vietnamese Student Association Marketing & Sound Chair

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2012

  • Created and posted promotional materials to advertise Cal Vietnamese Student Association's (VSA) Culture Show• Contacted 50+ local businesses for donations and helped sell 700+ tickets for the culture show• Coordinated with production crew members to organize music and sound track for 2.5 hour production• Organized the marketing schedule for allocation of flyers and making classroom announcements

• Housing & Transportation Co-Coordinator for Southeast Asian Student Coalition Summer Institute

  • Nov 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Booked dorms for 36 high school students and 20 volunteers to stay for weeklong summer conference at UC Berkeley• Coordinated transportation logistics for car and flight travel of all students and volunteers

• Outreach Coordinator for Asian Pacific Islander Recruitment and Retention Center (REACH!)

  • Jun 2010 - May 2011

  • Planned outreach trips throughout California to advocate higher education to 4,000+ high school students• Familiarized students with types of colleges, A-G requirements, SATs and ACTs, and financial aid• Developed program to advise 500+ community college students planning to transfer to four-year schools• Trained interns to plan outreaches, to recruit volunteers, and to communicate with school administrations• Collaborated with university staff to provide retention resources and services for under-resourced youth Show less