Experience

Independent Learning Academy

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PSA Registrar

  • Sep 2021 - Present

• Academic Coordinator

  • Sep 2021 - Present



TRUACE Educational Services

• Education Administration Programs

• Tutor, Educational Consultant, Teacher, Online Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Sage Oak Charter Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Online Writing Teacher

  • Sep 2020 - Jun 2022

  ● Utilized Step Up to Writing and Thinking Map strategies in the development of four eight-week teacher-created writing units ● Delivered instruction and assistance to students in 6th and 7th grade through a virtual classroom environment ● Provided clear information to students, parents, and Sage Oak teachers regarding class objectives, weekly assignments, homework requirements, grading rubrics, and grading scale● Monitored progress and learning of students through online platforms and systems and assists students with working toward mastery of content● Enrolled and withdrew students as they signed up and dropped from class and placed transfer students in the appropriate course module● Accurately graded work and provided detailed quality feedback to students within 72 hours Show less

• Teacher

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2021

  ● Collaborated and developed a personalized learning plan for each of my students with their parents to meet grade level standards and learning goals● Evaluated, examined, and assessed students at learning period meetings and updated the educational plan accordingly● Completed all required paperwork and documentation for each student according to state compliance guidelines● Communicated all school information and advises and supports parents and students● Responded to all school related phone calls, emails, and voicemails within 24 hours● Utilized multiple technology tools such as Google Suite to enhance and support student learning● Analyzed different types of curriculum while writing objectives, assignments and standards to determine the quality of the curriculum and if appropriate for student goals● Completed and attended staff trainings and bimonthly meetings as determined necessary by the school● Served on the Guiding Team, collaborating with other team members providing insight, ideas, and feedback to the leadership team in efforts to make necessary changes in ensuring compliance with legislation Show less



Huntington Learning Center

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tutor

  • Aug 2021 - Sep 2021



Desert Sands Unified School District

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

• ELD Specialist

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

  ● Taught classes of 7-15 6th through 8th grade students by planning and presenting differentiated English Language Development lessons● Conducted lessons encompassing a range of skill building activities in the four areas of language learning: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening● Set reclassification target goals for and with students based on current GPA, and prior SBAC and ELPAC scores

• Substitute Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Feb 2019

  ● Teaches and manages an average of 25 students from 1st through the 5th grade in all elementary subject areas● Follows and teaches lesson plans assigned by permanent teacher● Comes up with and teaches standard based lessons appropriate per grade level when lesson plans are not presented● Guides students through planned activities and tends to their physical needs● Maintains effective classroom management strategies and applies advanced teaching capabilities in multiple subjects● Determines appropriate consequences and rewards for inappropriate and appropriate student behavior and writes a report for teacher about class behavior and activities Show less



Palm Springs Karate Academy

• Palm Springs, CA

• Sempai

  • 2005 - Aug 2019

  ● Assisted as an assistant instructor to Sensei by teaching basic karate technique, refereeing kumite karate sport fighting, and stressing power and discipline in children and adults. ● Assisted as an assistant instructor to Sensei by teaching basic karate technique, refereeing kumite karate sport fighting, and stressing power and discipline in children and adults.



Desert Sands Unified School District

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

• 4th Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2018

  ● Created, prepared, and utilized multiple subject lesson plans for an average of 30 at-risk, english language students using Kagan, Whole Brain teaching strategies, Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Bloom's Taxonomy, Thinking Maps, and Step Up to Writing strategies ● Actively participated in parent conferences, student evaluations, grade team meetings, and professional development days ● Managed classroom in a respectful, safe, and orderly fashion, creating routine and clear expectations that taught organizational skills, self inquiry, time management, and responsibility ● Explored use of technology in the classroom, allowing students to become self-sufficient learners ● Provided tutoring support and designed individual behavior and learning plans for English Language Learners, students with learning difficulties, and gifted learners ● Coordinated all science fair projects for one year Show less



Desert Sands Unified School District

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

• 2nd Grade Teacher

  • Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

  ● Prepared and utilized multiple subject lesson plans for 20 at risk english language learners using Whole Brain teaching, Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Blooms Taxonomy, Thinking Maps, and Step Up to Writing ● Actively participated in parent conferences, student evaluations, core, departmental, and grade team meetings ● Manage classroom in a respectful, safe, and orderly fashion, creating routine and clear expectations that teach organizational skills, self integrity, time management, and responsibility at a young age Show less



ACI Academy

• Irvine, California

• English Language Development Teacher, 7th – 8th Grade

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2014

  ● Planned and instructed English as a second language class for five non-native English speaking students through life applicable lessons in listening, speaking, pronunciation, phonics, vocabulary, and grammar. ● Planned and instructed English as a second language class for five non-native English speaking students through life applicable lessons in listening, speaking, pronunciation, phonics, vocabulary, and grammar.



