Experience

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  Santa Cruz City Schools

  • Santa Cruz, California, United States

  • Instructional Coach - Santa Cruz City Schools

    • Aug 2021 - Present
    • Santa Cruz, California, United States

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  Branciforte Middle School

  • Santa Cruz, California, United States

  • Teacher - Branciforte Middle School

    • Jun 2020 - Dec 2021
    • Santa Cruz, California, United States

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  International School of Beijing

  • Beijing, China

  • HS EAL teacher and support at International School of Beijing

    • Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
    • Beijing, China

    Supporting EAL students in grades 9-11 and teaching IB Language and Literature to grade 11 students at the International School of Beijing.

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  Branciforte Middle School

  • Santa Cruz, California

  • 6th grade Core Teacher, ELD Teacher & PBIS/MTSS Team Coordinator

    • Jul 2015 - Jun 2019
    • Santa Cruz, California

    - Established and integrated Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports/Multi-Tiered System of Supports program in classrooms across campus, including leading professional learning experiences for all staff.- Helped create and establish the English Language Development program, including protocols for monitoring progress of ELD students as well as leading professional development experiences for all staff.- Participated in and developed Equity in the Classroom program with a focus on English Language Learners.- Served as a member of the Library Committee along with our school librarian to create reading incentive challenges for all students and reading intervention programs for struggling readers.

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  Pajaro Valley Unified School District

  • Rolling Hills Middle School, Watsonville, California

  • 8th grade Core Teacher

    • Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
    • Rolling Hills Middle School, Watsonville, California

    - Served as a member of the Leadership Committee to identify, discuss and implement ways to increase school’s effectiveness, including establishing student-led conferences. - Mentored at-risk students in resiliency and self-advocacy strategies in the afterschool program.- Conducted trainings for all teachers in the use of Google Classroom as well as other educational apps.

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  NIST International School

  • Bangkok, Thailand

  • 6th-12th grade English & Humanities Teacher

    • Aug 2010 - Jun 2013
    • Bangkok, Thailand

    - Served as a homeroom/advisory teacher and assisted in the development of study skills and social-emotional well-being curriculum for lower MYP students. - Generated inquiry-based units as well as differentiated summative assessments in cooperation with grade level and department teams.- Collaborated with the school’s Technology Integration specialist to establish and implement digital portfolio requirements for grades 6-12, and led student technology training sessions in 2011 when the school rolled out its 1-to-1 laptop program.Additional Roles and Responsibilities:- Co-yearbook production coordinator (2010-2012): developed deadlines, coordinated master layout, and managed student yearbook staff.- New Staff Orientation Coordinator (2011-2013): created New Staff Welcome website, and assisted and supported individuals and families with physical, cultural and psychological issues related to relocation.- Coordinator of PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society) student service group: coordinated Shelter-Neuter-Return projects and advised students in creating and managing fund-raising activities.

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  International School of Düsseldorf

  • Düsseldorf, Germany

  • 6th-12th grade English Teacher & MYP Personal Project Coordinator

    • Aug 2008 - Jun 2010
    • Düsseldorf, Germany

    - Coordinated and counseled teaching staff and grade 10 students as students completed their pre-IB diploma culminating projects.- Created and maintained Moodle instructional sites for students and staff.Additional Roles and Responsibilities:- Coordinator for middle school student activities and events.- Yearbook production coordinator.

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  Jacoby Creek Charter School

  • Arcata, California

  • 3rd Grade Teacher

    • Aug 2007 - Jun 2008
    • Arcata, California

    - Created, implemented, and assessed appropriate coursework and projects based upon state guidelines and district scope and sequence.- Collaborated with primary staff in order to generate appropriate thematic units as well as unit assessments based upon state and district guidelines.