Experience

Saint Helena Unified School District

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Saint Helena, California



Napa Valley College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• English Instructor

  • Aug 2019 - Present



Santa Rosa Junior College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Instructor

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2022

  Santa Rosa, California



Windsor High

• English Teacher

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2018

  Windsor, CA Currently teaching 9/10 Honors and Academic English, 11/12 Gender Studies, and Journalism -2015: Write a Gender Studies course, approved by the WUSD School Board, WHS Site Council, and UC A-G approved. Implemented with two sections 2015-16. -2015: Relaunch WHS Journalism -Previously taught 11/12 College Prep English • Methodically plan and implement creative curriculum implementing Common Core Standards • Engage students, parents, fellow teachers and the community in the… Show more Currently teaching 9/10 Honors and Academic English, 11/12 Gender Studies, and Journalism -2015: Write a Gender Studies course, approved by the WUSD School Board, WHS Site Council, and UC A-G approved. Implemented with two sections 2015-16. -2015: Relaunch WHS Journalism -Previously taught 11/12 College Prep English • Methodically plan and implement creative curriculum implementing Common Core Standards • Engage students, parents, fellow teachers and the community in the learning process • Integrate technology and 21st Century Learning methods • Differentiate lessons, assignments, goals, and assessment based on the wide range of ability among my students • Work closely with fellow Core teachers, Special Ed. teachers, counselors, and English Department colleagues in sharing best practices, enhancing rigor, overcoming challenges, cross-curricular planning, intervention, and authentic assessment • ERWC (Expository Reading and Writing Class) Certificate, March 2012 • Club Advisor: Friends of Feminism; WHS Journalism; Save A Life (Awareness for victims of genocide in Darfur) - Assistant Coach: Cross Country and Badminton Show less



Sonoma State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Composition Instructor

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  Rhonert Park, CA



Rio Linda High School

• English Teacher

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Summer School, 9th Grade English



Pacific Grove Middle School

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Teacher

  • Oct 2010 - Jun 2011

  I teach four periods of 7th Grade English- Language Arts and one period of 6th Grade Study Skills in collaboration with my master teacher. Plan and implement lessons following California Standards Adapt learning to needs of individual students Continuous assessment Holistic approach to education 25-30 contact hours per week Completely took over two classes shortly after placement began Responsible for all classes for the last three months of school



TEFL International

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Costa Rica TEFL International offers free English lessons to the locals in order to aid the community in the tourist industry. This is done in conjunction with TESOL training. Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification Planning and implementation and reflection lessons in TESOL format 6 hours of observed and evaluated teaching at different levels



Space Camp Turkey

• Teacher and Supervisor

  • Nov 2008 - Sep 2009

  Gave science lectures to large and small groups of ESL students. Quickly learned the unfamiliar science based space curriculum. Supervised 15-25 counselors and support staff each day to ensure activities and equipment ran smoothly. Organized and planned logistics such as: transportation for students, lecture schedules, meals, health services, and chaperone needs. Demonstrated flexibility to keep the camp running smoothly through continuous changes. Exercised the values of the… Show more Gave science lectures to large and small groups of ESL students. Quickly learned the unfamiliar science based space curriculum. Supervised 15-25 counselors and support staff each day to ensure activities and equipment ran smoothly. Organized and planned logistics such as: transportation for students, lecture schedules, meals, health services, and chaperone needs. Demonstrated flexibility to keep the camp running smoothly through continuous changes. Exercised the values of the Global Friendship Through Space Education Foundation, which promoted cultural understanding and diversity. This included bringing low-income children to Space Camp on scholarships and participating in community service with under funded schools. Performed various administrative tasks concerning preparation, execution and evaluation of programs. Edited marketing materials, curriculum and administrative documents that had been translated to English. Recruited English speaking staff from the United States and Europe. Researched, updated and modernized space and science curriculum and activities. Trained and evaluated interns, new employees and Turkish staff members to work in English programs. Show less



California Community College

• Assistant, Office of Student Life

  • Aug 2008 - Oct 2008

  Folsom, CA The Office of Student Life aims to encourage student participation in extra curricular activities and promote collaboration among students, faculty, and administration to create a community environment on campus. All logistics of clubs, events, fundraisers and Student Government are administered through this department. Assisted with club management, event planning, student government, and fund raising Collaborated with other departments on campus to utilize resources and optimize event… Show more The Office of Student Life aims to encourage student participation in extra curricular activities and promote collaboration among students, faculty, and administration to create a community environment on campus. All logistics of clubs, events, fundraisers and Student Government are administered through this department. Assisted with club management, event planning, student government, and fund raising Collaborated with other departments on campus to utilize resources and optimize event success Completed administrative tasks such as: club budgets, event evaluations, vendor organization, ordering food and supplies, monthly club collaboration meetings and all record keeping Created and implemented various workshops based on the needs of clubs and student leaders Attended the California Community College Student Affairs Association (CCCSAA), 2008 Student Leadership Conference for professional development Show less