Glenwood Elementary School

• Thousand Oaks, CA

• Full-Time K/1st Grade Student Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  ● Collaborated and planned with my master teacher daily lessons and activities for a combination class. ● Managed and organized a complex schedule of two grade levels. ● Assumed full teacher responsibilities for 3+ weeks for both grades. ● Assumed full teacher responsibilities for 10 weeks for first grade. ● Differentiated instruction for 19 English language learners and three IEP students in class. ● Collaborated and planned with my master teacher daily lessons and activities for a combination class. ● Managed and organized a complex schedule of two grade levels. ● Assumed full teacher responsibilities for 3+ weeks for both grades. ● Assumed full teacher responsibilities for 10 weeks for first grade. ● Differentiated instruction for 19 English language learners and three IEP students in class.



Italian Family

• Modena Area, Italy

• Aupair

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  ● Developed English instruction for two Italian children (ages six and ten) while assuming the responsibilities of living with and caring for them while their parents were working. ● Cooperated and communicated with parents in English and Italian to help aid them, and myself, in our conversational language development. ● Developed English instruction for two Italian children (ages six and ten) while assuming the responsibilities of living with and caring for them while their parents were working. ● Cooperated and communicated with parents in English and Italian to help aid them, and myself, in our conversational language development.



Glenwood Elementary School

• Thousand Oaks, CA

• Part-Time 5th Grade Student Teacher

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  ● Assisted the teacher for over 160 hours in daily teaching and planning of 36 fifth grade students. ● Created and instructed 8+ different lessons in math, social studies, science, and English for whole class. ● Developed differentiated instruction for 15 English language learners and one IEP student. ● Assisted the teacher for over 160 hours in daily teaching and planning of 36 fifth grade students. ● Created and instructed 8+ different lessons in math, social studies, science, and English for whole class. ● Developed differentiated instruction for 15 English language learners and one IEP student.



Housing and Resident's Life Pepperdine University

• Malibu, CA

• Spiritual Life Advisor

  • Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

  ● Befriended, mentored, encouraged, and ministered in a sophomore living area of 50 residents through weekly small groups/bible studies, encouragements notes, weekly walk throughs, and daily prayers. ● Planned, brainstormed, and programmed weekly events and gatherings for residents, emphasizing community building and global justice issues and themes while submitting monthly reports. ● Worked in a team in order to make the sophomore living area better and more comfortable for residents. ● Befriended, mentored, encouraged, and ministered in a sophomore living area of 50 residents through weekly small groups/bible studies, encouragements notes, weekly walk throughs, and daily prayers. ● Planned, brainstormed, and programmed weekly events and gatherings for residents, emphasizing community building and global justice issues and themes while submitting monthly reports. ● Worked in a team in order to make the sophomore living area better and more comfortable for residents.



Camp BlueSky

• Nairobi, Kenya

• Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  ● Served as a leader for three camp sessions between the ages of 7 and 12 years old with a mission to embrace the adventure of learning new skills and conquering new challenges while also sharing and spreading God's love. ● Served as a leader for three camp sessions between the ages of 7 and 12 years old with a mission to embrace the adventure of learning new skills and conquering new challenges while also sharing and spreading God's love.



Lets Start Talking

• Kampala, Uganda

• Tutor and Team Member

  • May 2012 - Jun 2012

  ● Tutored refugees and church members in the Kampala community with their conversational English using the Gospel of Luke as the textbook. ● Organized weekly parties and "get-togethers" for our team's readers to encourage community building and English language practice. ● Traveled to surrounding villages and slums, observing and speaking in different primary schools while emphasizing the importance of education and hard work. ● Tutored refugees and church members in the Kampala community with their conversational English using the Gospel of Luke as the textbook. ● Organized weekly parties and "get-togethers" for our team's readers to encourage community building and English language practice. ● Traveled to surrounding villages and slums, observing and speaking in different primary schools while emphasizing the importance of education and hard work.



America Reads

• Academic Tutor

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

  ● Assisted and aided the teacher in implementing phonics and literacy instruction for two different grade levels, kindergarten and fourth grade. ● Assessed the literacy development and performed an IRI on a fourth grade student. ● Created and taught four literacy and writing lessons in a fourth grade classroom. ● Helped and worked with students one-on-one with homework or assignments they struggled with in the classroom. ● Assisted and aided the teacher in implementing phonics and literacy instruction for two different grade levels, kindergarten and fourth grade. ● Assessed the literacy development and performed an IRI on a fourth grade student. ● Created and taught four literacy and writing lessons in a fourth grade classroom. ● Helped and worked with students one-on-one with homework or assignments they struggled with in the classroom.



Chipotle Mexican Grill

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Crew Member

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

  ● Provided professional, positive, and enthusiastic costumer service ● Communicated and cooperated effectively with other crew members ● Efficiently managed restaurant dining room, burrito making station, and dinning room ● Provided professional, positive, and enthusiastic costumer service ● Communicated and cooperated effectively with other crew members ● Efficiently managed restaurant dining room, burrito making station, and dinning room