Experience

Unity Junior High School

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

• Language Arts Teacher

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  • Teach 8th grade language arts to 80 students; class size 25 - 30; 100% Hispanic population• Create and differentiate daily, weekly and monthly lesson plans for all learning levels• Work tirelessly to deepen learning and engage underperforming students to achieve academic success;60% of students improved scores on MAP reading assessment from fall 2017 to winter 2018• Plan and execute annual school Literacy Night for students and families promoting partnership betweenschool and home; approximately 100 attendees



Bridge View Day School

• Special Education Teacher

  • Sep 2005 - Aug 2016

  • Taught, motivated and inspired high school juniors and seniors with learning, behavior, and emotional challenges in self-contained classroom• Designed and implemented curriculum and lesson plans for all subject areas; assessed student development, adapted instruction style to meet all academic levels; participated in IEP review process• Led curriculum selection process for entire school; entrusted with $20K budget, gathered teacher input on curriculum needs, selected and ordered appropriate curriculum, and served as department point person for how to use new curriculum• Seamlessly orchestrated annual 8th grade graduation program which included up to 150 guests



Bravo Bria Restaurant Group

• Restaurant Manager

  • Jul 1991 - Aug 2003

  • Provided leadership and vision to 20 restaurant employees in all roles; established work schedules, gave employee feedback, directed orientation program, and handled discipline situations• Created a new takeout and delivery training program for employees, resulting in a more streamlined and efficient process for logging and preparing orders• Demonstrated experience managing employees in a high-volume work environment• Oversaw all daily operations including sales planning, purchasing, payroll and accounting• Delivered superior customer service and exceptional dining experience; personally sought customerfeedback and swiftly addressed concerns