Experience

Noble Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Spanish Teacher (Spanish I-III, Culture & Language)

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  • Designed rigorous and culturally-relevant curricula through academic research and student interest surveys for Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III and Spanish Culture & Language elective • Aligned learning objectives to the standards outlined by the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) to best prepare scholars to score well on college Spanish placement exams • Created a behavior system that was widely adopted throughout the school and encouraged by administration to be… Show more • Designed rigorous and culturally-relevant curricula through academic research and student interest surveys for Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III and Spanish Culture & Language elective • Aligned learning objectives to the standards outlined by the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) to best prepare scholars to score well on college Spanish placement exams • Created a behavior system that was widely adopted throughout the school and encouraged by administration to be used by staff to reduce the reliance on punitive measures (e.g., demerits) and create a classroom environment that encourages restorative justice and implements positive rewards • Led engaging lessons and activities to 5 sections of 30+ students and evaluated work of each scholar to ensure comprehension • Provided accommodations and modifications to daily lesson plans to ensure coursework was accessible to all scholars • Analyzed data from formative and summative assessments; presented insights and consulted with scholars and administration on a quarterly basis to determine what adjustments needed to be made to improve course • Adjusted course curricula to accommodate remote learning via the implementation of different educational technologies and becoming proficient in Google Suite

• English Language Learner Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Oversaw the alignment of course curricula, teaching instruction, and assessments for all teachers of English Language Learners (ELL) in accordance with WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) standards • Developed and led engaging and interactive bi-annual professional development sessions in person and virtually for 90+ staff members with measurable learning targets to enhance the experience of ELL scholars at our school • Managed case files for all scholars in the ELL… Show more • Oversaw the alignment of course curricula, teaching instruction, and assessments for all teachers of English Language Learners (ELL) in accordance with WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) standards • Developed and led engaging and interactive bi-annual professional development sessions in person and virtually for 90+ staff members with measurable learning targets to enhance the experience of ELL scholars at our school • Managed case files for all scholars in the ELL program by tracking grades, proctoring annual tests and meeting monthly to discuss specific learning targets • Allocated GCCP’s Title III budget to provide activities, equipment, and supplies that enhance the school’s ELL program

• Health Teacher

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Designed curriculum for classes of 15-20 students to engage them on topics surrounding mental and sexual health using the Socratic method of teaching, which facilitates discussions based on texts or videos • Leveraged feedback from my peers and students on what makes a healthy relationship to promote community and bring student voices to the forefront of conversations



Camelot Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• High School Spanish Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  • Created the school’s initial Spanish I and II curricula which was subsequently leveraged by incoming Spanish teachers as a template • Differentiated lesson plans to serve a broad array of student capabilities, ranging from first- to twelfth- grade reading levels, in an accelerated alternative high school for students aged 15-21 years old • Advised 15 Seniors per year on Chicago Public School ‘Senior Project’ in preparation for post-secondary employment • Founded after-school program… Show more • Created the school’s initial Spanish I and II curricula which was subsequently leveraged by incoming Spanish teachers as a template • Differentiated lesson plans to serve a broad array of student capabilities, ranging from first- to twelfth- grade reading levels, in an accelerated alternative high school for students aged 15-21 years old • Advised 15 Seniors per year on Chicago Public School ‘Senior Project’ in preparation for post-secondary employment • Founded after-school program devoted to academic assistance in all subjects and preparation for standardized testing • Nominated by the school’s administration to create and lead professional development seminars -- coached “checking for understanding” techniques to 50+ staff members to ensure scholar comprehension throughout lesson • Awarded Teacher of the Month in the first semester of Employment Show less • Created the school’s initial Spanish I and II curricula which was subsequently leveraged by incoming Spanish teachers as a template • Differentiated lesson plans to serve a broad array of student capabilities, ranging from first- to twelfth- grade reading levels, in an accelerated alternative high school for students aged 15-21 years old • Advised 15 Seniors per year on Chicago Public School ‘Senior Project’ in preparation for post-secondary employment • Founded after-school program… Show more • Created the school’s initial Spanish I and II curricula which was subsequently leveraged by incoming Spanish teachers as a template • Differentiated lesson plans to serve a broad array of student capabilities, ranging from first- to twelfth- grade reading levels, in an accelerated alternative high school for students aged 15-21 years old • Advised 15 Seniors per year on Chicago Public School ‘Senior Project’ in preparation for post-secondary employment • Founded after-school program devoted to academic assistance in all subjects and preparation for standardized testing • Nominated by the school’s administration to create and lead professional development seminars -- coached “checking for understanding” techniques to 50+ staff members to ensure scholar comprehension throughout lesson • Awarded Teacher of the Month in the first semester of Employment Show less



Teach For America

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

• 2014 Corps Member

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2016

  • Selected from over 50,000 applicants to join the 2014 TFA Corps team of about 4,500 members to commit to teaching in under-resourced schools across the U.S. • Participated in an intensive summer training program while teaching summer school at Perspectives Charter School under the supervision of licensed professionals • Attended weekly classes through Dominican University to obtain a Teaching Certificate while working full-time • Selected from over 50,000 applicants to join the 2014 TFA Corps team of about 4,500 members to commit to teaching in under-resourced schools across the U.S. • Participated in an intensive summer training program while teaching summer school at Perspectives Charter School under the supervision of licensed professionals • Attended weekly classes through Dominican University to obtain a Teaching Certificate while working full-time



League of Women Voters

• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Student Intern

  • May 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Promoted fifteen lectures and events sponsored by the LWVCC per semester for an audience of fifty people • Acted as student liaison between community organization and University, by forming the Registered Student Organization • Created three on-campus informational sessions per semester about immigration, healthcare and environmental reform • Promoted fifteen lectures and events sponsored by the LWVCC per semester for an audience of fifty people • Acted as student liaison between community organization and University, by forming the Registered Student Organization • Created three on-campus informational sessions per semester about immigration, healthcare and environmental reform



UIUC Global Studies Department

• Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Event Chair, Executive Board Member

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Collaborated with nine board members to advance Global Studies program by articulating renovations to program to the Global Studies Director, Co-Director, Advisors and Lecturers • Developed and managed six events per semester including: lectures, information panels, fundraisers and social gatherings • Mentored six Global Studies freshman and transfer students throughout academic year • Collaborated with nine board members to advance Global Studies program by articulating renovations to program to the Global Studies Director, Co-Director, Advisors and Lecturers • Developed and managed six events per semester including: lectures, information panels, fundraisers and social gatherings • Mentored six Global Studies freshman and transfer students throughout academic year



University of Illinois Foundation

• Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Student Development Representative

  • Oct 2012 - May 2013

  • Reached out to University of Illinois Alumni 12 hours per week to support campus renovations and scholarships • Successfully raised $2,040 towards scholarships for UIUC students • Reached out to University of Illinois Alumni 12 hours per week to support campus renovations and scholarships • Successfully raised $2,040 towards scholarships for UIUC students



Promise Healthcare

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non-Profit Management and Social Media Intern

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  • Wrote grants and received $10,000 to open mobile clinics to provide dental care to community without healthcare • Managed schedules and tasks of sixteen SmileHealthy volunteers to promote a well-organized environment • Translated for Spanish speaking patients via phone and during appointments to ensure a clear understanding of procedures • Wrote grants and received $10,000 to open mobile clinics to provide dental care to community without healthcare • Managed schedules and tasks of sixteen SmileHealthy volunteers to promote a well-organized environment • Translated for Spanish speaking patients via phone and during appointments to ensure a clear understanding of procedures